Welcome to the Love Your Lens Blog
If you want to take better photos — whether with your camera, your phone or in Lightroom — you’re in the right place. This blog is packed with simple, practical tips for beginners and improvers, plus plenty of food photography advice and creative ideas to try at home.
I’ve taught photography for over 17 years, and my aim is always the same: to help you feel more confident, less overwhelmed and excited to pick up your camera. Have a browse, learn something new, and start taking photos you love.
How to Check Pixel Size and Resolution Before You Print Images or Submit to Competitions
Pixel Perfect: A Simple Guide to Image Size and QualityHave you ever submitted a photo...
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Photography Competition Results
Photography Competition ResultsWe are delighted to announce the results of the photography competition that took...
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A New Creative Hub is Coming to Altrincham – And It’s All About Sharing Your Story
Share Your StoryGot a story to tell? Whether it’s through photos, videos, writing, or even...
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Why Your Food Photos Fall Flat
Food created by @Kitchen_MaverickWhy Your Food Photos Fall Flat (Food Photography Tips That Work)You’ve styled...
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Four must-read photography books
If you're looking for books on camera settings and equipment, don't buy these. I've had stacks...
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Festive food photography
This article first appeared in Cheshire Life magazine December 2023.Festive Food Photography with a PhoneWaiter:...
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Freeze the moment: how to take stunning winter photographs
This article first appeared in Cheshire Life magazine November 2023.How to take beautiful winter photographs“Wow!...
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Long exposure photography – iPhone or camera?
Boco do Inferno, Cascais, PortugalLong exposure photographyI love long exposure images of moving water, especially...
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A great tripod for beginners
Joby asked me to select a tripod from their range and to give it a...
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