BIKES, CAMERA, ACTION – 5 TIPS FOR BETTER CYCLING PHOTOS

We’ve all been there; you’re out on an amazing cycling trip, the weather’s behaved itself, you’ve taken in some fantastic views, and you’ve enjoyed the ups as much as the downs. But then you get home, settle down to look at your photos and everything feels a bit…. flat? The photos on your screen just […]
HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT – 10 OF THE MOST COMMON CAMERA ANGLES AND WHEN TO USE THEM

People have been using photography to express themselves for nearly two hundred years, ever since Joseph Nicéphore Niépce took the first blurry photograph in the late 1820s. The old cliché that a camera doesn’t lie, comes from the fact that a photograph captures an image as it is, with no input from the photographer – […]
FOCUS ON PEACE OF MIND – NEW FOR OLD CAMERA INSURANCE EXPLAINED

Whether you’re an amateur snapper who likes to dabble at weekends, someone who’s wanting to grow a photography business, or you’re an established photographer by trade, you’ve probably accumulated a fair bit of kit; not just cameras, but lenses, memory cards, chargers etc. and as we head into the time of year when we’re bombarded […]
THE MONEY SHOT – 7 ICONIC NATURE PHOTOGRAPHS

Nature photography is one of the most accessible kinds, and chances are you’ve already tried it; it includes landscapes, wildlife, nature and the environment and inspiration is all around us. But it’s not just a case of pointing and shooting; you have to consider things like the constantly changing light, unexpected weather, and uncooperative wildlife! […]
Your Story – Jay & Camera Insurance

Photography can open a world of opportunities for those who pursue it as more than a hobby; whether that’s a career in photojournalism, scientific photography, portrait photography, commercial photography, and many more. Being a wedding photographer is another fantastic career for a professional photographer – which is exactly what our customer Jay has been doing […]
SAVING FACE – OUR TOP TIPS FOR GREAT PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Portraits have been around for thousands of years; some of the earliest examples include reconstructed skulls that were found in the Middle East dating back to between 9000 and 6000BC, and long before we became obsessed with selfies, royalty and members of the aristocracy would sit for hours having their portrait painted. Fortunately, portraits are […]
Here’s Looking at You Kid – Baby Photoshoot Ideas To Try At Home

Those first few weeks with a baby are precious, and the only thing that gets us through the sleepless nights and endless nappy changes is the fact that they’re so cute. It’s no surprise then that lots of new parents want to capture those first few months – after all, they don’t stay cute and […]
Thanks For The Memories – A Guide To SD Cards For Beginners

If you’re new to photography you’re probably feeling a little bit bombarded with all the different technical terms; it’s like they’re trying to confuse us on purpose! Take memory cards, for example, all the different speed ratings and labels, how do we even begin to know what we need? We thought we’d focus on (get […]
Snappy Days – Your Guide To Finding The Best Camera For A Beginner

In a world of social media and smartphones, it’s easy to feel inspired by all the amazing photos we see every day on Instagram, and you might be considering taking up photography yourself. But when you make the leap from taking photos on a smartphone to using a purpose-built camera, it can be really daunting; […]
Lights, Camera, Action – The Best Action Cameras For Every Budget

Whatever kind of action you want to capture, whether it’s underwater or on top of a mountain, you need to know your equipment is tough enough to deal with whatever you throw at it, while also being light enough to carry around. The action camera has replaced the traditional camcorder for both amateur and professional […]