Tutorials
White Balance - Educating Tina #7
What is White Balance? How to set it, use it creatively and how to take accurate custom readings to perfect it in camera.
Educating Tina #6 - Travel Photography CHALLENGE!
Half way through season 1 and time for a mini challenge -
Educating Tina #5 - ISO, Exposure and image quality
ISO rounds out our trio of Exposure videos. What are the trade offs? It goes WAY beyond noise/grain.
Educating Tina #4 - Shutter Speed & Long Exposure
Hong Kong long exposure bonanza! We name Tina's camera, she gets her strap and bag and we take long exposure shots in Mong Kok.
How to Calibrate your monitor
If you are a photographer or doing any editing involving colour - you really ought to properly calibrate your monitor.
Educating Tina #3 - Accessories - bags & straps
DARLINGS - it is important to accessorize - Tina has her D7100 and now needs a new strap and camera bag. Here we run through the options.
Educating Tina #2 - Aperture & DOF
Suggest an original name for Tina's camera - and click LIKE to vote on suggestions.
Lacie Bunny - Conceptual beauty photoshoot
We started todays shoot with a concept - lace + bunny + beauty. Tina worked out the make up and I sorted the lighting and posing to come up with a few final images.
Educating Tina #1 - Choosing a Camera
Welcome to Educating Tina - the series where I will teach Tina everything she needs/wants to know to get started as a photographer.
Prague workshops & photowalk May 2013
Meet up, 1 day nude portraiture workshop and weekend Take Control of the light workshop.
You can find out more information and register at either website.
On camera bounce flash - control the direction
** Please check out my Private Bodies nude photography book on Kickstarter: http://bit.ly/privatebodies - Featuring Tina!
TNGs 10 photography resources
Enjoy photography? Looking to learn and develop your skills?
Is Film Dead?
Are there reasons to shoot film in todays day and age?
Workflow: Culling your images
Got hundreds or thousands of images to cull?
How to focus for sharp group photos
Having trouble getting everyone sharp?
How to make a successful Photography Portfolio
Win clients and work - 5 tips to create a successful photography portfolio.
Bokeh on a budget - kit lens demo
Everyone loves BOKEH!
How to photograph the Apocalypse
The end is near - here are my top tips to survive and get great shots of this once in a lifetime occurrence.
Long exposure photography tutorial
Step by step guide to controlling the amount of blur and abstraction you can create in your shots.
Take control of the light!
Lighting is fundamental to photography - and with a little effort you can take control of it!
'Point and Shoot' photography - 5 tips
Improve your photos using a point and shoot camera with these 5 tips.
How to make circle photographs
Step by step tutorial on how to take the shots and edit in photoshop to make circle photographs. 360 Pano!
The real downsides to High ISO
Noise is one thing, but it is not the only downside to using high iso.
5 tips for successful wedding photography
After a long day of shooting, here in my hotel room I run through 5 tips that will help things go smoothly on the big day.
Balance indoor & window light
Create beautiful blue sky through the window by balancing indoor light with outdoor light.
Portrait editing - realise huge detail in Photoshop
crazy amount of detail in your portraits - most suitable for male subjects.
Story telling photography
Here Tina & I present a sexy little bed time story to demonstrate story telling in photography and video at the same time.
Strobist advice - controlling spill light
How to control spilled light when using an umbrella flash?
How to use a stofen indoors - fill the room with light
Used properly, a stofen can create beautiful soft light - that fills in shadows.
Advice for working with models (and photographers!)
Things you as a photographer should consider BEFORE, DURING & AFTER a shoot with a model, to make it a success.
How to take spooky halloween photos
Tina and I are back to show you some cool lighting & make up techniques to create spooky Halloween themed shots.
Reflector magic #2 - Soften midday sun
Turn harsh roasting summer sun into a soft and flattering 'studio quality' light source - with a simple diffuser.
Strobes vs the Sun! Low key portrait in midday sun
Master your flash & Turn day to night using extreme flash power. Strobists UNITE!
One Flash '3 light' portrait - with reflector and sun
Create a crafted 3 light portrait outdoors, using just 1 flash, a reflector and the sun.
F1.4 portrait in harsh midday sunlight
How to shoot wide open in bright daylight. There are many approaches, here I show one that gives you beautiful BOKEH,
Low key strobist portraiture - Master your Flash
You can create low key images anywhere - and strobist technique gives you full control over the light in your scene.
Reflector Magic #1 - soften shadows with reflector fill light
Use the sun as your key light and reflector to fill and soften shadows to create pleasing portraits, even in harsh daylight.
Insurance for photography equipment - everyday & travel
There are lots of insurance options out there - which is best for you?
Photography is a creative LIE
Documenting reality? Capturing a moment? Sharing natures untouched beauty. Photo 'realism'?
Aperture stops explained
Apologies - YouTube messed up the last file - was working then stopped! Sorry.
Wedding photography pricing
Why does it cost so much? Should I go for a cheap deal? How much time is really involved?
Bokeh, depth of field and sensor size
How does sensor size affect DOF? And what does that do to the Bokeh?
Manila photography event - Sunday 5 August
EVERYONE is welcome - camera brand not important.
Wedding photography - Shot List
What shots do you need to get and how to make sure you get them all?
Pro photography - become a specialist or generalist?
Should you become a specialist / niche photographer, or a generalist?
Introduction to Strobist Photography: Part 1
Learn it all at a workshop: www.mattgranger.com/workshops
How to add EXIF shooting data watermarks to your images
Here I show adding EXIF data as a watermark - shutter speed, aperture, metering, camera model etc.
Opening the portrait archives #3 Composites
In this series I am opening up my portraiture archives from a few years back, to revisit, discuss and deconstruct them. I hope you enjoy it!
Opening the portrait archives #2 'The Granger Men'
In this series I am opening up my portraiture archives from a few years back, to revisit, discuss and deconstruct them. I hope you enjoy it!
Opening the portrait archives #1 Superman
In this series I am opening up my portraiture archives from a few years back, to revisit, discuss and deconstruct them. I hope you enjoy it!
In my Grand Fathers study - Zeiss IKON
My Grand Father D'Arcy was the head of our extended family, with a personality that could unite any motley crew.
Thailand Photographic Tour - 1 to 11 July
See full details here: http://shashin.com.au/index.php/sangkhlaburi
Get sharp images at slow shutter speeds
Hands on demo to improve your hand holding technique.
DOF & aperture made simple
Demystifying DOF and it's relationship with aperture.
In my Grand Fathers study
My Grand Father D'Arcy was the head of our extended family.
Announcing 2 photowalks & Lensbaby ambassador
Today I announce my new role as Lensbaby Ambassador, and 2 photowalks.
Joe McNally 'Through the Lens Tour'
Exclusive discount for subscribers to the GET YOUR GEAR OUT Newsletter.
FX & DX lenses & sensors - field of view explained
What happens to field of view? When is a 50mm a true 50mm?
Pentax 645 sunrise seascape (+whale watching!)
Includes packing, setup, behind the scenes and 100% crop images.
Resolution and print sizes explained
How big can you print? What DPI do you need? Interpolation?
Get out of Auto Mode - Exposure explained
Lets run through all of the essentials to wrap your head around exposure.
Macro lens PLUS extension tubes - how close can we get?
A true Macro lens will reproduce your subject at 1 to 1 size on the sensor.
Extension tubes vs Macro lens
What will get you closer? A standard lens with extension tubes, or a true macro lens?