Winter is often seen as a tricky time for photography, but I think it’s full of creative opportunities. With its...
Photography Tips & Tricks
How to Prepare for Your Photoshoot
The key to capturing truly great photos is your comfort. My job as your photographer is to ensure that you are as relaxed as possible and you feel confident and comfortable. Being prepared will help you feel confident, and this will come across in your finished images.
5 reasons to employ a professional event photographer (and why you can’t trust Darren)
It’s a question that’s probably crossed the mind of any event professional with a tight budget – why should I invest in a professional photographer when Darren has an iPhone that takes great photos?
Don’t use your phone to take colour samples!
When professionally editing photos, often the first change to make is to adjust the white balance. This is a scale from blue to yellow – or cold to warm. Every camera brand defaults to a slightly different position on this scale. If there is incandescent or fluorescent lighting in your scene, your camera will often try to compensate by adjusting the colour accordingly, and it doesn’t always get it right!