Author: JT Photography

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Swirling Memory

The image in this blog was created by using my Nikon DSLR camera. I had a slow shutter on, I had the camera on my stand, I used a torch and some brightly coloured cellophane and went to work!

You room has to be as dark as possible, then you can touch up and enhance the black shades in the editing process later.

Its such great fun and so easy to do and the designs are endless!

All you need is:

Nikon VBA420K002 D750 Digital SLR Camera with AF-S 24-120 mm f/4 VR Lens Kit (24.3 MP) 3.2 inch Tilt-Screen LCD with Wi-Fi UK Plug black

Camera Tripod, EVERESTA 55″ Extendable Phone Tripod with Bluetooth Remote Shutter and Cell Phone Mount Tripod Stand Compatible for iPhone/Samsung/Gopros/DSLR Cameras

CI Clear Wrap/Cellophane Sheets for Art, Craft and Wrapping, Assorted Colours, A4, Pack of 48 Sheets

Torch LED Torch Tactical Military Torches Super Bright Powerful Lumens Adjustable Focus Flashlight

SanDisk Ultra 32GB SDHC Memory Card, Up to 120 MB/s, Class 10, UHS-I, V10

Enjoy!

JT

Christmas in April

I know it isn’t quite Christmas just yet, but I HAVE to show you these pictures!

A fibre optic Christmas tree

A Nikon DSLR on a 10 second shutter speed

As the shot is taking place, twist the lens to zoom in and out

And Voila!

Such a simple idea, but it leaves such a fantastic effect and pattern! The opportunities are endless!

I took these a couple of years ago in my living room. It was an idea that came to mind whilst I was playing around with my camera trying to achieve the bokeh effect, which I failed in. But I gained these.

Why not try this effect yourself?

Here’s what you will need:

Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens Kit (16.2MP) 3 inch LCD (Renewed)

Globe String Lights Mains Powered 13M/43ft 100 LED Outdoor Fairy Lights Multi-Color 8 Modes Waterproof with Remote Control for Party Living Room Bedroom Patio Garden (13m 100led Multi-colored Plug in)

Other things you may need:

Camera Tripod, EVERESTA 55″ Extendable Phone Tripod with Bluetooth Remote Shutter and Cell Phone Mount Tripod Stand Compatible for iPhone/Samsung/Gopros/DSLR Cameras

JT

Tulips

I love tulips! They are so pretty, bright and colourful!

It was very simple to create this image.

I got plain pieces of paper and lay on the floor in the kitchen next to the open patio doors.

Placed the tulips on top in an orderly fashion then I snapped away!

Simple, yet super effective!

For more advice on photography and composition, check out my £1 guide below!

https://gumroad.com/l/hfWbW

Or you could buy this image as a notebook!

Notebook: Tulips Journal Ruled Lined Notebook

JT

Horses

I find horses so great to photograph. Their sleek hair, facial features and majestic and elegant moves and poise make pictures so great.

Beauty

I don’t really take a lot of pictures of animals if I’m honest. Not really out of choice, just lack of opportunity. I am very lucky to live on the doorstep to a very vast and peaceful country park that homes deer, rabbits, horses and a falconry!

Visiting the country park is like reading the same book again, each time you revisit it, there is something different to discover and notice.

Wonder what I will notice the next time!

JT

Natures Wonder

Being out in nature adds so many wonderful positives to our lives – fresh air, exercise, clearing of the mind and seeing the beauty of our world.

When I’m out in nature, I love to take snail eye view pictures. This is where I have the lens of my camera or my phone as close to the ground as possible (and as safely). It is a technique I often use to add dimension and height to my images, plus it gives a different and exciting viewpoint.

Another way to play around with this technique is to use it for reflections.

Have a go yourself!

I have so many more hints and photography techniques in my eBook “An Intro to Photography”!

Best bit? It’s for £3!

Grab your copy now!

https://gumroad.com/jtwrites

Or check out my link in my bio!

JT