When you are out and about taking photographs, it may not occur to you just how important it is to be safe in extreme weather conditions. Some places in the world are far more extreme than others but even when it’s a bit wet, or a bit hot, it pays to be cautious with your equipment and with yourself. Here are some tips on how to keep safe.
1. In Rain
Rain is common in most parts of the world. Even when there is just a little bit of rain you need to keep your equipment covered and protected as water inside your camera can be disastrous. Read the rest of this entry »



As a photographer, you get so used to being behind the camera that you may forget what its like to be in front of it. Nevertheless, many photographers want to know how to take a picture of themselves and to get a stunning self portrait. Keep reading to learn more about the best way to do this.
Baby showers are special parties held for expectant mothers as a way to celebrate the impending arrival. Although very popular in America, baby showers are now becoming increasingly popular around the world. If you are asked to photograph a baby shower, you can treat it like a lot of parties, but there are certain things to focus on – read on to find out what.
Babies can be easy or difficult to photograph – it depends entirely on the personality of the one you are photographing (not to mention the parents involved!). Babies are susceptible to their environment and change; whilst some are curious other dislike strangers and change.
Teenagers are making the difficult transition from child to adult and they definitely come with their own difficulties. Teenagers can be full of angst and drama, and they don’t necessarily want to cooperate for photo shoots.
