Recent content by LauraF

Crikey, I'm having to defend myself somewhat, decision was made and paid for 3 months ago - so whether I got a good or bad deal, it's too late now! Can you grill my policy in 9 months time when I have to renew instead? :bonk:

I did look at going through my house insurance to begin with, but the cover they offered was very minimal and not too reassuring, it seemed the easier option to go with a photo-specific company who came on high recommendation with regards to dealing quickly and efficiently with a number of...

Flatwork (riding) lesson Friday, and might be heading to sheffield after - then home on Saturday (and possibly being roped into snapping a friend's puppy), horse show on Sunday, and May Day market on Monday (a good chance to get practising at street photography - plus a few of the rescue dogs'll...

Another for bags on the bedroom floor! Whoops. I use my (rather modest) kit most days though.

I'd be interested to see the final products if anyone does cover it - I've volunteered to cover my local rescues events this year so would be great to see which shots seem to work best. Best of luck, hope it goes okay and you raise plenty of money for such a great cause. 150 staffies all in...

There are no set rules really when it comes to horses and shutter speed - it's what you prefer. Personally, as a "horsey" person myself I like action to be frozen completely - those're the kind of pictures I'd buy - but others do prefer a little movement. Have your aperture as wide as you...

I use Photoguard, they came highly recommended. I'm covered for all the basic stuff plus have PL, and in-car, plus the option to add professional indemnity to my policy at a later date (may well do some event photography next year). I insured all my kit for the RRP rather than what I paid, and...

Why not stop chasing the "finer" subjects, and instead focus on putting a new twist on photos of a more common subject? I was feeling similar to you - taking 101 trips to all our nature reserves/national parks etc...only to find swans and ducks and dull landscapes! So I decided to try a little...

Some incredible photos there, well deserved winners!

No, a flashgun isn't necessary - I'm just unlucky as all the bugs in my garden hide in the shadows! ;) I think a lot of insect 'togs do use macro ring flashes, but it's not a necessity and you can certainly get some great results without them (plus, if needs must, I'm sure the pop-up flash on...

Personally, it doesn't bother me if someone simply posts "Nice photo" or similar...I take it as meaning every aspect works fairly well. Positive feedback, great! If someone posts suggestions to improve it, that's fine too - but I don't think a person should be penalised for not favouring a...

No double n in Donington! Sorry, pet hate ;) If you're not at the track for the whole day, bradgate park is only 25mins away - the deer aren't usually too difficult to find if you want to give that a shot. Or 5 mins away there's the airport (footpath in Castle Donington runs alongside the...

Canon 400D + 18-55 kit lens Canon 70-200 f4 Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro Canon 580EX || Flashgun Lowepro Mini Trekker (Classic) Lowepro cheap shoulder bag, can't remember the name Canon BG-E3 battery grip Spare battery Canon RS somethingorother corded remote Cheapy tripod 2 KOOD UV filters...

I have the Canon 100mm macro and absolutely adore it. Very sharp, easy to use, fairly quiet AF and not heavy either. I've just posted a few photos taken using it in the Macro section of this site - topic called "A mixed bunch of bugs" if you want example images. It could no doubt produce much...

Just thought I'd do a follow-up post to this. I went to a Pony Club rally (with a friend who is an equine-photographer, hence why the photos are on his site!) to get some practise. The advice here, as well as from him, really came in handy! The weather was awful, and...