Christopher Bryan-Smith

Photography is great fun, and there are many ways to make a career in it. But when you are getting started, there are many new photography slang terms and phrases to learn. It’s all apertures and focal lengths, ISO and chromatic aberration. But don’t worry. We have compiled a dictionary…

Street photography often involves taking photos of people. But is it illegal to take pictures of people? This is definitely something you’ll want to know. Street photography is exciting and popular. But taking photographs on the street isn’t always as simple as picking up your cameras and taking photos. When…

People new to the genre might think street photography is easy to define. You could say that street photography is when the street is the location and subject. But that’s far too simplistic. There are, in fact, many types of street photography. And there are many street photographers with unique…

Photography has had a long and eventful history. From wet plates to smartphones. Camera technology has changed dramatically over the years. And trends have come and gone. But what about the future of photography? What changes and developments can we expect in the coming years? And how will photography change…

Unless you’re over the age of 150, you’re unlikely to be familiar with wet plate photography! It’s one of the oldest types of photography. But it’s making a bit of a comeback. A lot of photographers think they’re pretty retro shooting film with their vintage SLRs. Well, wet plate photography…

Cinemagraphs are mysterious and enticing. They make you double-take when you’re scrolling down a web page. They look surreal and as if they’re made by magic. But you don’t need to be a magician to make cinemagraphs. In this article, we’ll draw back the wizard’s curtain to reveal the mysteries…

Knowing the best way to store photos is important. Photos are more than just a bit of color on paper or information on a computer. They’re works of art and captured moments from our lives. So we want to ensure they’re safe and secure. There’s nothing worse than losing your…

You’ve probably heard about NFT images if you’re part of the online creative community. Social media is abuzz with the acronym NFT. NFTs have been called a digital revolution for selling and buying art. But what is an NFT? And how do they work? Are they of interest to photographers?…

If you’re a sports fan, check out our list of the 25 most influential sports photographers. And if you’re looking for a career in sports photography, then there’s plenty here to inspire you. Sports photography keeps us connected to the sports we love. If we miss the live-action, we can…

Clearly, bird photography is the art of photographing birds. But it’s not that simple. Anyone that’s tried to capture a bird with their camera knows it! Bird photography can offer some of the most stunning photographs of nature, and it’s a delight that so many photographers have mastered this art…

When someone mentions 3D, many of us will think of going to the movies and putting on those weird 3D glasses. The film jumps out at us rather than being a flat image on the screen. 3D photography follows the same logic. It creates images with more depth. They’re more real-to-life,…

For many, photography is a hobby. But some want to take their hobby to a whole new level. They want to earn money and become a photographer. They want to be their own boss as a professional. Starting a photography business isn’t easy. And it won’t happen overnight. You have…