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I post a blog on photography on a weekly basis covering photography tips and related news as well as photos made by my myself and clients (read customer reviews) on my photography workshops and photography courses.
 

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Tip of the day - Advanced Photo Editing with NIK Collection
Tip of the day - Advanced Photo Editing with NIK Collection
Tip of the day - Advanced Editing – Using NIK Collection.  Learn Photography - Editing Software – Advanced Editing with NIK - Color Efex Pro 4 - Using Filters
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photography-basics, photography-tips, tip-of-the-dayAlan Ranger16 July 2020Alan Ranger Photographytips, learn-photography, NIK
Case Study - Jacki Rosin - Client A Photographic Journey
Case Study - Jacki Rosin - Client A Photographic Journey

Jacki Rosin has been with me since 2013 - read this case study to see how much Jacki has improved her photography with tutoring and a photographic journey

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student-photosAlan Ranger28 June 2020case-studies, a photographic journey
North Devon Coastal Workshop | Why I love Hartland Quay
North Devon Coastal Workshop | Why I love Hartland Quay

look at the images from this x-rated Devon coastline and what a weekend photography workshop can offer you with the help of a pro | Hartland Quay Workshop

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photography-workshopsAlan Ranger20 May 2020Alan Ranger Photography
Virtual Bluebell Photoshoot for the NHS | Money Raised
Virtual Bluebell Photoshoot for the NHS | Money Raised

24-04-20 - You can’t attend the bluebell photoshoot workshops this year so I am bringing them to you with an NHS Junior Doctor. Please watch and share.

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covid-19-support, photography-workshops, what's-behind-the-image, newsAlan Ranger25 April 2020bluebells, news
Case Study - Chris Shaw - Client A Photographic Journey
Case Study - Chris Shaw - Client A Photographic Journey

Case Study - Chris Shaw shares A Photographic Journey - Discover how Chris improved over 12 months of tuition with Alan Ranger. | Interview with Chris

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student-photosAlan Ranger15 April 2020Solihullcase-studies, a photographic journey
photography show buying guide | Professional Guide
photography show buying guide | Professional Guide

With the annual photography show at Birmingham NEC fast approaching, I am getting the usual flurry of questions | photography show buying guide to equipment

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newsAlan Ranger31 March 2020Alan Ranger Photography recommended-products
Case Study - Francis Peckham LRPS | RPS Distinctions
Case Study - Francis Peckham LRPS | RPS Distinctions

Francis Peckham shares how he gained his LRPS - RPS Distinctions, the challenges, experience and resulting successful panel with my RPS Mentoring Programme

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photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger22 March 2020Alan Ranger Photographycase-studies, rps-panel, rps distinctions
Avoid Camera Shake - Use a remote release or self-timer
Avoid Camera Shake - Use a remote release or self-timer

Remote Release = Sharp Shots - Remote cable shutter releases remove the risk of blurred and sometimes blurry photographs. Avoid camera shake with a remote

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photography-tips, recommended-productsAlan Ranger16 January 2020
Case Study - Vincenzo Albano ARPS | RPS Distinctions
Case Study - Vincenzo Albano ARPS | RPS Distinctions

Vincenzo Albano shares how he gained his ARPS - RPS Distinctions, the challenges, experience and resulting successful panel with my RPS Mentoring Programme

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photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger30 October 2019Alan Ranger Photographycase-studies, rps-panel, rps distinctions
Case Study - Jacki Rosin ARPS | RPS Distinctions Panel
Case Study - Jacki Rosin ARPS | RPS Distinctions Panel

Jacki Rosin shares how she gained her ARPS - RPS Distinctions, the challenges, experience and resulting successful panel with my RPS mentoring sessions

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photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger20 October 2019Alan Ranger Photographycase-studies, rps-panel, rps distinctions
Ireland Photography Workshop Recce Report | Dingle to Kerry
Ireland Photography Workshop Recce Report | Dingle to Kerry

Ireland Photography Workshop recce report of locations and sample photos of an amazing landscape/seascape terrain.| South Kerry Ireland Photography workshop

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photography-workshopsAlan Ranger21 September 2019Alan Ranger Photography
Partnership with One Vision Imaging - 12% off All Products
Partnership with One Vision Imaging - 12% off All Products

As a preferred partner, I am delighted to be able to share an ongoing offer - 12% discount off any order you place with One Vision Imaging for your printing.

