by Katie | May 24, 2017 | Behind The Magic, Latest Updates
When starting out with photography you will often hear that you should never face into the sun when taking photos on a sunny day. This isn’t though a ‘rule’ but until you learn all the settings on your camera and understand how light works it will...
by Katie | May 16, 2017 | Behind The Magic, Equestrian
Rules are there to be broken on occasion and that is certainly the case with the rules of composition! The ‘rules’ are great and lead to some fantastic photos but it is ok to bend or even break them on occasion to create something even more special! It is...
by Katie | May 9, 2017 | Behind The Magic, Equestrian, Latest Updates
In my last blog regarding working as a press photographer I mentioned about my love of taking photos behind the scenes. After a week at Badminton I thought I would go in to more detail and show you exactly what I love photographing. A lot of photographers will spend...
by Katie | May 2, 2017 | Behind The Magic, Equestrian, Latest Updates
As you read this I will be on route to Badminton, arguably the most famous event in the world, for an ultra busy week of media coverage for e-Venting.co.uk. Starting this afternoon with the Mitsubishi Motors Cup continuing throughout the week until the final 4* press...
by Katie | Apr 25, 2017 | Behind The Magic
This year for the second time I have undertaken a Photo Per Day project whereby I make sure to take a photo everyday. Most days that is on my DSLR but on some my mobile phone. My challenge though is that the photo should be interesting (even if just to me!) and where...
by Katie | Apr 11, 2017 | Behind The Magic, Equestrian, Latest Updates
Copyright is always a contentious issue especially amongst event photographers as it so directly affects their livelihood. Personally I understand that a lot of people simply do not understand how copyright works and how if they do infringe it, it affects a...
by Katie | Apr 4, 2017 | Behind The Magic, Latest Updates
Have you ever looked at the night sky and just boggled at how many stars there are above? So have I, and I love to photograph them when I have the chance. With the help of a wide angled lens and a tripod you can capture the stars, and even the Milky Way with most DSLR...
by Katie | Mar 28, 2017 | Behind The Magic, Equestrian
I remember when I first started taking photos with a DSLR, I really didn’t understand what RAW was and kept to my safety blanket of shooting in jpeg. Eventually as I read and learnt more, I realised just how beneficial and indeed essential shooting in raw can...
by Katie | Mar 21, 2017 | Behind The Magic, Latest Updates, Weddings
From the start I won’t deny that there will be a degree of bias in this article as I am obviously myself a wedding photographer but I want to ensure if you do choose me to photograph your big day that you are doing so for the right reasons hence my reason for...