How to Shoot in Manual Mode So you’ve bought your first DSLR and it’s not living up to your expectations. You’re taking hundreds of shots… just to fluke a few keepers. Is this where you’re at? When I bought my first DSLR, I thought there was something wrong with it. It simply didn’t live up […]

When you’re a photographer, it can be a really tricky balance of shooting for clients, taking all the family memory style photos, AND taking photos for pure joy! The kind of creative ‘play’ many of us used to shoot when we were first learning… Maybe your kids have grown up or they’re not as home […]

Welcome to our weekly highlights reel of Featured Artists, where we showcase a small collection of our favourite images taken by the talented Grads of our photography courses. Congrats to our featured artists Deb Signorelli,Connie Rac, Elisha Nixon, Janet Widner, Kellsie Read, Kate McKenna, Pam Gosenheimer, Rachel Jones, Sophie Green & Tara Chumsae Xx Check […]

As a photographer, it’s important to explore new subjects and experiment with different types of photography. While it’s easy to focus on traditional photography subjects like landscapes or portraits, there are so many other interesting subjects that you can capture. So today I’m sharing 10 non-traditional things to photograph that can help you expand your […]

Sunset photos that convey the true beauty of the scene can be challenging. More often that not, the reality of the photo looks nothing like what we’re seeing with the naked eye, especially the glorious colour. But with just a handful of tips, you can take gorgeous sunset photos that are a true representation of […]

Posing people together – whether it’s families, kids or couples – can be one of the most challenging aspects of portrait photography. In my experience, most subjects awkwardly await direction when what I want is for them to interact naturally so I can capture their love and connection. However, this also applies to family, friends […]

Stuck for Newborn Photo Ideas? Lifestyle newborn photos give us a peek into baby’s everyday life, thereby telling baby’s story of their early days without words. For that reason, the potential for variety is endless and only limited by baby’s routine and environment. With help from our fabulous CLG grads, we’ve come up with 101 […]

Young girls’ flower portrait photography can be a challenge, but with the right lighting and composition, you can create stunning portraits that showcase the beauty of these blossoms. While the spontaneity of documentary and lifestyle photography have their own kind of magic, there will always be a place for the classic beauty of traditional portraiture, […]

Welcome to our weekly highlights reel of Featured Artists, where we showcase a small collection of our favourite images taken by the talented Grads of our photography courses. Congrats to our featured artists Renee Johnson, Pam Gosenheimer, Lindsay Meyer, Laura Robinson, Krishna Sumagang Roegiers, Hillary Meyer, Floss Butterworth, Hana Illijazi, Courtney Yegian & Ali Vrbas […]

Ever wondered how those beautiful food photos in magazines and cook books are shot? Maybe you’ve envisaged a full team of chefs and stylists, lights and studio equipment. But the great news is, you don’t need any of that! Naomi Sherman graduated from our Enthusiast Photography Course back in 2014, and followed up immediately with […]