
Should I do a photography course?
Do you think it would be helpful for me to do a photography course? I get asked this question in

Living Together (CHADS Theatre)
Settings: 1/80s, f/4, ISO 2500. Lens: RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM @30 mm. Production photography time at CHADS theatre –

The British Museum, London
I’ve been away for a few days. After staying with a friend in Rugby it was down to London for

YOUR top 10 images from 2021
In my previous video I shared with you my top 10 images from 2021 – in this video I have

My top 10 images from 2021
These are my top 10 images from 2021. I explain why I do this annual selection and talk about how

Under Construction – PLEASE READ THIS!
Welcome to “Making Photos” the new photography resource brought to you by Ian’s Studio / Ian M Butterfield. We are just

Happy Christmas 2021
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy Christmas and I hope you have

Learn Affinity Photo #9 – Cut-out words
This is #9 in a series of videos enabling you to learn Affinity Photo. We start with the basics of
Theatre Photography
Theatre photography is a specialist photography genre. In this tutorial video I talk you through what is involved. The video

Kat Y at a mentored shoot
Today I was leading a mentored studio hire at the studio for a client. The model for the shoot was

Affinity Photo #8 – Non-destructive Dodge and Burn tools
This is #8 in a series of videos enabling you to learn Affinity Photo. We start with the basics of

The Garrick Express
The Garrick Express (Image Reference: 20211213A-R8065) I was at Stockport Garrick Theatre photographing the Christmas youth production. The play was
How to shoot a Christmas Box of Delights image
Learn how to shoot a Christmas Box of Delights image
Film noir lighting for studio photography + Hollywood glamour lighting
In this video, I show various studio lighting setups for film noir photography and for Hollywood glamour photography. This includes

Learn Affinity Photo #7 – Dodge and Burn and Sponge tools
This is #7 in a series of videos enabling you to learn Affinity Photo. We start with the basics of

YourPortfolio – New Portfolio Hosting Site
Where do you publish your photos online? On your website? Twitter? Instagram? Flickr? Well, there is another player in the
Before & After Challenge
I’m starting a new photography challenge – it is called my “Before & After Challenge”. The aim of the challenge

COVID-19 Notes & Policies (UPDATED 8 April 2021)
It’s a constantly evolving set of notes but if you want to see our COVID-19 Notes and Policies you can