Blog Archive
Welcome to the archive of blog posts at Ian’s Studio. You will find lots of different things here. For many years “blog” was very much a catch-all term for any posts that weren’t “Photos of the Day” or “Sales” posts. Now blog posts tend to either be something topical, hints and tips or my general thoughts on photography and photographs. Some of the older blog posts have missing links and image but anything in the last 3 or 4 years should be fine. Enjoy.
[Video 018] Photo Critique – Gormley Sunset by Andi C
I was starting to think this video was cursed. I recorded it. Wasn't happy with the recording. Re-recorded it. Lost the [...]
[Video] Happy Christmas
In case you haven't seen it yet - I have a little Christmas thank you video up on YouTube... And as [...]
[Video 017] Battery Storage
I've had a trying week when it comes to video. Due to a corrupt/dead SD card I lost 6 videos that [...]
[Video Promo] Introduction to DSLR Photography Course
I've put together a promo for my Introduction to DSLR Photography Course. For the best way to view the video - [...]
[Blog] Check your licences on Flickr
If you use flickr to host your photographs you need to check what licences are set on your images, and you need [...]
[Video 016] Using Graduated Filters in Lightroom
I recently received an email from one of the subscribers to my Photography Newsletter asking for help with using Graduated Filters [...]
[Video 015] Understanding Sync Speed
What is camera sync speed? And why is it important to studio photographers and photographers who use strobist techniques? In this [...]
[Video 014] Photo Critiques: Philip, Julie and Tristan
I few days ago, I posted on Facebook asking if anyone would like to have their photos critiqued, I had several [...]
[Video] Show Case: Bonfire Blast 2014
I have posted several times over the last few weeks about how to photograph fireworks. Last night I got to put [...]
[Video] Substitute Exposure – Dark Helicopter, Bright Sky
I've said it many times on this blog - cameras are stupid, really stupid. And here's a case in point - [...]
VIDEO EXTRA: News – October 2014 – Stockport Bonfire Blast
Hopefully, you will have seen my video on how to photography fireworks by now. If not you can watch it here: [...]
BLOG: 10 Steps for Stunning Fireworks Photographs
Fireworks displays are popular the world over. Bonfire Night in the United Kingdom, 4th of July in the USA and Chinese [...]
[Video] Creating the Ice Bucket Challenge Photo
About a month ago I was challenged to do the Ice Bucket Challenge. Which I did, and I posted my video [...]
VIDEO 009: Time-lapse Tutorial
In this videocast I show the whole time-lapse process including what equipment you need, how to calculate your shot interval time, [...]
VIDEO EXTRA: Ice Bucket Challenge
Ice Bucket Challenge Video. Please give to any of these: http://www.mndassociation.org/ (UK version of ALS) http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Home.aspx http://www.wateraid.org/uk/ If you like this [...]
VIDEO 010: Time-lapse Showcase
Welcome to Ian's Studio. In this videocast I showcase a set of different time-lapse videos Music is Matiere Noire Vibrante by [...]
BLOG 6 Nov 2012: Jake – or How to Light a Puppy
We had a rather excitable subject visiting the studio today: Jake, a black Labrador puppy belonging to local photographer Diane Seddon (http://www.oaktreephotography.co.uk/). Diane [...]
VIDEO 008: Rick Bradbury – Talking Pictures
Welcome to Ian's Studio In this video, I talk with Rick Bradbury about some of his favourite images Since recording this [...]
VIDEO 007: Photographing a bottle with and without a light tent
This week's training and tutorial video is now up on YouTube. The theme of the video this time is shooting a [...]
VIDEO 006: Microphone tests….Feedback Required (!)
This week's #IanStudio videocast is now on-line: http://youtu.be/hB_9vbgN9uo?hd=1 - I really need some feedback on this one, folks. This is a series [...]
VIDEO 005 Photo Critique – Yuri Vashchenko
My first #IansStudio photo critique video has just gone live on YouTube: http://youtu.be/lVnexqMpwIA?hd=1 - In this video I critique 10 images [...]
VIDEO 004: Multiplicity DIY
New #IansStudio video now on-line: http://youtu.be/-t26pXyvHso?hd=1 it shows how to create a multiplicity image. Please subscribe, comment and share. Google+: Reshared [...]
VIDEO 003 – Interview with Richard Bradbury
Ian's Studio #IansStudio video 003 - Interview with +Richard Bradbury from +New To Photo is now on-line: http://youtu.be/o5CwqjNq6a4?hd=1 - Please comment [...]
VIDEO 002 – RF vs RM for Stock Photography
Ian's Studio (#IansStudio) Video 002 - RF vs RM for Stock Photography is now on-line: http://youtu.be/Rw8KChgv2bE?hd=1 Please share, comment and subscribe!
How to create a caricature self-portrait in the studio and in photoshop [VideoCast 001]
This is the first ever video tutorial I recorded. It shows how to shoot a caricature self-portrait. It includes [...]