Why You're NOT Improving as a Photographer (9 Reasons)
Are you taking lots of photographs but feel like your photography isn't actually getting any better? Maybe you've bought new lenses, watched countless photography videos and learned all about aperture, shutter speed and ISO… but somehow your photographs still look much the same. In this episode of Coffee Break Photography, Rich Dyson looks at 9 reasons why photographers stop improving — and, more importantly, what you can do about it.
ISO Doesn't Work How You Think It Does! And This Changes Everything
ISO is one of the most misunderstood settings on a camera. You've probably been told that increasing ISO makes your camera's sensor more sensitive to light. But technically… that's not what is happening. And while the highly technical explanation of ISO is absolutely correct, it isn't always particularly helpful when you're actually standing there trying to take a photograph. In this episode of Coffee Break Photography, Rich Dyson explains ISO in practical, everyday photography terms.
Stop blaming your camera: Get better photos with any gear
You don’t need an expensive camera to take great photos. In this weeks Coffee Break Photography, Rich Dyson shows you how to get professional‑looking results with the gear you already own — whether that’s a phone, a compact camera, or an older DSLR
Five Camera Settings Every Beginner Gets Wrong
Have you ever taken a photograph that looked great on the back of your camera, only to open it on your computer and feel disappointed? Before you blame your camera or lens, check your settings.
Why Your Photos Still Look Like Phone Pictures (And How to Fix It!)
Is your expensive camera producing photos that don't look much better than your phone?
Organise Your Photos Faster with Lightroom Collections
Learn how Lightroom Collections work, how to create Collections, how Collection Sets keep things organised, and how Smart Collections can automatically group your photos using rules like ratings, flags, keywords, dates, camera metadata, and more.
Lightroom Mobile for Classic Users - Start Here
Learn how to use Lightroom Mobile with Lightroom Classic in a simple beginner-friendly workflow. In this Coffee Break Photography tutorial, we look at syncing collections, opening them as albums on mobile, rating and editing photos on a phone or tablet, and bringing those changes back into Lightroom Classic.
Stop Blaming Your Lens: 5 Reasons Your Photos Look Soft
Are your photos looking soft, even when they seemed sharp on the back of the camera?
Do Photographers Still Need Photoshop?
Do photographers still need Photoshop, or has Lightroom become powerful enough for most photo editing? If you use Lightroom, Photoshop, or both, this video will help you decide which tool makes sense for your photography workflow.
RAW vs JPEG: Why RAW Gives You Better Photos
Should you shoot RAW or JPEG? In this Coffee Break Photography episode, the difference in plain English and why RAW gives you more control, more editing flexibility, and a better starting point for high-quality images.
Canon AF Methods Explained: The Only Two I Really Use
Confused by Canon autofocus area methods? You’ll learn what each AF method does, when it helps, and why Rich recommends using just two of the modes for most real-world photography
How to Read a Photograph: What Makes an Image Work?
Whether you’re a beginner photographer or someone looking to develop a more thoughtful eye, this video will help you move beyond “nice shot” and start understanding why certain photographs stay with us.
When group shots go wrong
What happens when group shots go wrong? How to tidy up a team photo by adding and removing players in Adobe Photoshop
The Perfect Camera Doesn’t Exist… But It Should Look Like This
Camera companies keep adding more features, more buttons and more complexity, but is that really what photographers need?
7 Good Habits for Photographers
There are a few things that all good photographers seem to do which helps them become experts at their craft
First Look at the NEW Photographers Ephemeris for Web
There’s a new preview version of the photography planning tool, the Photographer’s Ephemeris
What’s new in Nik Collection 9?
The latest iteration of the Nik Collection has just been launched. Find out what’s new in Nik Collection 9.
Five Composition Techniques Every Photographer Needs to Know
Ever wondered how to transform your photos from ordinary to extraordinary? Today, we’ll discover five simple composition techniques every photographer should know.
The battle of the 85mm’s. Is a Canon L lens really worth the cost?
Is it really worth spending thousands of pounds to get a lens with a red ring around it? Is the budget version the same lens with a plastic casing? Today, I’m going to put two prime lenses to the test in the battle of the 85’s!
Five mistakes you will make (and how to avoid them)
There are five mistakes that photographers will make at some stage. Watch to find out what they are and how to avoid them.