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photography-offers, photography-tips, recommended-productsAlan Ranger28 August 2019Alan Ranger Photographyprinting, one-vision
Case Study - Anne Watkinson LRPS | RPS Distinctions
Case Study - Anne Watkinson LRPS | RPS Distinctions

Anne Watkinson shares how she gained her LRPS Distinction with my mentoring scheme, the challenges, experience and successful RPS panel | RPS Distinctions

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photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger14 July 2019Alan Ranger Photographycase-studies, rps-panel, rps distinctions
Case Study - Paul Kirby LRPS | RPS Distinctions Panel
Case Study - Paul Kirby LRPS | RPS Distinctions Panel

Paul Kirby shares how he gained his LRPS - RPS Distinctions, the challenges, experience and resulting successful panel with my rps mentoring programme.

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photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger12 July 2019Alan Ranger Photographycase-studies, rps-panel, rps distinctions
Case Study - Joyce James LRPS | RPS Distinctions Panel
Case Study - Joyce James LRPS | RPS Distinctions Panel

Joyce James shares how she gained her LRPS - RPS Distinctions, the challenges, experience and resulting successful panel with my rps mentoring programme

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photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger12 July 2019Alan Ranger Photographycase-studies, rps-panel, rps distinctions
Photographers Rights in the UK - What are the Facts?
Photographers Rights in the UK - What are the Facts?

Unlocking the Secrets to Photographers Rights in the UK: Your Comprehensive Guide to Legal Protection, Permissions and Creative Freedom! Don't Miss Out

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger23 April 2019photographers-rights
Creative Photo Editing MasterClass | Professional Tuition
Creative Photo Editing MasterClass | Professional Tuition

Creative photo editing masterclass: "To date, this was the most inspiring session I have attended as it brought so many things together." Photography News Blog

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lightroom, photography-courses, student-photosAlan Ranger11 February 2019Alan Ranger Photographymasterclasses, editing-photos
A Christmas Day memory for those less fortunate. | Crisis
A Christmas Day memory for those less fortunate. | Crisis

Give a homeless person the gift of a memory in print this Christmas Day. Donate £1.50 to give one person a portrait. Crisis Christmas Day Coventry 2018

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newsAlan Ranger6 December 2018Alan Ranger Photographyhelp-portrait
How to Make Images That are Moving | Moving Photographs
How to Make Images That are Moving | Moving Photographs

moving photographs interest, from the outset, I was often amazed at how the camera could show things we can't experience the same way with our own eyes.  

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger15 August 2018Alan Ranger Photographytips
Suffolk Punch - A personal perspective & Background
Suffolk Punch - A personal perspective & Background

Suffolk Punch is an area of untapped beauty and photographic challenges.  Read about my latest photo workshop in a harsh light in an inspiring location.

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photography-workshopsAlan Ranger2 March 2018Alan Ranger Photography
Photographers Copyright - digital images and the internet
Photographers Copyright - digital images and the internet

I get asked the question on photographers copyright on numerous occasions by clients, so thought I'd share this with the community. | photography news blog |

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news, photography-tipsAlan Ranger28 January 2018Alan Ranger Photographynews, copyright
Help Portrait - Coventry Report | Giving Pictures Not Taking
Help Portrait - Coventry Report | Giving Pictures Not Taking

Local photographers, hair and makeup artists joined Crisis and The Salvation Army in Coventry to support the homeless with Help Portrait | Photography Blog |

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newsAlan Ranger7 December 2017Alan Ranger Photographyhelp-portrait
Help Portrait - UK-Coventry-School-Shoot | Giving Pictures
Help Portrait - UK-Coventry-School-Shoot | Giving Pictures

Our first Help Portrait shoot in Coventry. My crew gave up their time, expertise and equipment to shoot 25 family portraits in a local school | Photography Blog

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newsAlan Ranger7 July 2017Alan Ranger Photographynews, help-portrait
Schools Photo Project - Photography for kids with learning
Schools Photo Project - Photography for kids with learning

School photo project for kids with learning needs for them to express themselves through the lens of a camera and tell their own stories and share their vision

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news, student-photosAlan Ranger11 May 2017Alan Ranger Photographykids
Night time photography - Shooting in Low Light Tips
Night time photography - Shooting in Low Light Tips

It’s amazing how much the landscape changes during the dark hours of the night. During winter, we have even more opportunities to shoot Night Time Photography

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger30 March 2017
Ruby's First Photo Project | The start of her journey
Ruby's First Photo Project | The start of her journey

I am about to start teaching photography to a class of special needs teeangers and have had to prepare a range of tasks and ideas for a photo project for them.

