
Chris Bryan-Smith is a travel and documentary photographer based in Europe. Originally from the beautiful green hills of North Wales, he is currently located in Barcelona, Spain. He studied photography in college and has been documenting his explorations ever since. You can see a selection of his work on Instagram; @kbs.photographs.

Today we show you how to take photos in manual mode with Android camera settings… Switching to your Android’s manual camera is the best way to get the image you want. There’s not much to it. So we take you through the basics in this post. Smartphone cameras have come…
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

The only thing worse than losing your camera is losing your photos. Stellar Photo Recovery is a piece of software designed to help you out of that crisis. In the same way that insurance can help replace your kit, the software can help to remove that feeling of having a…
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

Urbex, or Urban Exploration, is a type of photography that involves exploring abandoned buildings and other man-made structures. It can be a dangerous hobby, as these places are often in disrepair and may be unsafe to explore. But for those who love the thrill of the unknown, Urbex offers an…
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

The fantasy genre has the power to transport us to another world. Whether that’s books, films, or art, they ignite our imagination. Great works of fantasy allow us to suspend disbelief. They encourage us to believe what we want to believe, not just what’s real. Our dreams become a reality.…
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

Light painting photography can bring a sense of wonder and magic to your images. Light is an integral part of photography. And usually, we struggle to fully harness its power. But with light painting photography, light becomes the paint you daub on a canvas of darkness. You create shapes, pictures,…
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

We’re all familiar with creative storytelling in literature and on the small and big screen. But photography is a great medium for storytelling, too. Remember, a picture paints a thousand words! A powerful photograph can take us on a journey. It can transport us to another world. And it can…
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

The rolling shutter effect is likely something you’ve experienced before. Even if you don’t think you know what it is. If you shoot a lot of video with a digital camera, you will have come across it at some point. Let’s take a deep dive into the rolling shutter effect…
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

A well-designed photography logo can make all the difference for a business. It’s the first thing people see, and it’s what will stick in their minds long after they’ve seen your work. So it’s important to think about it and create something that perfectly represents your brand. 10 Fantastic Photography…
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

Miniature photography is a lot of fun. You can play god and create your own little world. It’s also a great way to practice your close-up camera skills. And it will help you with storytelling and cinematography techniques. If you have never tried miniature photography, you should. And we are here…
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

Self portrait photography is all about capturing the essence of the photographer in a photograph. It can be a way to explore your own identity, or to tell a story that is personal to you. The best self portrait photographers are able to create images that are both introspective and…
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

There’s nothing quite like a sunset. The sun slowly disappearing below the horizon is one of the most awe-inspiring sights in the natural world. But despite their beauty, sunset photography is not as easy as you might think. Their glory doesn’t always translate into stunning sunset photos. In this article,…
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

Knowing how to digitize photos is a great skill to have. The advancement of digital technology has made moving and storing photos painless and easy. You can take a picture on your camera and have it stored on your computer in just a few minutes. But if you’re using a…
By Christopher Bryan-Smith