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Jul 14
5 min

How To Edit Your Photos using C.R.A.F.T

Have you ever had someone tell you ‘Yeah ok, it’s a nice photo, but you cheated. You used Photoshop!’ Yes, I’m sure we’ve all met them ...

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Nigel Newton

Jun 17
6 min

Two Men, The Fox and The Bat

These lovely pictures of a fox were captured by Phil Grasham from an upstairs window, and he asked me for a few quick tips on how to get ...

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Nigel Newton

Jun 5
4 min

Why every photographer should have THIS piece of kit.

These are all great pieces of kit, and let’s be honest, who among us doesn’t relish the prospect of something else to play with?

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Nigel Newton

Apr 1
2 min

FREE TO ENTER COMPETITION!

just maybe, this will cheer someone up just a little bit at this difficult time.

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Nigel Newton

Mar 17
4 min

My Top 3 Tips to Improve ANY Photo

I even glared at my still life object with a “that was your fault I missed that shot” look!

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Nigel Newton

Feb 24
1 min

It's Time to Get Out!

Under a tree canopy, at the coast, or under a clear starlit sky. It’s just great!

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Nigel Newton

Jan 14
3 min

GOING OUT IN THE SNOW WITH YOUR CAMERA? THREE TIPS BEFORE YOU DO.

While some other photographers find this part tedious, I love it .....

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Nigel Newton

Aug 2, 2019
3 min

TAKE BACK CONTROL ….

A recent social media advert for a t-shirt had the words ‘Everyone’s a photographer until …’ and below was a picture of a camera dial dis...

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Nigel Newton

Jul 29, 2019
1 min

Coming up this week ...

Don't forget we have the following photography workshops: Childrens' workshops on Wednesday 31st July (12-16 years), and Friday 2nd Augus...

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Nigel Newton

Jul 26, 2019
1 min

I SHOULDN'T REALLY BE A PHOTOGRAPHER...

“It’s over. All done. Everything is fine,” she says. But who is she? It doesn’t sound like Jo. Then I remember. “Oh!” I gasp in relief.

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Nigel Newton

Jul 10, 2019
2 min

Photography Workshops for Children in the School Holidays

Now I want to use that experience and my photographic knowledge to enthuse children to get out there and enhance their own skills ...

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