Ben hargreaves photography Ben Hargreaves | Here’s a full run through of all the lenses that I use to capture my images 😊 Don’t be put off by this list though. Life Through Optics · 📷 I like to take photos of cars. There are no shortcuts or hacks to get better at photography faster, it’s literally just spending time behind the camera taking photos and behind the computer editing them or learning from the amazing photographers out there for free on YouTube! Like I did with my mate @opticalwander For me, I wanted Mar 29, 2024 · #automotive #automotivephotography #cars #carphotography #car #photooftheday #photoshoot #photographer #photography #lamborghini #lamborghinihuracan #huracansto #v10". They trade their dreams for stability and wake Oct 22, 2023 · 25K likes, 34 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on October 22, 2023: "This shoot is going to live in my memory for a long time Such a pleasure to work with @euphoric_rides to shoot some photos of their epic Huracan and I also got the chance to drive it too! Absolutely unreal 朗欄 Need help with editing? My preset pack and editing tutorial is linked in my bio Shot on the @sonyaustralia Sony 146 Followers, 77 Following, 151 Posts - Ben Hargreaves (@ben____hargreaves) on Instagram: "Sea kayaking, bodyboarding, surfing, kayak surfing, guitar, harmonica Nov 11, 2023 · 37K likes, 113 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on November 11, 2023: "I can remember so vividly how hard it was when I started my photography and content creation journey… the learning curve was steep and the drop off rate can be so high. 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But please remember, photography is a creative pursuit and “rules” are made to be broken! Experiment and have fun, and I promise your style 131K likes, 498 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on October 26, 2023: "It can be super tough getting started with photography and the learning curve can be so steep that some people may give up… I’m always happy to share what I know so that people can use it as a starting point and push on from there I absolutely love taking photos, editing photos and creating content, so why wouldn’t I Aug 7, 2024 · POV shot on @goproanz @gopro Hero 10 Black #automotivephotography #carphotography #photoshoot #photographer #porsche #porsche911 #911gt3 #gt3". Here’s what helped me make it happen: 1️⃣ Experiment Until Nov 3, 2024 · 839 likes, 19 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on November 3, 2024: "Comment “BLUEPRINT” for the link to my free Photography Creator Blueprint. … At 29, I realized the life I’d built wasn’t my own. 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And one thing that has become so clear to me as I started to grow an audience is just how many Dec 23, 2024 · 4,294 likes, 28 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on December 23, 2024: "Another little snippet from the car photography workshop that I hosted with @ave___photography @maciejsphotos and @opticalwander earlier in the year It was super cool to add a little bit of structure to the session and make sure that everyone could come away with some cool shots and hopefully some new photography buddies as Aug 8, 2024 · 22K likes, 181 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on August 8, 2024: "Had heaps of fun pushing my Canon 70D to the limit with an application that it really isn’t designed for, motorsport photography It was a big challenge to capture any half decent panning shots of the cars at the @ausgp but I still managed to get a few nice ones And then it also made me appreciate my @sonyaustralia @sonyalpha 1,213 likes, 34 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on September 26, 2024: "“Stop, you’ll never be good. Ben Hargreaves | Another quick run through of my Photoshop workflow that I use to clean up my images 😊 @lincolnmorrey and I wanted to do something special | Instagram 1,699 likes, 49 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on December 22, 2024: "Comment ‘BLUEPRINT’ and I’ll send you my free Photography Creator Blueprint ️ … 2. In t 1,813 likes, 38 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on December 11, 2024: "Comment “BLUEPRINT” for my free Photography Creator Blueprint. 0 Lightroom Preset Pack. Since Dec 15, 2024 · 2,637 likes, 79 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on December 15, 2024: "Comment “TRANSFORM” if you’re ready to level up your editing and transform your images with one-click ️ … If you aren’t yet editing your photos and unlocking new ways to express yourself as a photographer beyond just hitting the shutter button, you have to start right now! 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I want to make sure that you can avoid Oct 26, 2024 · 14K likes, 104 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on October 26, 2024: "Sharing some images of @en_gin317 ‘s stunning GT4 RS that I managed to shoot during one of my photography workshops 😊 Shot these images a little while ago now and it’s so cool to see how much my images and my style have developed since then! Dec 4, 2024 · 563 likes, 25 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on December 4, 2024: "Comment “BLUEPRINT” for my free Photography Creator Blueprint. Sep 29, 2024 · 4,161 likes, 30 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on September 29, 2024: "I recently sat down with Niko from @ytg_bespoke to chat about all things photography, business, quitting my 9-5 and so many other topics! We chatted for so long that we had to split it up into two parts, both of which are now live on YTG’s YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. In t Sep 11, 2023 · Image carousel made in Adobe @photoshop #automotive #automotivephotography #cars #carphotography #car #photooftheday #photoshoot #photographer #photography #porsche #porschecayman #caymangt4 #gt4". But all I can say is that it worked for me — Truth 1: There are no hacks 14K likes, 113 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on July 18, 2024: "I’ll constantly keep sharing the message that you don’t need the latest and greatest camera gear to get started with photography and produce some great images! When you’re getting started, don’t worry so much about the camera body. Explore Ben Hargreaves’s 306 photos on Flickr! Dec 16, 2024 · 1,497 likes, 21 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on December 16, 2024: "Comment “BLUEPRINT” to get my step-by-step Photography Creator Blueprint. Don’t Wait for Opportunities—Create Them If you’re just starting, don’t sit back hoping for clients or perfect conditions. 1. Jul 31, 2024 · 26K likes, 103 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on July 31, 2024: "Finally sharing some content from the 2024 Australian Gran Prix, better late than never haha Had an awesome time hanging out with @_shotsbytom and doing some panning photography! Definitely a challenge because the F1 cars move so fast, but I’m enjoying the process of improving my skills bit by bit If you’d like any help with Oct 16, 2024 · Comment “TRANSFORM” and I’ll send you some more information on how I can help Shot on the @sonyaustralia Sony a6700 with the @sigmaphotoaustralia Sigma 18-50mm f2. Explore Ben Hargreaves’s 306 photos on Flickr! Oct 22, 2023 · 25K likes, 34 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on October 22, 2023: "This shoot is going to live in my memory for a long time Such a pleasure to work with @euphoric_rides to shoot some photos of their epic Huracan and I also got the chance to drive it too! Absolutely unreal 朗欄 Need help with editing? My preset pack and editing tutorial is linked in my bio Shot on the @sonyaustralia Sony Nov 11, 2023 · 37K likes, 113 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on November 11, 2023: "I can remember so vividly how hard it was when I started my photography and content creation journey… the learning curve was steep and the drop off rate can be so high. See the latest conversations with @lifethroughoptics_. It’s time for it to stop. Ben Hargreaves. · Experience: Life Through Optics · Education: Helping and motivating you to pursue your passion for photography and content creation. Here are five lessons I’ve learned about growing a personal brand as a photographer on social media: 1️⃣ Prioritise Consistency Above All Else 1,293 Followers, 388 Following, 23 Posts - Ben Hargreaves (@benhargreavesclimbing) on Instagram: "Freelance Routesetter" 7,221 likes, 41 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on January 31, 2024: "Hope you all enjoy hearing and seeing a little bit of my story during my studies and my career in Nov 4, 2024 · 4,565 likes, 19 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on November 4, 2024: "Another video from the awesome day that @callumdewarphotography and I spent with @davejones720 and @mikej_240z 朗 This time sharing some shot of this absolutely mind blowing 765LT 勞 This is one of those cars that I’d probably have in a heartbeat if I ever have the money, gotta work a bit harder first though haha! Hope you 12K likes, 67 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on October 4, 2023: "My first full year doing car photography is complete and I’ve had some amazing experiences I have also never been more focused on anything in my life! There have been countless late nights, early mornings, setbacks, challenges, struggles and wins, but I’m incredibly proud to say that as of last week I have left my 9-5 job and 3,334 likes, 414 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on September 17, 2024: "Comment “TRANSFORM” to learn my entire professional editing workflow. If you think it might be something you enjoy doing, then it’s definitely worth finding out. Your first camera DOES NOT MATTER. It proves to me time and time again that it isn’t the camera that you have, it’s just a matter of practice, getting some experience, lens/filter selection 1,078 likes, 15 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on October 23, 2024: "Comment “BLUEPRINT” for my free Photography Creator Blueprint. #automotivephotography #carphotography #photoshoot #photographer #porsche #porsche911 #911gt3rs #gt3rs". I started photography on the side while doing my 9-5, and now it’s my full-time job—shooting cars, traveling, and creating content. Focus on getting any interchangeable lens camera that can shoot in RAW and fits your budget Jan 21, 2024 · 364K likes, 149 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on January 21, 2024: "It has always been and will always be a privilege to be able to share what I know and empower as many people as I can to start their own photography journeys! It’s a no brainer for me! I love photography and creating content so much that why would I not what to get as many other people to do it as possible I will always be Oct 2, 2024 · 7,560 likes, 23 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on October 2, 2024: "Fun fact about me: I’m a bit scared of heights haha But you gotta do what you gotta do for the shot! Thanks to @ave___photography for the encouragement … If you’d like any help from me to level up your photo editing, I share everything I have learned throughout my photography journey inside my editing masterclass and Aug 10, 2024 · 30K likes, 323 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on August 10, 2024: "Always love taking out my secondhand Canon 70D and just seeing what it can do 朗 I love the feel of it