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During my recent retreat in North Yorkshire, I had the chance to indulge in hobbies I usually overlook at home. Specifically, I spent a couple of days exploring drone photography. Although I've owned a drone for some time, I rarely use it for photography at home. The experience while using it on my break has taught me that drone photography presents unique differences and challenges compared to traditional hand-held camera photography. Flying the drone from our holiday cottag

I had to ask myself: "Is now a good time to start providing portrait photography services?" Artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about a significant transformation in photography. Now, even inexperienced individuals can capture good photos with ease. Here are some specific examples of how AI is being used in photography: Autonomous cameras: Some can now be programmed to take photos without human input. These cameras can use AI to identify subjects, set exposure, and even

For many years, I have had the ambition of starting a small part-time business focused on taking portraits. After retiring from IT Service Management in April 2023, I finally found the time to create a plan and build a portfolio of images that I can share. I have already taken several portrait shoots in my small home studio, mostly of newborns, but also of children, families, and recently, a few maternity and fashion shoots outdoors. My blog, 'Through the Lens,' documents my