“No photographer is as good as the simplest camera.”  ~Edward Steichen

We are contacted on a regular basis for tips and advice so we decided to put together a quick guide which we hope will help you learn the basic of Digital Photography.

This guide is based on our own views and opinions and based upon our own experience of photography; we too are learning all the time and see ourselves at the beginner of our journey into photography.

Since the start of the digital age, photography has advanced very quickly. Gone are the days of ‘winding’ your camera on, being restricted to 24 or 36 shots per film and then sending your films off to be developed – only to find you’re not happy with the results – bring back memories?

Enter the Digital Camera, first of all the biggest difference – no film! You can now snap away until you get a shot you’re happy with and discard what you don’t want to keep. The second biggest difference is perhaps that your photo isn’t necessarily ‘finished’ just because you’ve clicked the shutter button, in many cases this is just where the fun begins. There are some very powerful tools available to enhance and develop your photo’s, helping you achieve some stunning results.

So this brings you to your first choice....

Which type of camera?

There are two main choices, a digital compact camera or Digital SLR (single-lens reflex). Each have their own pro’s and con’s but if you really want to make the most of your photography there is only one winner – the Digital SLR (click HERE to read why)

Which Digital SLR?

Well there is no answer to this question; it all comes down to choice, what you want out of your camera and how far you want to take it. DSLR’s start at just a few hundred pounds but can cost thousands. Clearly, the more expensive have more features, are perhaps faster and can produce instantly better quality shots but you can achieve fantastic results from even the most basic of models. It is equally just as important to choose the right lens as it is to buy the right camera.

When choosing a new camera, do your homework. There is a wealth of information on the web and lots of websites offering reviews of DSLR’s but there is nothing better than using the camera first to ensure you’re happy with it, what it does, the shape, size, weight etc....You may be lucky to have a friend that can give a recommendation but even if that is not possible you can always play with the cameras in your local camera store or even look at the option of hiring a camera for the weekend for example.

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