in the hand and I’m always pleasantly surprised with the outputs. And one thing that has become so clear to me as I started to grow an audience is just how many people are out there that just need a little bit of help and Sep 16, 2024 · 5,427 likes, 53 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on September 16, 2024: "I had an absolute blast shooting this epic 992 Turbo S for @rbforged_ @rudebenz__ alongside @ave___photography @wolfies_garage @thetomeffect 朗 This was the first shoot as part of my UK and Europe trip and what a way to start it off! Lots more still to come so stay tuned! And if you need help with photo editing and you want 15K likes, 68 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on March 14, 2024: "Sharing a short snippet from a free photography workshop that I hosted This one is all about how I approach a photoshoot and go about getting warmed up before moving onto some more creative shots! @lincolnmorrey joined in as well and I had a blast taking @aykayshots @matrixx_media @deocarphotography @thelegitcreep @stcspots 1,372 likes, 7 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on August 11, 2024: "Special shoutout in today’s video for @jameypricephoto 朗 1. … After growing a combined following of over 1 million on social media and turning my passion for photography into a six-figure career, I know firsthand what it takes to leave the 9-to-5 grind and go all-in on your creative dreams. Here are five lessons I’ve learned about growing a personal brand as a photographer on social media: 1️⃣ Prioritise Consistency Above All Else Dec 18, 2024 · 1,220 likes, 32 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on December 18, 2024: "When I finished high school, I thought I had my future figured out. Just FIND A WAY to capture images. It’s POV shot on @goproanz @gopro Hero 10 Black #automotivephotography #carphotography #photoshoot #photographer #porsche #porsche911 #911gt3 #gt3rs #gt3". I didn’t know what angles to capture or how to position the subject. If you are looking for a recommendation from me though, it’d be 2,466 likes, 158 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on September 11, 2024: "Comment “BLUEPRINT” and I’ll DM you the link to my free Photography Creator Blueprint where I share exactly how I turned photography and content creation into my career. Here’s what helped me make it happen: 6 days ago · 104K Followers • 1. 802K Followers, 4,802 Following, 1,569 Posts - Ben Hargreaves (@lifethroughoptics_) on Instagram: "→ Helping and motivating you to pursue your passion for photography and content creation. University didn’t build my love for design; it ruined it Oct 1, 2024 · 2,828 likes, 21 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on October 1, 2024: "I’ve been a Harry Potter fan for pretty much my whole life, so shooting @josh. Ben Hargreaves | Some of you might remember this chat that I had with a couple of guys that stopped me while I was taking photos at a @benzinastables Cars & | Instagram Sep 16, 2024 · 5,012 likes, 51 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on September 16, 2024: "I had an absolute blast shooting this epic 992 Turbo S for @rbforged_ @rudebenz__ alongside @ave___photography @wolfies_garage @thetomeffect 朗 This was the first shoot as part of my UK and Europe trip and what a way to start it off! Lots more still to come so stay tuned! And if you need help with photo editing and you want 5,704 likes, 42 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on March 9, 2024: "Five Photography Truths: I started photography in February 2022. If you want to learn about how myself and Niko Jan 4, 2025 · 933 likes, 8 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on January 4, 2025: "Practice means progress. 5 years ago, I had just 125 followers—today, over 1 million people follow my work. Ben Hargreaves | Another quick run through of my Photoshop workflow that I use to clean up my images 😊 @lincolnmorrey and I wanted to do something special | Instagram 6,436 likes, 109 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on October 13, 2023: "2 weeks ago I left the 9-5 corporate job that I had held for over 5 years to pursue photography full time. When I started with photography and creating content, I was so bad that it felt like torture to do it. 5 years ago (ish) I tried motorsport panning photography for the first time at the 2023 Australian Grand Prix and I had absolutely no idea what I was doing Jamey came across the videos that I posted and was super encouraging and gave me some fantastic advice that has Dec 28, 2024 · 13K likes, 94 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on December 28, 2024: "If you want to get started with car photography, go to car meets and practice! I shot these photos at a local car meet on my Canon 70D that I bought secondhand for $195USD as a way to demonstrate that you don’t need the best gear or the craziest photoshoot opportunities to still get out and put the work in If you want to do 2,105 likes, 12 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on October 11, 2024: "“The RAW is better than the edit. Subscribe Sep 21, 2024 · Join us for a special two part series covering the world of Automotive Photography with special guest Ben Hargreaves also known as "Life Through Optics". I didn’t know how to use my camera. LTO 1. 