Introducing Chris Martin: wildlife photographer
Chris Martin is a wildlife photographer working in South Africa as a photographic field guide and as a member of Africa Nature Training. His photographs have been featured regularly in magazines in...
View ArticlePhotography: all about sharing
Welcome to another of my wildlife photography blogs for Africa Geographic!! What an absolute pleasure to be here sharing news, views and experiences from the real home of wildlife photography …...
View ArticleWildlife photography: Chris Martin’s top tips
Sharing views, sharing images, sharing tips and techniques … for me that is the essence of photography. Pro and amateur alike … we will all learn from each other and we never stop learning. So this...
View ArticleCamera modes: shutter priority, aperture priority or…programme mode?
Probably the single question I’m asked most by people keen to improve their photography is “How do I move on from using the Program or Auto mode on my camera”; “What settings should I use”. Wildlife...
View ArticlePhotography tips – try a new perspective and shoot low
These days, when I look through so many of the images posted on social media, it’s even more true to say that those images that make the most profound impact are those where the photographer has...
View ArticleIt’s Spring!
Spring Day has arrived …. and the prospect of the hot African summer is definitely on the horizon. At this time of the year, all my photographic thoughts turn to the return of the migratory birds and...
View ArticleA word about composition
Chris Martin gives us some tips on how to take care in the initial composition when photographing a variety of subject matters...
View ArticleThink before you click
Wildlife photography has never been so popular, so here are some tips to keep you ahead of the rest of the pack.
View ArticleWildlife photography – leave nothing to chance
A good wildlife photograph is produced by leaving nothing to chance - know your stuff with these great photography tips.
View ArticleMastering exposure – Using your camera’s histogram
A camera's histogram is a graph which details the tonal range of your photograph. Chris Martin gives us some tips on how to use it to get perfect exposure.
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