Mastering Food Photography: A Conversation with Sally Frawley Food photography is more than just snapping a quick shot of your meal; it’s an art that tells a story, evokes emotion, and captures the beauty of food. To dive into this delicious world, I sat down with the incredibly talented Sally Frawley, who is hosting our […]

If I could go back to younger Lou, when I was first starting out in photography, there are so many things I wish I could tell her! Like many of you, I struggled with self-doubt and comparison. I questioned everything I did, and I held myself back from so many opportunities that I know would’ve […]

Have you ever looked at a photo and felt something stir inside you? Maybe it stopped you in your tracks, made you feel a sense of nostalgia, or even gave you chills. There’s a difference between a technically correct photo that looks nice and one that truly moves you. So how do you make that […]

  Ready to Take Your Photography to the Next Level? If you’re excited to push your skills further, our Advanced Photography Course is designed to help you move beyond the basics and develop your own artistic voice. Inside the course, you’ll get: Hands-on creative challenges & prompts One-on-one instructor feedback Support & inspiration from […]

If you’ve ever thought presets were the magical one-click fix to make all your photos perfect, let’s clear that up! Presets are amazing, but they’re not designed to be a “set it and forget it” solution.  Why Presets Aren’t Magic Buttons Here’s the thing: every photo you take is different. Lighting changes, the colours […]

Are you a photographer interested in capturing beautiful newborn portraits? Or maybe you’re just starting out and want to create a welcoming space to photograph new little ones? In this post, professional photographer and CLG Workshop Mentor Amy Philp takes us on a tour of her natural light newborn photography studio and shares her top […]

Behind The Scenes Of a Christmas Lights Photography Session Are you a Christmas lover? The excitement, the anticipation, the planning for the big day? Christmas tree fairy lights are the perfect backdrop for your holiday cards, and this tutorial will show you exactly how to make your fairy bokeh effect sparkle! As a bonus, it’s […]

How To Use a Macro Lens To Photograph a Newborn Baby That’s right…macro photography is not all about bugs and flowers! Using a macro lens allows you to focus much closer than regular lenses, which is why it can be used for any very tiny subject. Think about it…is there anything smaller than the eyelashes […]

Elevate Your Newborn Photography: Photo Critiquing If you’re looking to capture those perfect newborn moments, you’ve probably admired beautiful portraits from seasoned pros and wondered how to achieve that level of impact in your own work. Newborn photography can be tricky, but with a few key techniques, you can take your photos to the next […]