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From Auto Amateur To Manual Master: Take Better Photos NOW!

Want to get off auto and start taking control of your camera’s full manual functionality? By the end of this…

Jess Semple 0November 13, 2020
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DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras: Which Is Better? Which Should You Buy?

There is one critical question that plagues photography and videography newbies entering the image-making game: DSLR vs mirrorless? Which one…

Jess Semple 0June 30, 2020
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These Are The 5 Biggest Mistakes Beginner Photographers Make

All beginner photographers want to learn how to take beautiful and impactful images. As with any new skill, learning photography can be frustrating in the early stages, especially when you…Continue Reading →

Creating In Quarantine: A Study Series
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Creating In Quarantine: A Study Session

Over the next 3 weeks, we will be dissecting three forms of photography for you to engage in while being…

Rachel Reeves 0March 27, 2020
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The Importance Of Colour In Photography With Lauren Tepfer

Watch as Lauren Tepfer explains why colour is such an important aspect of great photography and how to bring your…

Gemma Shepherd 0April 4, 2019
Digital Photography Gemma ShepherdApril 3, 2019 1

Peter McKinnon Takes Us Through The 6 Bad Habits In Photography

Watch as photographer and Youtuber, Peter McKinnon, shares his 6 bad habits of photography.Continue Reading →

Today we are back with photographer and filmmaker Sean Tucker, watch as Sean shares some thoughts on the change and growth that happens when we learn to embrace our shadows.
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Embrace Your Shadows: A Lesson for Light and Life

Today we are back with photographer and filmmaker Sean Tucker, watch as Sean shares some thoughts on the change and…

Rachel Reeves 0November 20, 2018
Sean Tucker is dropping some serious knowledge on us in his latest video showing how to take control of exposure using manual mode.
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Here’s How To Perfect Exposure Using Manual Mode

Sean Tucker is dropping some serious knowledge on us in his latest video showing how to take control of exposure…

Rachel Reeves 0October 2, 2018
When setting up that perfect shot we've all heard about the age-old rule of thirds, but this video by The Light Club suggests there's an even more important composition rule we may have been ignoring; The Middle Line.
Digital Photography Rachel ReevesAugust 20, 2018 1

Forget The Rule Of Thirds, It's All About The Middle Line

When setting up that perfect shot we've all heard about the age-old rule of thirds, but this video by The Light Club suggests there's an even more important composition rule…Continue Reading →

There's a lot more that goes into pet photography than simply pointing your camera at your subject, read our top tips and snap that perfect shot.
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Top Tips For Pet Photography

There's a lot more that goes into pet photography than simply pointing your camera at your subject, read our top…

Rachel Reeves 0August 10, 2018

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These incredibly beautiful creatures need to be protected now more than ever so future generations may see them outside of textbooks and images.
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@tasneems_photography taking us along through a br @tasneems_photography taking us along through a bright and bold experiment with macro photography.
Thank you for taking us with you through your lens and for giving us a look into your world of macro photography. What are you trying your hand at today? Share your work with us by tagging #ishootwithorms
Clearing both your heart and head space with this Clearing both your heart and head space with this clarifying capture by @bucklephotos
Thank you for sharing your happy heart with us and for allowing us to join you in this restful space!
When different parts of a photo command your atten When different parts of a photo command your attention equally, perfect balance is achieved. In the same way we go through lengths to achieve this visual balance, we should apply the very same effort to creating balance within our own lives. 
Thank you @kentandreasen for this yellow mellow mood!
Taking time to notice the everyday magic all aroun Taking time to notice the everyday magic all around us, like the bright yellow beauty of the inside of this delicate flower. 
Thanks to @tgjmacro for sharing your work with us and for reminding us to slow down and shift our focus.
Macro photography is not always easy, especially f Macro photography is not always easy, especially for beginners, but it is one of the most rewarding genres of photography you can do. With the right skills, you will be able to capture amazing images even in your own backyard like this one by @visualends. 
Tell us in the comments below what your favourite genre of photography is!
dianedebella taking us along through a soft and de dianedebella taking us along through a soft and delicate experiment with macro photography.
Thank you for taking us with you through your lens and for giving us a look into your world of macro photography. What are you trying your hand at today? Share your work with us by tagging #ishootwithorms
Looking through another's eyes not only broadens o Looking through another's eyes not only broadens our understanding and exercises our empathy but also allows us to truly appreciate the smallest things. Like this incredible capture by @lukasstanderphoto
Thank you for sharing your work with us and causing us to slow down and truly take in overlooked beauty.
Thanks to the drone, it's become so easy to captur Thanks to the drone, it's become so easy to capture images of the world’s most stunning and hard to reach places. The drone, a sky-high flying, unmanned camera, is undoubtedly the wildest photography development in recent memory!
Shout out to @thephantimothy for this incredible aerial shot!
Whether you strictly shoot digital or prefer to fo Whether you strictly shoot digital or prefer to focus on analogue, there’s no denying the importance of film in your practice. The debate as to whether film or digital is better still rages on, but we firmly believe that having an understanding of film can further your photographic practice.
We are huge proponents of film photography - and now ou can buy your next film camera from us in-store! Minolta? We've got it! Nikon? We've got that too! 
Thank you @emrhyssstead for sharing your film photography with the Orms community. Turns out film is not dead after all.
Kicking off Season 3 is our conversation with rela Kicking off Season 3 is our conversation with relatable Capetonian content creator, @khalipha_ntloko_. Khalipha creates educational and lifestyle content on her many social channels including Instagram and YouTube, and she joined us in studio for a candid chat about her creative process and carving out a space for oneself in the increasingly competitive world of consumable digital content.
If you are looking for insights on how to get in touch with your authentic voice and produce better content for your audience, you don't want to miss out on this insightful discussion! 
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A golden hour cycle into the sun captured by image A golden hour cycle into the sun captured by image-maker @oakpics! 
Thank you for taking us with you on your adventures, if you want to see your work featured on our page be sure to tag #ishootwithorms and you could be next!

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