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There’s nothing more frustrating than spotting a tiny speck or blurry dot on your photos or footage, only to realise it’s not on your lens, but inside your camera. If you’ve ever noticed strange shadows or marks appearing in the same place on every shot, there’s a good chance your camera sensor needs a clean.

Have you ever seen photos with glowing light trails, glowing orbs, or mesmerising shapes drawn in mid-air? That magical effect is called light painting. In this beginner’s guide to light painting, we’ll explain how it works, what you need to get started, and how you can use Kenro’s compact lights and lightweight accessories to bring your ideas to life.

When you’re just getting started with photography, your camera might seem like it has too many buttons, options and settings. But once you understand the basic camera modes, and when to use each one, you’ll have way more creative control over your shots. This guide will walk you through the main digital camera modes found on most DSLR and mirrorless cameras, explain what each one does, and offer some simple ideas for when to use them. 

Whether you’re photographing portraits or products, understanding how to control and shape light is the key to getting the perfect shot. Read on as we break down the essentials of studio lighting, from getting to know the different types of lights and modifiers to understanding how positioning, intensity, and direction affect your final image.

Photography is a competitive business and when you find yourself bidding for wedding and portrait work against a wide selection of other professionals it’s tempting sometimes to look at cutting corners to be able to offer a more competitive quote. In this digital age one of the simplest things to do is to offer to simply shoot a wedding and then hand over the files on a memory stick, but if you choose to walk away from the finishing stage you not only turn your back on some good profit margin but you also run the risk that your client will present your work in a way that undersells your skills, potentially undermining your reputation.

Thinking about starting vlogging, but don't know where to start in terms of equipment? We've outlined 5 essentials that you won't want to start without.

Photographing your pets is all about capturing their unique personality. Below are some handy hints to create the best pet photography.

Starting your photography journey can sometimes feel a little bit daunting; which camera to get? Which lens will suit you? Do you need a tripod? What about lighting? In this blog post we’ll be breakdown the top 5 essentials that will make your photography journey begin smoothly.