Award winning professional photographer based in Maldon Essex, specialising In boudoir, fashion and portraits
So a month or so ago I created a small competition where I bought a joby gorillapod mobile rig to do a raffle..
We are coming into the last three days of the competition if this is something that you would like to be in with a chance of winning click the link below to purchase a ticket..
Been working on a few projects over the holiday season! And also been given a little time to think about is there something that I can give my followers as a thank you for all their kind support.
So I come up with a few ideas one of which has gone live on my ko-fi page..
I have created a kind of cinematic landscape photography cheat sheet. It’s free or if you like to it give the option of leaving a donation of you choosing. But it is free if you want it for free. You just have to leave a few details and click download. Details are just so that I know people are downloading. You won’t be pestered by 101 emails from me.
The sheet is printable please don’t print to give away just send anyone you think would be interested this page link and tell them to download it.
It helps me know I’m helping others and also lets me know if I doing something right 😉
So without further ado! Here is the link!
So yet again this year we have all been looking sky wards as the aurora borealis make its way over the horizon.
I for one was out there with the camera as soon as I got the notification of activity… (thanks to Aurora Watch UK app)
We are very lucky to be seeing something that originally wasn’t viewable in the United Kingdom. And was something we would have to travel miles to catch a glimpse of. And even then it wasn’t a predictable experience..
Yet sightings of the Aurora are starting to become a natural occurrence here! And many of those being seen by the naked eye and not just by long exposure cameras.
The question I’ve seen people asking is, is this a bad thing?
What does this really mean? Are we getting these sightings more frequently because of the ozone layer! Or changes in geomagnetic conditions , are these phenomena mixed in with climate change and the way the world has been going crazy with high winds like those in America this week with winds that have hit 150 plus miles per hour!
Here are a few images from the first major sighting of the Aurora in the uk at the start of 2024. BEAUTIFUL & CAPTIVATING!
I’m not clued up enough to pass a judgment on what’s going on ! I’m just a photographer ! And that’s all!
Let’s all hope that there isn’t more to this !
Hey guys and girls another short and simple post just to let my followers know that there is a new video live on my YouTube channel .. just lick on the link /image below to go see it ..
Watch out for more videos coming this week !
Hey guys another short post today !
We have a new video live over on our YouTube channel.
If you’re into American cars and show cars as well as photography this short video is worth a little watch.
This video has a few of the cars at attended the car show the video is the pre drive through the local town and there are some great images at the end of the video. so please stick around till the end.
if you have time please like share and even subscribe! Would love to have your support.
Hey guys and girls short post tonight asking for your support and kindness over on my new tiktok page!
Would really appreciate it if you have tiktok that you pop over and show some support. By watching sharing liking my new video.. linked below (click the image)
This is only going to be a short post ! So a quick read 😉
We have a new YouTube channel that we are starting to help photographers. Be that phonetographers 😉 or DSLR /mirrorless photographers.
It’s just starting out and only the introduction video and a few editing videos up and shared so far as been testing out how it works ! New to posting video content. But would really appreciate if anyone who reads this new post could take a second to go take a look and if it’s something you want to follow please do would love to have you along for the journey !
The first real video should be going live this week! And will be about angles .. with a few shorts about simple things like iso aperture and shutter speed being posted just to show case what the basic function is those will come out over the next month.
So if you have a moment please hit the link below (picture) to head over to my new channel .. share the love and hopefully we can catch up and get creative together !
The photography community got hit pretty hard when the uk was his with the coronavirus.
When people couldn’t come together, it made being a photographer pretty void. We couldn’t do wedding, birthday parties, family or single person portraits and couldn’t keep doing our main income of corporate headshots.
So a number of amazing photographers had to diversify into other forms of photography. To keep their business afloat.
Me being one!
It’s not a hard transition if I’m completely honest! As long as you know your gear and understand the basics of composition then a lot of it falls into place pretty fast.
I think I was very lucky to have a good array of different lenses, That would suit both portrait and landscape photography. As I own zoom and prime lenses with every focal length from 10mm to 900mm so i feel I was in a good place to take the plunge with landscape photography.
So I headed out on what was to be a fun journey of landscape exploration and documentation.
Along the way it’s taken some side steps not only have I found amazing places to photograph but also beautiful seascapes, shipwrecks even cityscapes.
