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Jun 29, 20181 min read
Photographing Chorley's Astley Hall
Photographing Chorley's Astley Hall is something everyone in the Chorley area does at least once. In this video, Will Stead photographs...


Jun 22, 20181 min read
Full Editing Workflow in Adobe Lightroom
This week's video is a full walkthrough of Will Stead's Adobe Lightroom workflow, showing how Will edits his images in Lightroom. #video...


Jun 15, 20181 min read
Photography in Castlefield, Manchester.
Castlefield is one of Manchester's most historic areas and is a composite of waterways, contemporary apartments and Victorian...


Jun 8, 20181 min read
Photography in Rivington's Terraced Gardens
Last weekend we ran two photography workshops in Rivington's Terraced Gardens, in partnership with the Rivington Heritage Trust. James...


Jun 1, 20181 min read
Photographing Perch Rock Lighthouse
In this video, we join Will Stead and other members of Chorley Photographic Society to photograph Perch Rock Lighthouse in New Brighton....


May 25, 20181 min read
Photographing Aircraft in the Mach Loop
In this week's video, we look at how to take photographs in the Low Flying Training area of LFA7, also known as the Mach Loop in Wales....


May 4, 20181 min read
How to use an ND filter to create movement
In this week's video we look at how to use an ND filter to create movement. Specifically looking at the Lee Big Stopper to photograph...


Apr 27, 20181 min read
Adding a graduated filter in Lightroom
This video looks at how to add a graduated filter in Lightroom, rather than using ND filters from suppliers such as Lee Filters or Nisi...


Apr 20, 20181 min read
Understanding aperture and depth of field
In this weeks video, we go back to basics and look at aperture and how to use it when taking photographs. Using photographs as examples,...


Apr 13, 20181 min read
Understanding Histograms
In this video we look at how to read and use histograms in photography. Understanding the histogram on your camera is a simple process...


Apr 7, 20181 min read
How to Sharpen a Photograph in Lightroom
There are many ways to sharpen an image and in this video, Will Stead looks at how to use Adobe Lightroom to sharpen a photograph. If you...


Mar 30, 20181 min read
New Video: Alternative to a Lee Filter?
Our latest video is in response to a challenge from one of our members. 'Can you use a dog poo bag as an ND filter?' In this video, I'll...


Mar 23, 20181 min read
Dodging and Burning in Lightroom and Photoshop
This week's video looks at how to dodge and burn images in a non-destructive way in both Lightroom and Photoshop. If you have any...


Mar 16, 20181 min read
Using high speed sync to photograph a glass of ice and whisky
In this video, Will Stead uses High Speed Sync to photograph an ice filled whisky glass. High Speed Sync enables the camera to shoot at...


Mar 9, 20181 min read
Fixing Converging Lines in Lightroom
This week's video looks at Lightroom and how to fix both vertical and horizontal converging lines in Lightroom. If you have any...


Mar 2, 20181 min read
New Video: Using Lightroom Collections
In this video we look at how to manage photographs using Lightroom's collection features, exploring both basic and smart collections. If...


Feb 23, 20181 min read
New Video: Unexpected Landscape Photography in the Snow
On a short break without his usual DSLR, Will Stead photographs a snow covered landscape in heavy snow with his go-everywhere camera....


Feb 16, 20181 min read
New Video: Adjusting White Balance in Lightroom
In this week's video, we head back into Lightroom with Howard Brown to take a look at White Balance. White Balance is an aspect of...


Feb 9, 20181 min read
New Video: How to Photograph Concerts
Something a little different this week as we look at how to photograph a concert. This video covers several aspects of concert...


Feb 2, 20181 min read
New Video: Straightening a Horizon
This week's video looks a common problem that we have all suffered from and how to resolve it. We have all taken images with a wonky...
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