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Photography Posts
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Jan
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Oct
8 Youtube Channels All Hobbyist Photographers Should Check Out
If you consider yourself a photographer, or simply admire film and photography, Youtube can be a fantastic resource. Not only does Youtube have a weal…
30
Sep
Our Top 5 Picks For Budget Film Cameras
It seems now, more than ever, film cameras are being used to capture sentimental moments. Here at Picture Frames Express, we are all for it. There is …
11
Aug
Night Photography Tips for Beginners
Taking pictures at night can be quite tricky for beginners to really get the hang of. It requires a lot of manipulation of the camera settings to …
09
Aug
IPhone Camera Tips and Tricks That Will Improve Your Photographs
Our phones are constantly evolving and their features vastly improving. DSLR and Film cameras have, historically, been the go to if you wish to captur…
02
Jun
Underwater Photography Tips for Beginners
Underwater photography might be one of the trickiest photography skills to master and we understand that it can be overwhelming learning the basics, b…
23
Sep
Why Photography is Important
“A picture is worth a thousand words” really springs to mind when we think about how important photography is. It’s no secret that photography p…
12
Jun
Ideas and Tips for Garden Photography
The warm weather is finally upon us, the sun is shining and our gardens are looking more inviting than ever. Sometimes, the best photography subjects …
21
Apr
Home Photography Ideas
For those of you that love to explore and capture new places, this time at home may feel like a wasted photographic opportunity. However, that isn’t…
26
Feb
Black and White Photography
Known for its timeless beauty and art-like form, black and white photography can transform a regular colour image into something magically engaging, s…
12
Nov
7 Food Photography Tips For Beginners
There are few things that can turn an average food photo into a great one. Have you ever had a beautiful piece of food in front of you but just couldn…
03
Sep
Creative Tips For Street Photography
Why is street photography so unique?
With the ease of going on cheaper City Breaks abroad, or by using the individually unique cities on our doors…
15
Jul
Seascape and Beach Photography
Summer officially started last month, and we have seen some wonderful weather ever since. This has offered the chance to photograph some fantastic sea…
14
May
10 Quick & Easy Steps to Summer Photography
The weather is beginning to turn to longer, sunnier days, making picturesque scenes for the budding photographer. With all this extra light, though, c…
14
May
Taking and framing baby and family photographs
May has been a special month so far, especially where newborns are concerned, we’ve seen the birth of the newest addition to the Royal Family, Harry…
15
Mar
How to photograph your doggo
March 2019’s photo competition theme is a popular one, we thought we’d show you the best ways to capture your dog with the best results. It’s ha…
14
Nov
5 tips on taking the perfect winter photo
Winter provides some of the best conditions for photography! With snowfall covering everything white, Christmas lights filling up our cities high stre…
17
Sep
Our steps to taking the perfect Candid Photo
Candid photos are the best way to take perfectly natural shots. In our eyes, the key to a good photo is context and candid photos are the best way to …
30
Jul
5 perfect ways to capture the best summer photograph
Wherever you find yourself this summer, in the Caribbean or the coves of Cornwall, there will be so many opportunities to get creative with your camer…
24
May
Urban Photography Ideas & Inspiration
Urban photography is a genre of photography concerned with capturing scenes from urban spaces, such as towns and other ecological spaces. It has becom…
20
Mar
Top 10 Astrophotography Books
In this Top 10* we’ll look at some of the best books on astrophotography which give great practical advice and inspiration for capturing constellation…
20
Feb
Guide to Personal Photography Projects
Personal photography projects are a great way to rekindle a love of photography and get your creative style flowing. Whether you’re experiencing a m…
25
Jan
Photography Competitions - The Ones To Watch
Looking to take your photography to a new level in 2018? Have a browse through our list of the biggest and perhaps most prestigious photography compet…
24
Oct
Halloween Photography Tips
The Halloween period is fast approaching and with it, the gorgeous glow of Autumn colours and the most spooktastic time of the year. So grab your cost…
22
Sep
Telling a Story with Your Photography
Looking to develop your photography more? A great way to do this is to set yourself a photography project based around a story/theme you’re interested…
08
Aug
5 Things You Should Know Before Photographing Your Pet
With it being international cat day we thought we’d provide you with the 5 essential tips to capturing the best of your pets.
I…
10
Jul
Looking Through the Lens For Inspiration
It can be hard to be creative 24/7; writers get writer’s block, photographers we get photographer’s block. Everyone gets stumped with their work at ti…
11
May
Wedding Photography 12 Top Tips
Whether you’re a budding wedding photographer, a seasoned pro looking to brush up their tips or a friend of the bride who’s been roped into DIYing…
18
Jan
Futuregraph - The Future of Photography
With the rapid growth of the visual world, we thought it was time to take a look at what the industry thinks is to come in the future of photography. …
31
Oct
Photo Blogging and Photography for Blogs
Photos are everywhere nowadays, they don’t only feature as part of adverts on the web, pictures for news articles or photos for family and friends t…
20
Sep
Capture the 7 Wonders of the World
Life is all about living in the moment and capturing the best experiences. Heading down to a local landmark and taking a photo is great, however, it d…
14
Jun
Capturing Flowers - Blooming Great Photography
Summer is nearly here! And that means the arrival of some beautiful buds blooming in our gardens and surroundings. With the lighter days and fresh flo…
18
May
Mega Pixels - Mega Pickle
Often we look at megapixels as the thing to judge a camera by when we go out to make a purchase, however this isn’t the thing to be judging high qua…
16
May
Capturing Coast Land- The Best of UK Beaches
As summer approaches, we will all be beginning to approach the coastland. Whether you’re heading to the shores for some summer beach relaxation or jus…
26
Feb
Learning Through Photography Styles- Basics of Photography Series Part 15
Often when we pursue a new hobby we eventually develop our own sort of style or a preference for doing things. Especially with artistic forms which ar…
18
Nov
Capturing Christmas
How can we capture Christmas?
