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Wildlife Photography Practice Assignment - Free Lesson
Wildlife Photography Practice Assignment - Free Lesson

This assignment focuses on essential techniques and considerations for capturing compelling wildlife photography. Students will learn how to effectively use

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Genre-Specific
Triptych Project Photography Assignment - Free Lesson
Triptych Project Photography Assignment - Free Lesson

Triptych Project. This assignment teaches the art of creating a cohesive narrative through three photographic panels, emphasising visual coherence and thematic

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Genre-Specific
Landscapes Photography Practise Assignment - Free Lesson
Landscapes Photography Practise Assignment - Free Lesson

Landscapes. This assignment focuses on mastering landscape photography through careful consideration of light, composition, and location. Students will learn

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Genre-Specific
Closeup Macro Photography Practice Assignment- Free Lesson
Closeup Macro Photography Practice Assignment- Free Lesson

Closeup Macro Photography. This assignment focuses on mastering close-up and macro photography techniques to capture intricate details of small subjects.

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Genre-Specific
Seasons Nature Photography Assignment - Free Lesson
Seasons Nature Photography Assignment - Free Lesson

Seasons Nature. Seasons and nature provide a rich tapestry of visual opportunities for photographers, each season offering unique colours, textures, and moods.

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Genre-Specific
Architecture Photography Practice Assignment - Free Lesson
Architecture Photography Practice Assignment - Free Lesson

Architecture photography focuses on capturing the aesthetic and functional aspects of buildings and structures. It combines technical precision with artistic

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Genre-Specific
Still Life Photography Practice Assignment - Free Lesson
Still Life Photography Practice Assignment - Free Lesson

Still life photography is a captivating genre that transforms ordinary objects into stunning visual narratives. By controlling composition, lighting, and mood

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Genre-Specific
Street Photography Practice Assignment - Free Lesson
Street Photography Practice Assignment - Free Lesson

Street photography is a dynamic genre that captures the essence of urban life through candid moments and interactions. This assignment focuses on developing

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Genre-Specific
Portrait Photography Practice Assignment - Free Lesson
Portrait Photography Practice Assignment - Free Lesson

Portrait photography is an art form focused on capturing the essence and personality of individuals through carefully composed images. It emphasises mood,

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Genre-Specific
Black and White Photography Practise Assignment - Free
Black and White Photography Practise Assignment - Free

Black and White Photography. Black & White Photography is a powerful medium that emphasizes light, shadow, and texture, stripping away color to reveal the tone

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Genre-Specific
Movement and Intentional Blur Photography Assignment
Movement and Intentional Blur Photography Assignment

Movement and Intentional Blur. This assignment teaches photographers how to creatively capture movement through intentional blur, utilizing long exposure

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Composition & Creative
Dice Roll Serendipity Awareness Photography Assignment
Dice Roll Serendipity Awareness Photography Assignment

Dice Roll Serendipity Awareness. The 'Dice Roll - Serendipity Awareness' photography assignment encourages photographers to embrace chance as they explore

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Composition & Creative
Lines Shapes and Geometry Photography Practice Assignment
Lines Shapes and Geometry Photography Practice Assignment

Lines Shapes and Geometry. This assignment focuses on the use of leading lines, shapes, and geometric elements in photography to guide the viewer's eye.

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Composition & Creative
Patterns Rhythm and Repetition Photography Assignment
Patterns Rhythm and Repetition Photography Assignment

Patterns Rhythm and Repetition. In photography, patterns, rhythm, and repetition allow photographers to create visually striking compositions that draw the eye

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Composition & Creative
Colour Theory in Photography practise Assignment - Free
Colour Theory in Photography practise Assignment - Free

This assignment teaches students how to effectively utilise colour theory in photography by exploring the relationship with contrasting colours and their types

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Composition & Creative
Storytelling Narrative Photography Assignment - Free
Storytelling Narrative Photography Assignment - Free

Storytelling Narrative Photography. This assignment teaches the art of storytelling through photography by focusing on capturing emotions and narrative

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Composition & Creative
Shadows and Contrast Photography Practice Assignment
Shadows and Contrast Photography Practice Assignment

In photography, shadows and contrast are powerful tools that enhance the depth and drama of an image by skillfully manipulating light and shadow and contrast

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Composition & Creative
Abstract Photography Practice Assignment - Free Lesson
Abstract Photography Practice Assignment - Free Lesson

This assignment teaches students the fundamentals of abstract photography by encouraging them to focus on shapes, patterns, and textures. Through specific uses

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Composition & Creative
Minimalism Photography Practise Assignment - Free.
Minimalism Photography Practise Assignment - Free.

