BEST INSURANCE PROVIDER TWO YEARS IN A ROW!

Posted on February 28, 2022 at 5:13 pm by The Insurance Emporium

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The Insurance Emporium work hard to make sure they’re providing the very best service to policyholders. They are proud to announce they are the 2021 winners of ‘Best Insurance Provider’ at the Photography News Awards – again! You may have seen that The Insurance Emporium also won this award in 2020! What makes this accolade […]

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[CLOSED] Win a £200 Amazon Gift Card! Join our FREE Winter Solstice Photography Competition 2022!

Posted on December 21, 2021 at 2:44 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Join us in celebrating the start of Winter with our photography competition and win a £200 Amazon Voucher!

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6 TIPS TO GET STUNNING PHOTOS IN LOW LIGHT

Posted on May 18, 2021 at 1:00 am by The Insurance Emporium

Taking photographs in low light is one of those things that is tricky to do but can look amazing. That’s why, at The Insurance Emporium, we put this guide together to help you get some beautiful pictures even when the lighting isn’t at its best. It’s time to get to know your camera’s manual settings […]

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5 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR FANTASTIC FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY!

Posted on May 11, 2021 at 10:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

With the dominance of Instagram and the popularity of food and lifestyle bloggers, it’s fair to say there’s a huge appetite out there for food photos! There’s more, however, to taking a successful pic of your plate than first meets the eye. That’s why, here at The Insurance Emporium, we’ve worked to create these five […]

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FILM PHOTOGRAPHY – 7 REASONS TO GO ANALOGUE!

Posted on May 1, 2021 at 10:30 am by The Insurance Emporium

Photography has come a long way since the invention of the pinhole camera! With advances in technology, digital cameras today allow even the most amateur of photographers to take great shots time and time again. There might be something to be said, however, for taking a step back into the world of photographic film. Find […]

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Mirrorless vs DSLR: Which Camera is Right for You?

Posted on January 22, 2021 at 10:00 am by The Insurance Emporium

Mirrorless vs DSLR is one of the first questions you should ask yourself when picking up a new camera. Just a few years ago, if you were serious about photography, the answer would be obvious; you’d probably go for the DSLR. Now though, mirrorless cameras have come on in leaps and bounds, and both types […]

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We’ve Been Shortlisted as Best Insurance Provider at the Photography News Awards 2020!

Posted on December 18, 2020 at 5:32 pm by The Insurance Emporium

At The Insurance Emporium, we work hard to ensure we’re providing the very best service to our policyholders. That’s why we’re proud to announce that we’ve been shortlisted as Best Insurance Provider at the Photography News Awards 2020!  You can vote for us until 25 January 2021 by clicking on the link below! The Photography […]

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How to Get the Most from Your On-Camera Flash

Posted on September 19, 2020 at 10:00 am by The Insurance Emporium

The camera flash is a much maligned piece of technology! With some of the awful pictures you see people take it’s easy to see why. When used properly, however, an on-camera flash can be a fantastic weapon in your photographic arsenal, although getting it right can take some practise. If you’re wondering how to get […]

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Photo Tips: How to Take Better Selfies

Posted on April 29, 2020 at 5:09 pm by The Insurance Emporium

In recent years, the selfie has become a social media staple! Sometimes we can hardly refresh our Instagram feeds without someone having taken a fresh snap of themselves. Whether you’re trying to become an Instagram influencer, tailoring your Tinder profile or simply living your best life, taking a picture of yourself isn’t always easy. That’s […]

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The Evolution of Cameras

Posted on February 5, 2020 at 1:44 pm by The Insurance Emporium

Today, photography is very much a part of everyday life. Modern smartphones have at least two cameras, allowing you to snap great pictures and videos wherever you are. But you don’t have to go back too far to find photography in its infancy. Although its concept and history dates back thousands of years, photography as […]

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