We all want the picture perfect family Christmas. The wonderfully cooked turkey, a beautiful tree adorned with deco…
19
Oct
The Vision of a View- 12 Places to Photograph in the UK
One of the most ideal types of shoots to undertake throughout your photography journey is capturing landscapes. Whilst the UK may not immediat…
25
Sep
Moving onto Macro -Basics of Photography Series Part 14
We’ve all seen those beautiful photos which capture every minute detail of a single flower, a pausing bumblebee, beads of dew hanging from the leave…
03
Sep
Musings from the Masters- Wise Photography Quotes
Even the very best photographers don’t always get it right, and they embrace and grow from it. We’ve scoured the web for some of the wisest words from…
22
Jul
Guide to Phonetography- Basics of Photography Series Part 13
Looking to capture photos at a moments notice? Looking for flexibility and portability in your photography equipment whilst retaining photo quality? T…
16
Jul
It's Child's Play: Photography for Children
“Can I try?” – three words that have been known to strike fear into the hearts of parents with expensive cameras. However, giving the ki…
24
Jun
Guide to Using Light- Basics of Photography Series Part 12
Light is at the core of photography, it’s the most important thing. Without that opening of the shutter to allow in the light the photo woul…
26
May
Film in Photography
We rarely see film based cameras these days unless in the hands of a photographer intrigued with the old ways, hipsters or those who simply ha…
20
Apr
11 Tips to Street Photography Success- Basics of Photography Series Part 11
Here at Frames Express one of our favourite forms of photography is street photography. Street photography tends to yield the realest and ench…
19
Mar
Focus on Photography- The Photography Show 2015
Following on from the success of last March’s show, The Photography Show’ is back again this year from the 21st to the 24th March at the N…
18
Mar
Panoramic Photography- Basics of Photography Series Part 10
The new age of smartphones now make panoramas but how do you achieve this same effect but with your trusty DSLR. In this month’s Basics of Photograp…
26
Feb
Wildlife Photography- Basics of Photography Series Part 9
It can be an amazing experience even getting a glimpse of some of the world’s best wildlife, and capturing that moment and telling a story years on ca…
10
Feb
Landscape Photography -Basics of Photography Series Part 8
We’ve all had those breathtaking landscapes we’ve come across, whether it’s from the top of a mountain, looking over the urban world or at the foo…
12
Jan
Cool Things You Can Do With Your Camera- Basics of Photography Series Part 7
With the Instagram and editing fashion well underway it can be hard to make your photography look just as interesting as the captures …
26
Nov
The Art of Capturing Light - Basics of Photography Series Part 6
So the time of year has come when Christmas lights line the streets, days get darker and the world takes on a new glow. With this time of year offerin…
14
Oct
Seven Steps to a DIY Family Portrait
Whether playing out in the summer sunshine or taking advantage of Autumns colours, the outdoors is the perfect place to get capturing your f…
06
Oct
5 Amazing Things You Can Do With a GoPro
GoPros are the must-have cameras for the adventurer in us all. Claiming to be the most versatile cameras out there they offer professional quality…
28
Aug
Taking Great Close-Ups: Basic of Photography Series Part 5
Photography is all about bringing to life and permanently capturing the world around us whether that be people, nature or random objects. Many photogr…
05
Aug
A Basic Guide To Photo Editing
Back in the dark ages, when photos were shot on film, editing was pretty much left to the professionals and extreme enthusiasts; who had a lot…
16
Jul
5 Tips For Taking Photos in The Sun- Basics Of Photography Series Part 4
Last month we gave you a basic guide DSLR camera lenses. In this month’s Basics of Photography Series we are going to give you a basic guide to taki…
27
Jun
The Basics of DSLR Camera Lenses- Basics of Photography Series Part 3
Last month we gave you a guide to the basic settings you should know for operating your cameras. In this month’s Basics of Photography Series we are…
20
May
Guide to DSLR Camera Settings- Basics of Photography Series Part 2
Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras.
With DSLRs featuring the most amount of settings out of all the camera types, it is important to understa…
22
Apr
How to Choose a Digital Camera- Basics of Photography Part 1
The first ever paper film based camera was invented by George Eastman in 1889, called ‘Kodak’; a simple box camera with the accompanying…
10
Mar
The Photography Show 2014- A New Revolution?
Focus on Imaging the photography trade show made it’s last appearance at the NEC last March after running for 24 years. In a statement release…
24
Feb
14 Composition Tips Every Photographer Should Know
Composing a photo from the outsiders point of view can seem extremely simple; see a great view, raise your camera and take the shot. However p…
10
Dec
How to take pictures in the dark
Taking pictures in the dark
It’s December, the evenings are dark, so it’s the perfect time to take night-time pictures! This blog is aimed at t…
25
Nov
Join the Debate about Photography Post-Production
World Press Photo runs an annual competition for photo journalists and documentary photographers. If you haven’t heard of the competition, you m…
09
Oct
Frame It Like a Polaroid Picture
This blog is going to be all about one of the most famous and iconic film (analogue) cameras ever made – the Polaroid!
If, li…
12
Sep
Liberate Your Facebook Photos
Estimates on the Internet say there are over 1 billion people around the planet on Facebook.
According to gizmodo.com, 300 million photos are u…