Minimalism. Minimalist photography emphasises simplicity and clarity, focusing on essential elements to convey powerful messages. By utilising negative space

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Composition & Creative
Visual Weight and Flow Photography Practice Assignment
Visual Weight and Flow Photography Practice Assignment

This assignment teaches how to effectively utilise visual weight and flow in photography to create balanced and engaging compositions. By understanding weight

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Composition & Creative
Handheld vs Tripod Stability Photography Assignment
Handheld vs Tripod Stability Photography Assignment

Handheld vs Tripod Stability. This assignment focuses on understanding the differences in stability when shooting handheld versus using a tripod. By exploring

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Technical Foundations
Filters Mastery ND GND Photography Practice Assignment
Filters Mastery ND GND Photography Practice Assignment

Filters Mastery ND GND. This assignment focuses on mastering the use of Neutral Density (ND), Graduated Neutral Density (GND), and Polariser filters to enhance

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Technical Foundations
Histogram and Exposure Review Photography Assignment
Histogram and Exposure Review Photography Assignment

Histogram and Exposure Review. This assignment focuses on understanding and utilising histograms to evaluate exposure in your photographs. By practising with AV

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Technical Foundations
White Balance and Colour Photography Practice Assignment
White Balance and Colour Photography Practice Assignment

White Balance and Colour. This assignment focuses on understanding and applying white balance settings in photography to achieve accurate colour representation

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Technical Foundations
Focus Modes and Tracking Photography Practice Assignment
Focus Modes and Tracking Photography Practice Assignment

This assignment teaches you how to effectively use focus modes and tracking techniques in photography, emphasizing the importance of matching your autofocus

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Technical Foundations
Light Metering Modes Practice Photography Assignment
Light Metering Modes Practice Photography Assignment

This assignment teaches photographers how to effectively use different light metering modes to achieve accurate exposure in varying lighting conditions.

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Technical Foundations
ISO and Noise Control Photography Practice Assignment
ISO and Noise Control Photography Practice Assignment

ISO and Noise Control. This assignment focuses on mastering ISO settings and noise control in photography. By understanding the trade-offs involved with ISO

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Technical Foundations
Shutter Speed and Motion Photography Practice Assignment
Shutter Speed and Motion Photography Practice Assignment

Shutter Speed and Motion. This photography assignment focuses on mastering shutter speed to control motion in your images. By understanding how to manipulate

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Technical Foundations
Aperture and Depth of Field Photography Assignment
Aperture and Depth of Field Photography Assignment

Aperture and Depth of Field. This assignment teaches how to effectively control depth of field through the manipulation of aperture settings while using

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Technical Foundations
Exposure Triangle Mastery Photography Practice Assignment
Exposure Triangle Mastery Photography Practice Assignment

This assignment focuses on mastering the exposure triangle by utilising either aperture or shutter priority modes. Students will learn to control brightness

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Alan Ranger23 November 2025Technical Foundations
Best Tripod for Landscape Photography Benro Mammoth + GD36PT
Best Tripod for Landscape Photography Benro Mammoth + GD36PT

Discover why the Benro Mammoth TMTH44C and GD36PT geared head are among the best tripods for landscape photography. Full comparison, field tests and insights

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recommended-productsAlan Ranger14 November 2025tripod
Case Study - Peter Orton - ARPS | RPS Distinctions Panel
Case Study - Peter Orton - ARPS | RPS Distinctions Panel

Another successful ARPS pass from my mentoring programme. Peter Orton shares his LRPS - RPS Distinctions, the challenges and the resulting successful panel.

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photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger14 October 2025Alan Ranger Photographyrps-panel, rps distinctions
Case Study - John Simpson - LRPS | RPS Distinctions Panel
Case Study - John Simpson - LRPS | RPS Distinctions Panel

Another successful LRPS pass from my mentoring programme. John Simpson shares his LRPS - RPS Distinctions, the challenges and the resulting successful panel.

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photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger12 October 2025Alan Ranger Photographyrps-panel, rps distinctions
Five Creative Autumn Photography Projects: To Inspire You
Five Creative Autumn Photography Projects: To Inspire You

Enhance your abilities with five autumn photography projects that not only refine your skills but also beautifully capture the stunning essence of the season.

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tip-of-the-dayAlan Ranger8 October 2025tips
Free Autumn Photography Tips | Equipment | Approach
Free Autumn Photography Tips | Equipment | Approach

Read my free top professional autumn photography tips for this year - Everything from perfect timing, observation, equipment, execution and composition ideas.

