Take Better Photos Archives | https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/category/take-better-photos/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:44:26 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.13 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-jane-logo-love-your-lens-32x32.png Take Better Photos Archives | https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/category/take-better-photos/ 32 32 The Real Reason Your Photography Isn’t Improving https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/why-your-photography-isnt-improving/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/why-your-photography-isnt-improving/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:09:16 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=8392 If you've been wondering why your photography isn't improving, you're not alone. Since the beginning of September, I've been setting a group of just over sixty people a photo prompt every day. Complete beginners, people who have enjoyed photography for years, phone shooters, DSLR owners, all mixed in together. We're now a couple of weeks […]

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]]> https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/how-to-take-better-holiday-photos/feed/ 0 Holiday Photography Tips: 8 questions you should ask before you go https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/holiday-photography-tips-8-questions/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/holiday-photography-tips-8-questions/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:38:08 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=8278 Holiday Photography Tips: 8 Questions to Ask Before You Go At the start of the summer I start hearing the same questions: "Should I upgrade my phone?" "Is it worth taking my camera?" "Which lens should I pack?" "How many memory cards will I need?" And perhaps the biggest question of all... "Why don't my […]

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]]> https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/holiday-photography-tips-8-questions/feed/ 0 How to Improve Your Photography Composition and Develop Your Creative Eye https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/how-to-improve-your-photography-composition-and-develop-your-creative-eye/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/how-to-improve-your-photography-composition-and-develop-your-creative-eye/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:16:35 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=8240 Many people come to my photography workshops wanting to improve their photography composition but are convinced that they don't have a creative eye. They'll say things like, "I don't know how photographers spot a good picture," or "I'm just not very creative."The truth is, I don't think that's the problem at all. I believe most […]

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]]> https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/how-to-improve-your-photography-composition-and-develop-your-creative-eye/feed/ 0 What Judges Look for in a Photography Competition (and How to Improve Your Entry) https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/photography-competition-tips/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/photography-competition-tips/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:51:46 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=8190 What Judges Look for in a Photography Competition (and How to Improve Your Entry) Entering a photography competition can feel a bit daunting. You might be wondering what the judges are actually looking for and why do some images stand out instantly Having run photography competitions and looked through lots of entries, I often see […]

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]]> https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/photography-competition-tips/feed/ 0 How to take better photos of children https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/how-to-take-better-photos-of-children/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/how-to-take-better-photos-of-children/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:41:30 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=8167 How to take better photos of children – 8 simple tips (phone or camera) Easter, weekends, holidays… these are the times we naturally reach for our phones or cameras. Families spending time together, children playing. Days out, walks, and lots of little moments that you want to remember. And yet, when you look back at […]

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]]> https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/how-to-take-better-photos-of-children/feed/ 0 How to Check Image Size and Resolution (Pixel Dimensions Explained) https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/how-to-check-pixel-size-and-resolution-before-you-print-images-or-submit-to-competitions/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/how-to-check-pixel-size-and-resolution-before-you-print-images-or-submit-to-competitions/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:49:12 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=7355 Pixel Perfect: A Simple Guide to Image Size and QualityHave you ever submitted a photo to a competition or tried to print it large, only to be told the resolution is too low? You’re not alone! In my Facebook photography group Love Your Lens, I often see gorgeous images that sadly don’t meet the technical […]

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]]> https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/how-to-check-pixel-size-and-resolution-before-you-print-images-or-submit-to-competitions/feed/ 0 Photography Competition Results https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/photography-competition-results/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/photography-competition-results/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:04:24 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=7279 Photography Competition ResultsWe are delighted to announce the results of the photography competition that took place in Spring 2025. Participants had the opportunity to showcase their talent across multiple categories. Each category winner will receive a £25 gift voucher to redeem in store at Share Your Story, an exciting new retail store and training hub opening soon in […]

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]]> https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/photography-competition-results/feed/ 0 A New Creative Hub is Coming to Altrincham – And It’s All About Sharing Your Story https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/share-your-story/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/share-your-story/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:06:25 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=7222 Share Your StoryGot a story to tell? Whether it’s through photos, videos, writing, or even the spoken word, a brand-new creative hub is opening in Altrincham that’s designed to help you bring your ideas to life. Share Your Story is more than just a shop — it’s a place where creativity meets community, where memories […]

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]]> https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/share-your-story/feed/ 0 Four must-read photography books https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/must-read-photography-books/ https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/must-read-photography-books/#respond Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:59:20 +0000 https://www.loveyourlens.co.uk/?p=7161 If you're looking for books on camera settings and equipment, don't buy these. I've had stacks of books over the years that explained exposure, metering, focusing, editing and, to be honest, they weren't very helpful. Not because they weren't good books but because I learn technical stuff by doing it rather than reading about it. And […]

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