Links to Resources
Below are links to resources that offer advice for some of those popular photography genres and locations we enjoy when we meet-up. Further down the page are links to the various photographic societies.
Architectural/Urban Photography - useful for Appledore, Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe, W-Ho!
Advice in this article includes focusing on patterns, details, colour, graffiti, looking up, shooting fisheye, looking for reflections and shadows, working with angles, etc: https://expertphotography.com/15-tips-for-breathtaking-urban-photography
See also the zoom recording by Richard O'Brien on Architectural Photography and Editing (members only).
See the section on Street Photography below for more tips for these locations.
Astrophotography:
Bluebells and woodlands
This article has some great tips for capturing beautiful bluebell shots, including recommended equipment, settings, and composition. It also includes some stunning inspirational images: https://www.alanranger.com/blogs/top-tips-for-photographing-bluebells
Boxing:
You can find some tips for boxing actions shots here: https://expertphotography.com/boxing-pictures/
Food Styling:
Club members can access the recorded zoom talk by Donna Crous.
Intentional Camera Movement (ICM):
An article by club member Amanda Smith: https://www.brauntoncameraclub.co.uk/post/icm-intentional-camera-movement-photography-tips
Club members can also access her recorded zoom talk.
Landscapes:
16 essential tips for great outdoor photography
Article by Digital Camera World
7 Simple Tips for Landscape Photography I Wish I Knew Earlier
Video by Nigel Danson
5 Editing Hacks That Will Transform Any Landscape Photo
Video by Mark Denney
Motivation and Creativity in Landscape Photography
Article by Adam Burton
Mono:
Seascapes:
Slow Water article by Sue Shreeves: https://www.brauntoncameraclub.co.uk/post/have-fun-with-slow-water-photography
Skateboarding:
Top tips for capturing skater images:
https://expertphotography.com/skateboard-photography/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1jxZE9Zu-Q
Street Photography:
If you're shy when it comes to street photography and taking pictures of strangers, try these 3 tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vuaz1FLdGrc
This video from Brian Lloyd-Duckett has some top tips on street photography in small towns, including examples from a small seaside town in North Wales.
Alf Myers recorded zoom talk on street photography is also available for access by club members.
An article by club member Vicky Dyson https://www.brauntoncameraclub.co.uk/post/the-role-of-the-mind-s-eye-in-street-photography
Sunsets:
For some top tips for capturing great sunsets, including experimenting with bracketing, check this out: https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-sunrises-and-sunsets/
Surfing:
Click on the link for 8 top tips for taking surf photographs from the beach: https://www.pixinfocus.com/surf-photography-tips/
Waterside (harbours, bridges, rivers, etc)
Taking Better Photographs on the River: This includes example images and pointers for photographing boats, bridges, reflections, close up details of boats; colours, textures, etc. https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/tips-and-techniques/taking-better-photographs-on-the-water.html
This article offers some tips for what to look out for at a harbour and how to capture great shots: https://www.adorama.com/alc/on-the-waterfront-7-tips-for-successful-harbor-and-marina-photos/
Wildflowers:
For info on how to capture beautiful wildflower images check out this handy guide:
https://photonaturalist.com/downloads/photonaturalist-13tips-wildflowers.pdf
Photographic Societies:
Western Counties Photographic Federation: http://www.wcpf.org.uk
The Photographic Alliance of Great Britain: http://www.thepagb.org.uk
International Federation of Photographic Art: https://www.fiap.net/en
This site provides links to many useful photography websites, with a wide variety of topics: www.photostartsheet.com