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news, photography-workshops, tip-of-the-dayAlan Ranger5 October 2025Alan Ranger Photography
Photographing Autumn - UK landscape photography guide
Photographing Autumn - UK landscape photography guide

Photographing autumn: Experience the colours and stunning UK landscapes of the season. Discover expert tips and techniques for breathtaking autumn photography.

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news, photography-tips, photography-workshopsAlan Ranger1 October 2025Alan Ranger Photographytips, photography tips
The Way of Wu Wei Philosophy - A Personal Reflection
The Way of Wu Wei Philosophy - A Personal Reflection

“It is actually in not doing that we achieved this wondrous thing, Sire all we did was create the space for the painting to happen itself. Wu Wei Philosophy

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news, photography-tips, a-journeyAlan Ranger16 September 2025Alan Ranger Photographycomposition-curiousness
Composition Curiousness - Part 1 | Professional Guide
Composition Curiousness - Part 1 | Professional Guide

Composition Curiousness - Part 1 - Undoubtedly the most common question I am asked as a tutor is the one around composition.  How to, what, why, when and so on 

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger8 September 2025alan ranger photographycomposition-curiousness
Composition Curiousness - Part 2 | Professional Guide
Composition Curiousness - Part 2 | Professional Guide

“There will always be those who look only at technique, who ask ‘how’, while others of a more curious nature will ask ‘why’.Part 2 composition curiousness

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger5 September 2025Alan Ranger Photographycomposition-curiousness
Mastering the Art of Seasonal Photography: Nature's Rhythms
Mastering the Art of Seasonal Photography: Nature's Rhythms

Mastering the Art of Seasonal Photography: Embracing Nature's Rhythms - Mastering the art of seasonal photography requires more than just technical prowess

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photography-tips, online photography courseAlan Ranger1 September 2025tips, bonus module
04 What is ISO in Photography: A Guide for Beginners.
04 What is ISO in Photography: A Guide for Beginners.

What is ISO in photography? Plain-English definition, examples and pro tips. Set ISO for clean results and sharp photos —see when to raise or keep it low....

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photography-tips, online photography courseAlan Ranger20 August 2025Alan Ranger Photographycamera settings for photography, sharp photos, sharpness”, “focus”, “camera shake”, “tripod”, “shutter speed
Photo Print Sizes - Photo Sizing - Print Resolution Guide
Photo Print Sizes - Photo Sizing - Print Resolution Guide

Free printing guide and calculator for photo print sizes, DPI/PPI and aspect ratios. Check max print size, pixels needed & quality. Download the cheat-sheet

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photography-courses, photography-tips, photography-workshops, recommended-products, online photography courseAlan Ranger19 August 2025Alan Ranger Photographytips, printing, one-vision, photo print sizes, bonus module
Composition in Photography: Why the Camera Isn’t the Artist
Composition in Photography: Why the Camera Isn’t the Artist

Master composition in photography with five expert tips. The Camera Isn’t the Artist – You Are. Learn to see, balance, tell stories and create with intention

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photography-tips, online photography courseAlan Ranger26 July 2025Alan Ranger Photographybonus module
10 What is DYNAMIC RANGE in photography: A Beginners Guide
10 What is DYNAMIC RANGE in photography: A Beginners Guide

Struggling with highlights and shadows? Discover What is DYNAMIC RANGE in photography and grab the free 1-page PDF checklist with field tips and HDR help.

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photography-tips, online photography courseAlan Ranger16 July 2025Alan Ranger Photographycamera settings for photography
What is FRAMING in photography: A Guide for Beginners
What is FRAMING in photography: A Guide for Beginners

What is framing in photography? Learn types of frames, when to blur or keep context, how to expose for the subject. Step-by-step tips and a printable checklist

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photography-tips, online photography courseAlan Ranger14 July 2025Alan Ranger Photographycomposition guide
Mastering Exposure: Outdoor Photography Exposure Calculator
Mastering Exposure: Outdoor Photography Exposure Calculator

Master exposure with this free Outdoor Photography Exposure Calculator - Perfect for beginners learning aperture, shutter speed, ISO and the exposure triangle.

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photography-tips, online photography courseAlan Ranger12 July 2025Alan Ranger Photographytips, bonus module
Photography Styles: Trends, Tips & Finding Your Fit (2025
Photography Styles: Trends, Tips & Finding Your Fit (2025

Learn the key photography styles — what they look like, who they suit, 2024→2025 trend shifts, and quick tips. Plus a free PDF checklist and a 30-min clinic.

