http://timstubbingsphotography.com/blog Professional Photographer Kent UK Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:21:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en . Ok, so it's almost that time of year again - Saint (St.) Valentine's Day. Yes, you can go and get the card from Clintons or Hallmark. You could order the Thornton's chocolates. Others will be slightly more nervous as they plan how to get their girlfriend, boyfriend or significant other ... http://timstubbingsphotography.com/blog/2012/02/say-it-with-flowers-say-it-with-chocolates-valentines-and-the-art-of-seduction/ . It's been a busy year (in fact there's still a few shoots to do before Christmas Day!). Thank you to all of you that continue to want to learn and know more and I hope that you enjoy your Christmas and New Year. [gallery link="file" order="DESC"] http://timstubbingsphotography.com/blog/2011/12/thank-you/ . One light - from the front it's flat, but from the side and back it creates shadow which means you can alter how something looks. You can create form and shape by adding shadow or adding highlights. I like to backlight where I can (on location, the sun does this) ... http://timstubbingsphotography.com/blog/2011/12/one-light-or-two-kent-studio-photography-training/ . Winter weddings can be great to shoot because of the quality of light. It's soft and flattering but it can also be a bit weak. It can be lacking on contrast. So here's a few quick things that were covered in part of the course that relates to he 12 ... http://timstubbingsphotography.com/blog/2011/12/working-in-low-light-winter-wedding-photography-training-course/ After a cold start, rain and some strong winds, I spent some time on Sunday morning on the beach at Whitstable for 1-2-1 training on shooting in variable light. My client had brought some of her family as willing subjects and one of things that came up from a different ... http://timstubbingsphotography.com/blog/2011/11/is-manual-mode-dead-1-2-1-training-shooting-winter-portraits-on-whitstable-beach/ . I was in London today running a 1-2-1 camera skills training session and decided out of the blue to stick to one camera with a 50mm lens working at f1.8 to 3.5, but mostly at 1.8. Do you remember when film SLRs used to come supplied with a 50mm lens? ... http://timstubbingsphotography.com/blog/2011/11/one-camera-one-lens-photography-camera-skills-training-in-london/ Winter Training Dates November-December dates including The Complete Wedding Course. For 1-2-1 sessions, Camera Cafes or a full day Camera Skills Course there are the following possible dates: Saturday 5th November 9.30am-12.30pm FULLY BOOKED Sunday 27th November 9.30am-4pm FULLY BOOKED Saturday 10th December - 12.30-2pm PLACES AVAILABLE STUDIO LIGHTING & OFF-CAMERA FLASH Monday 14th November, ... http://timstubbingsphotography.com/blog/2011/11/winter-photography-training-course-dates/ . Editorial photography usually involves little or no time to photograph your subject. Typically you arrive not knowing where you can photograph, whether the person is running late / has time / is in the mood to be photographed so your decisions have to be quick and flexible. This week I ... http://timstubbingsphotography.com/blog/2011/10/location-lighting-with-bill-turnball-contact-sheet-critique/ . There's a real mixture of pictures in this section because I wanted to talk about the importance of shadows (not ignoring the role of highlights too). The key image above was taken in a lounge full of furniture and soft light from some large windows. Directional light produces shadows and ... http://timstubbingsphotography.com/blog/2011/09/working-in-the-shadows-when-the-light-isnt-there-for-photographers/ . I've always been keen to recce a portrait location or wedding venue prior to a shoot for practical reasons and to get some ideas on where to shoot certain sequences. More and more I find that having a plan "B" is not enough, and the changeable weather of this summer ... http://timstubbingsphotography.com/blog/2011/09/nice-day-for-a-wet-wedding-part-1-lighting-for-photographers-during-a-kent-summer/