In the last two years I’ve seen and captured some amazing images. From sunsets to blue moons, old barges and rundown buildings that are part of our history but will never be re built. But tell stories of years gone by.
I’ve seen my images in local news papers, in magazines, printed on show stands at photography shows for companies like fujifilm. Even been part of a gallery exhibition.
All these things I couldn’t have dreamt of being a part of without becoming a landscape photographer.
Over the next few months I will adding new images and sharing more of what I’m doing on here so I hope to get your support and feedback
So Two years on and I now have a passion for landscape and where it can take me. And now I’m branching out. So that many more people can be part of my journey. I’m opening a small online store so that people can purchase my images as digital downloads and also printed photography products. At a low price.
And at the same time support me on my journey if you wish to know more /make a purchase click the button below it will take you there
What you can expect to find over the coming weeks
Please if you have gotten this far please click follow to see updates as we will be posting new product listings as we add them to our shop. And also you can see some of our new amazing images first.
New video now up streaming with the pictures from the maldon classic car show.
This is a short snippet of what I got on the day. But the images in this video I whole heartedly love! So
If you have a moment or 26seconds would love to have your support. Just click the thumbnail below to head over and watch it.. if you can watch the whole 26 seconds and then if you like it hit the like button.. as this really does help my very small channel.
This is My Ten simple tips to create beautiful lighting that flatters for professional photos or perfect selfies
1: Use natural light whenever possible.
Natural light is often the most flattering and easiest to work with. Putting your subject in the right place at the right time of day with natural light can be the softest lighting to work with, and most effective.
2: Experiment with different times of day.
The quality of light can change significantly depending on the time of day, so try shooting at different times to see what works best for you or your subject.
3: Use reflectors or a white card to bounce light back onto the subject.
This can help fill in shadows and add dimension to the subject. Bring out a glow to the eyes and under the chin to make an image more appealing to the eye.
4: Experiment with different light sources.
In addition to natural light, you can also use artificial light sources such as studio strobes or continuous lights. Even a simple ring light can be a creative tool or a small video light will add a pop to your pictures.
5: Pay attention to the direction of the light.
Light that is coming from the side or from behind the subject can create a more dramatic effect, sometimes a bright light from behind will result in a more silhouetted looking image.
6: Use diffusers to soften the light.
This can help reduce harsh shadows and make the light more flattering to the subject. A simple white sheet over a window will give a soft touch to any image.
7: Avoid shooting directly into the sun.
This can create harsh shadows and cause lens flare and in turn make the images soft with less contrast. Though this rule isn’t always bad. It can also be creative if used in the correct environment .
8: Use negative fill to create shadows. By placing a dark object near the subject, you can create shadows and add depth to the image.
If you have a very light room from natural light through a window or a white bedroom this idea will be great, even a dark sheet/ blind or black card will reduce some light giving more depth to a subject.
9: Experiment with different apertures. Aperture controls the amount of light that enters the camera, as well as the depth of field.
This can be found on all manual settings in camera or on smartphones. This is perfect to add a little creative look when using a low F number ..
10: Keep an eye on the colour temperature of the light. Different light sources can cast different color temperatures, which can affect the overall mood of the image. Use a colour checker or white balance tools to help ensure accurate colour. For instance house lighting and sunlight can produce a warm tone to an image.. where a window lit by indirect light or even a snow scene will have a cooler more white look..
Please remember that these are my personal tips, we all have our own ideas. There’s nothing wrong with using a bunch of the above methods and then in your preferred editing software creating something much more refined or dramatic.
Let me know what you try and how it works out for you.
Follow me on here or on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/adriandayphotography to see more !
Anyone who loves seeing moon images or loves anything astro this could be the image for you..
this week we had our last super moon of 2022 and what a beautiful sight it was,
I’m based out of the Essex coast line and the moon was making its self very noticeable in the night sky so I took a little walk into the fields to capture this one.
and was it worth it … I have to say yes. this beautiful image to me is captivating .. and something im sure will stand out on anyone’s wall in an office or lounge.. maybe even a bedroom.
image below is a low res image to restrict people taking our images
£15.00
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this stunning print of the super moon will be a great addition to any ones walls.
with its stunning details and beautiful captivating mono tones buying this and faming it with a matt finish frame would honestly set the tone in any room
this image comes in a print size of 15×10 and is just the print not framed if you require a framed print those will be coming soon please contact us quoting super moon framing.
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