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newsAlan Ranger30 March 2017Alan Ranger Photographykids
Help Portrait | UK Coventry Event | Giving Pictures
Help Portrait | UK Coventry Event | Giving Pictures

Help Portrait is about GIVING the pictures, not taking them. These photography portraits aren’t for a portfolio, website, or sale. | Photography News Blog |

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newsAlan Ranger24 March 2017Alan Ranger Photographyhelp-portrait
Learn how to use Lightroom to edit  | Professional Guide
Learn how to use Lightroom to edit | Professional Guide

Learn how to set-up and use Lightroom to edit images on my Lightroom photography course or beginners introductory class | Coventry or Online | Open to All

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news, lightroom, photography-tips, student-photosAlan Ranger9 September 2016Alan Ranger Photography
My LRPS journey – Mike Ford | Client RPS Distinctions
My LRPS journey – Mike Ford | Client RPS Distinctions

I am pleased to be able to share a guest blog from Mike Ford, who achieved his LRPS - RPS Distinctions in September 2015 with some personal online mentoring

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student-photosAlan Ranger29 April 2016alan ranger photographycase-studies, rps-panel, rps distinctions
Don't be wonky - Get your camera leveling right | Guide
Don't be wonky - Get your camera leveling right | Guide

DSLR Camera Spirit Level- If there is one thing that tests my patience more than any other thing when reviewing images it's a wonky horizon | camera leveling

 

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photography-tips, recommended-productsAlan Ranger31 January 2016recommended-products, NIK
Struggle to see your camera screen | Professional guide
Struggle to see your camera screen | Professional guide

Every photographer who has been outside in bright sunlight will know it's hard to review your image on the back of the camera | Tips to see the camera screen

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photography-tips, recommended-productsAlan Ranger31 January 2016recommended-products, NIK
Photography Equipment for Beginners | Professional Guide
Photography Equipment for Beginners | Professional Guide

photography equipment for beginners - If you’re only just entering the world of photography, understanding what equipment is essential, useful or an accessory

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger27 January 2016recommended-products, NIK
Phone Camera Vs the Digital Camera | Is the mobile good?
Phone Camera Vs the Digital Camera | Is the mobile good?

I have lost count of the number of times I have heard someone say, within earshot, that the Phone camera is great.  I agree how does it compare to a dslr

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger1 September 2015
Photography – The Epitome of Art - Stories without words
Photography – The Epitome of Art - Stories without words

photographers will debate, photography is an art in its own right, enchanting millions of onlookers every year. Stories without words | the epitome of art

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newsAlan Ranger19 August 2015
Case Study - Mike Ford shares a photographic journey
Case Study - Mike Ford shares a photographic journey

Mike Ford signed up for photography tuition in March 2014 after meeting me the Photography Show at the NEC.  Case Study a photographic journey with him to RPS

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student-photosAlan Ranger19 July 2015case-studies, a photographic journey
Case Study - Joyce James shares a photographic journey
Case Study - Joyce James shares a photographic journey

Joyce signed up for her first photography tuition in September 2013. Since then she has remained a repeat customer - see a photographic journey case study

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student-photosAlan Ranger18 July 2015case-studies, a photographic journey
Help children take photos - Photography For Kids Guide
Help children take photos - Photography For Kids Guide

Photography may seem like an adult’s hobby with all the seemingly complicated equipment and varied jargon that comes along with it. | Photography For Kids

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photography-tipsAlan Ranger19 June 2015
Case Study - Kirsten Pearce shares a photographic journey
Case Study - Kirsten Pearce shares a photographic journey

Kirsten Pearce A Photographic Journey - Case Study - Kirsten's improvement has been steady and a testament to anyone who thinks it's too complicated |

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student-photosAlan Ranger12 June 2015case-studies, a photographic journey
Abstract Photography - Visual Reference | Professional Guide
Abstract Photography - Visual Reference | Professional Guide

Abstract photography is the art of showing a subject independent of the visual references in the world. Sign up for abstract photo classes | Photography Blog

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newsAlan Ranger30 April 2015
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