Capture the Moment!
Since 2013, I’ve published hundreds of blog posts on all aspects of photography. Some are aimed at helping photographers with their technique, settings, and equipment, but others describe my exhibitions, workshops, and adventures in Africa, Antarctica, and beyond.
Feel free to browse chronologically or click on the heading above any post for specific categories, such as Equipment, Trips or Hints and Tips.
If you’d like to write a guest post, please drop me a line on +44 7942 800921 or at nick@nickdalephotography.com.
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How Photography Can Make You a Better Writer
In the world of art, writing and photography are two disparate pursuits. One documents the world in pictures; the other paints it with words. But for anyone who has spent hours behind the lens and facing a blank page, the connection is rendered plain.
The Educational Benefits of Taking a Photography Course
Being able to take and share pictures is becoming more and more important in today's world, where pictures are everywhere, from social media posts to business marketing materials. You can learn a lot in a photography class, whether you want to get better at it as a hobby or make a living as an artist. Students learn more than just how to use tools in these seminars. They also help them learn how to think critically, be more creative, and find tools that will help them in their personal and professional lives.
Editing Wildlife Photos: Beginner Tips
Learn how to edit wildlife photos with tips on noise reduction, colour correction and composition to make your images sharp and natural-looking.
Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Words?
It annoys me when signs at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition tell me that photographs should ‘tell a story’. How, exactly?! Even if it were possible to write a story based on one of my pictures, it would probably sound like it was written by a 10-year-old!