Secret Diary of a Seasoned Snapper
Know Your Camera: ©Al Macphee/MiraclePR Apart from a few of the most advanced models (Nikon F4, F5, etc.), the old cameras didn’t have the ability to set shutter speed, etc. Most of them were very basic, and delivered similar results. Today, with so many settings to adjust, there is more variety between cameras. There is … Read more
I’ve explained in a previous article on how to photograph sports, that it’s a good idea to choose your spot and wait for the players to come to you. But how do you make sure that your background is suitable? What makes a good background? What do you have to think about when it comes … Read more
Documentary photography: All photographs © Al Macphee/MiraclePR Documentary photography is capturing the atmosphere using fly-on-the-wall photography. It covers anything that moves naturally and is related to the subject you want to record. Documentary photography at weddings and sports events I work with the documentary photography style at weddings. I sit down in a corner where I … Read more
All photographs, including bride and groom photography © Al Macphee/MiraclePR Thursday 15th July 2021 – Torquay United WFC Portrait Shots (Green Screen) The first thing you do is make a kit list for the job that’s ahead and pack the car. So we’ve got green screen, background supports and floodlights or flash lights. This one … Read more