Challenge – Shallow Depth of Field

Challenge – Shallow Depth of Field

by | 28 Jul, 2021 | Activity Night

A shallow depth of field (DoF) is the small or narrow area in an image that is in focus. Often, the background is blurred while only the subject stays in focus. This allows you to draw the viewer’s attention to one particular subject or part of your scene. Tips for...
Challenge – Smoke

Challenge – Smoke

by | 21 Jul, 2021 | Activity Night

Chimneys, cigarettes, fires, smoke machines, steam … Here are some tips and inspiration: a tutorial on photographing smoke similar to the activity at our previous activity night How to Light and Photograph Smoke and Steam in a Home Studio Setting Some inspiring...
Challenge – Circles

Challenge – Circles

by | 14 Jul, 2021 | Activity Night

This is a very open challenge. Take some photos where the circles are the dominant element in the image. Here are some tips and inspiration: Weekly Photography Challenge – Circles 27 Images Around the World of Circles (Heads up – next week’s challenge will...
Challenge – Low Light

Challenge – Low Light

by | 7 Jul, 2021 | Activity Night

Whilst the days are short and the sun is weaker let’s take low light photos. These might be long exposures taken at night or subjects taken indoors with subtle lighting, known as “low key lighting”. Perhaps you’ve been to Awaken and have some...
Challenge – Bridges

Challenge – Bridges

by | 30 Jun, 2021 | Activity Night

Bridges are such photogenic subjects! Thanks to Alan B for this suggestion. Here are some tips and inspiration: Weekly Photography Challenge – Bridges https://photographersresourcecenter.com/2020/03/06/weekly-photography-challenge-bridges/ Picsart Bridges...