Recent content by AlannaM

Hi, I'm going to a professional fireworks display for Guy Fawkes night this year and I want to take some nice shots of the fireworks. It's not something I've ever tried before so I need some tips and advice. Does anyone have any ideas on what the best aperture and shutter speed settings...

I have recently joined my local camera club. Mine is like yours sounds - very organised structure with speakers and/or competitions on most weeks. Personally I find the meetings very interesting and I think hearing comments on other people's photography and seeing how other people see things can...

Thanks for all of your advice everyone - its been really helpful. I think additional storage and more photo taking is my first stop. I think I'm leaning more towards a telephoto lens as my first BIG purchase, but I'll do a bit more shooting just to make sure. HoppyUK - thanks for the tip on...

I'm only just starting out with my camera and my photography, and at the moment I only have my Canon 450D and the basic lens that came with it (18-55mm). I want to expand my equipment, but I don't have much of a budget to do it with at the moment. I'm hoping that you lovely people on here will...

I'm quite new to photography as a hobby, so I'm not looking to bring in any professional aspects yet, but I am interested in creating a photography portfolio for the shots I've taken so far. I was wondering if anyone has some advice. I definitely want to create an online portfolio, using my...

Thanks for the welcome everyone :)

Hi, My name's Alanna, I'm 22 and I live in Folkestone, down on the Channel coast. I've always been interested in photography, and have been the proud owner of a Canon 450D for just over a year now. I'm here because I don't feel like I'm getting the most out of my camera. I only have the...