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Critique for Dennis

Not sure why, but I can only open a few of the images Dennis has sent for review. Very soft and over exposed in the highlights.

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Detailed Backgrounds

THINKING: While working in some woods Freya and I discovered this amazing root system for a fallen tree.

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Model of the Day: 11/04/2025 - Niki Marie

Our daily model photograph with Niki Marie

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Too Many Pictures... (video)

A short YouTube photography tip

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Boudoir High Key Part 3

I'm now using that window light as a rim light, letting it fall sideways across the body. By letting the sitter use the wall they can give themselves some comfort, I will have them lean on the wall several ways, with their back to the wall, wit...

How NOT to select photographs for competitions

We've just finished judging over 3,000 images for the VECC National. This exhibition covers entries from UK photographers in four categories: Colour, Monochrome, Creative and Natural History.

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Creating an artificial "natural light"

These images and diagram show you how you can re-create the sense of natural light even when you are locked in your studio.

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Raphaella - Using Flowing Lines (video)

"Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image.

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Model of the Day: 08/04/2025 - FiresSecret

Our daily model photograph with FiresSecret

SWPP Convention and Trade Show Review

Just got back from the first day, I've only been down to the trade show, would like to do the convention as well, but couldn't make the time this year.