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger9 July 2025Alan Ranger Photography
How to find your Photography Style: Identify and Develop it
How to find your Photography Style: Identify and Develop it

How to find your Photography Style with a free PDF checklist. Analyse favourites, test genres, refine edits and curate a portfolio that feels authentic.

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photography-tips, online photography courseAlan Ranger6 July 2025Alan Ranger Photographycomposition guide
The Art of STORYTELLING PHOTOGRAPHY: Capturing Moments
The Art of STORYTELLING PHOTOGRAPHY: Capturing Moments

Master storytelling photography with intention, light, and emotion. Download a free 1-page PDF checklist to create powerful, narrative images that connect.

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photography-tips, online photography courseAlan Ranger6 July 2025composition guide
The History of Photography - Origin of Photography to Today

The history of photography, from early camera obscura to AI-powered digital imaging. Explore key milestones from the origin of photography to modern photography

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online photography courseAlan Ranger4 July 2025bonus module
Creative Photography Workshops: Unlocking Your Potential
Creative Photography Workshops: Unlocking Your Potential

Discover the art of creative photography. Find the right creative photography workshop for your skill level and embrace a transformative photographic journey.

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photography-basics, photography-tips, photography-workshopsAlan Ranger3 July 2025Alan Ranger Photography
ARCHITECTURE Photography Guide: Step-by-Step for Beginners
ARCHITECTURE Photography Guide: Step-by-Step for Beginners

Improve your ARCHITECTURE Photography with perspective control, light and composition. Download a free 1-page checklist to capture buildings with impact.

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online photography courseAlan Ranger25 June 2025Alan Ranger Photographyphotography genre, tips
07 Explaining EXPOSURE BRACKETING- HDR-A Guide for Beginners
07 Explaining EXPOSURE BRACKETING- HDR-A Guide for Beginners

Discover exposure bracketing in photography and download the free 1-page PDF checklist with quick tips on setup, shooting, HDR merging, and editing balance.

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photography-tips, tip-of-the-day, online photography courseAlan Ranger25 June 2025bracketing, hdr, photography tips, camera settings for photography
01 What is EXPOSURE in photography: A Guide for Beginners
01 What is EXPOSURE in photography: A Guide for Beginners

What is exposure in photography? Learn how aperture, shutter speed and ISO work together, and how to read a histogram—plus download a free field checklist

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photography-tips, online photography courseAlan Ranger18 June 2025Alan Ranger Photographycamera settings for photography
Why Photography is an Art of Observation: A Deep Dive
Why Photography is an Art of Observation: A Deep Dive

Photography is an Art of Observation — sharpen perception and reduce distractions with a free 1-page checklist to notice details and capture authentic images.

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photography-tips, online photography courseAlan Ranger18 June 2025Alan Ranger Photographycomposition guide
What is MINIMALIST PHOTOGRAPHY: Key Concepts for Beginners
What is MINIMALIST PHOTOGRAPHY: Key Concepts for Beginners

Discover the art of Minimalist Photography—master negative space, clean lines and gentle tones for impact. Download the free 1-page field checklist today.

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online photography courseAlan Ranger14 June 2025Alan Ranger Photographyphotography genre
What is PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY:  Essential Tips for Beginners
What is PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY: Essential Tips for Beginners

What is Portrait Photography captures personality and story with light, composition and connection. Download a free 1-page checklist to refine your portraits.

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online photography courseAlan Ranger10 June 2025Alan Ranger Photographyphotography genre
Master Photography with a Professional Photography Tutor
Master Photography with a Professional Photography Tutor

Unlock your creativity with a photography tutor near you. Receive tailored guidance, constructive feedback, and expert insights to elevate your photography

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photography-courses, private photography lessons, professional photographerAlan Ranger3 June 2025Alan Ranger Photography
STREET PHOTOGRAPHY Tips That Every Traveller Should Know
STREET PHOTOGRAPHY Tips That Every Traveller Should Know

Street Photography tips blends candid timing, ethics and storytelling. Learn practical tips, boost confidence, and grab a free 1-page field checklist today.

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online photography courseAlan Ranger31 May 2025Alan Ranger Photographyphotography genre, tips
08 What is FOCUS in Photography: Key Concepts Explained
08 What is FOCUS in Photography: Key Concepts Explained

Learn What is FOCUS in Photography: master AF-S vs AF-C, area modes and eye detection, avoid unsharp photos, and grab the free 1-page Focus Field Checklist

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photography-tips, online photography courseAlan Ranger29 May 2025Alan Ranger Photographycamera settings for photography, sharp photos, sharpness”, “focus”, “camera shake”, “tripod”, “shutter speed
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