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.
10 reasons why your shot is not in focus
This is a photo I took of a friend’s lovely white Alsatian (Luna?). You might not...
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How to photograph waterfalls with slow shutter speeds
Tips for photographing moving water, such as fast moving rivers and waterfalls As you will...
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How to photograph strangers – the 3 C’s
C for CONFIDENCE – it’s hard to photograph people you don’t know. I’m not comfortable with...
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From snapshots to great shots: why slow down for landscapes
I’m taking a slightly different approach with this post and not taking you through all...
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Using Triangles to improve composition
Triangles can be used in different ways to create a striking composition. In the image...
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5 tips for a successful and fun family photo shoot
5 family photo shoot tips We all want lovely photographs of our family don’t we?...
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First Love Your Lens Guided Photography Walk
Well the inaugural Love Your Lens guided photography walk took place on Saturday and I...
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Great street photography tips for newbies.
Practical street photography tips for “newbies” I was in London last week, having won a...
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Fine art photography masterclass at the Botanist
What a fabulous day this turned out to be! The idea to hold a Fine Art...
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