0 (72 Dec 11, 2024 · Comment “BLUEPRINT” for my free Photography Creator Blueprint. I’m far from the 2,668 likes, 39 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on September 27, 2024: "POV: you’re a car photographer and you found a Ferrari parked in London. Photographer, Videographer & Content creator. View Ben Hargreaves’ profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members. Here are 5 simple truths that I learned on my journey: This probably isn’t the advice you’re expecting. It’s about how you use what you have and the practice you put into improving your skillset. Just focus on what you can control. patel8 ‘s Cayman at this location was so surreal… 勞 I can remember my mum reading the first book to me and my little brother every night when we were little kids and then she preordered every book after that so we could keep reading them My Episode · Car Talk - The YTG Podcast · Join us for a special two part series covering the world of Automotive Photography with special guest Ben Hargreaves also known as "Life Through Optics". I started taking photos/shooting videos on my phone in . … Here are 5 unconventional tips to build your portfolio and stand out: 1. … It’s nearly been exactly 1 year since I quit my 9-5 job as a Senior Project Manager/Senior Industrial Designer/Lecturer and became a full-time 2,006 likes, 22 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on September 29, 2024: "I recently sat down with Niko from @ytg_bespoke to chat about all things photography, business, quitting my 9-5 and so many other topics! We chatted for so long that we had to split it up into two parts, both of which are now live on YTG’s YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. ” I’ll always keep sharing the message that it’s not about how new your gear is, how big your budget is or how much you spend on equipment. As a photographer, my job is nowhere near finished when I just press the shutter button. … I have put together a free blueprint designed to be a step-by-step resource to help you build your photography/content creator business from scratch. Just pick up your phone and start taking photos. … I used to work a 9-5 job as a project manager, industrial designer and lecturer and now Oct 18, 2024 · 44K likes, 63 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on October 18, 2024: "Reflecting a little bit today after recently ticking over my first full year of being a full-time photographer/content creator and thinking back to this epic shoot with @hypo_34 The reasons that I do what I do still haven’t changed a bit. 5. Edited in @adobe @lightroom using my presets from my preset pack. They are of course @northborders and @thecarcreative 朗 they both taught me everything I know about car photography and gave me the skills and confidence I needed to start my own journey in Feb 2022. If you love shooting cars as much as me, grab your camera and head out into your city! You never know what you might find on your adventures … And if you’d like any help from me to level up your photo editing, I share everything I have learned Aug 24, 2024 · 11K likes, 38 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on August 24, 2024: "I bet you never thought a ladder was a key piece of photography equipment, especially for car photography! But I found it that it is! I never thought it was something I needed when I started, but I bought one specifically for this GT3 RS shoot and it worked great! It really gave me the flexibility to compose my images how I Jul 25, 2023 · Ben Hargreaves started 'Life Through Optics' during the early stages of 2022, where he promised to himself that he would post on Instagram twice daily. Apr 17, 2024 · 3,870 likes, 129 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on April 17, 2024: "If you’re sitting on the fence about giving photography/content creation a try, why not just give it a go? Start simple, start easy and keep it fun! You don’t need fancy gear. If you want to learn about how myself and Niko 21K likes, 87 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on April 29, 2023: "This video is a tribute to two amazing humans, who without which I would have never gotten my start with car photography. My purpose on here is to share what I know, help people to improve their skills in Oct 21, 2024 · 17K likes, 80 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on October 21, 2024: "Probably one of the final, if not the final set featuring @josh. Focus on getting any interchangeable lens camera that can shoot in RAW and fits your budget 3,111 likes, 15 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on March 17, 2024: "Here is the simplest way to get started with photography: 1. Subscribe. From there it’s about bringing the image to life and making it uniquely my own through the power of Apr 29, 2024 · 18K likes, 5,305 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on April 29, 2024: "Comment the word ‘MASTERY’ and I’ll DM you the link! I can remember so vividly how hard it was when I started my photography and content creation journey… the learning curve was steep and the drop off rate can be so high. ” If you look for problems or reasons why you can’t do something POV shot on @goproanz @gopro Hero 10 Black #automotivephotography #carphotography #photoshoot #photographer #porsche #porsche911 #911gt3 #gt3rs #gt3". Any French speakers out there, let me know how I did in the comments! … If you need help with photo editing and you want to learn my entire editing Dec 12, 2024 · 1,098 likes, 13 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on December 12, 2024: "Here’s a quick run through of my favourite car photography technique while I was teaching my mate @shootwithaidan Shooting in dark conditions with a camera that doesn’t have the best low light performance (like my a6700) is pretty tough at the best of times, but this technique allows you to get super clean night shots Oct 11, 2024 · 5,066 likes, 77 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on October 11, 2024: "“The RAW is better than the edit. The book uses images of roads, tracks and waterways to evoke both a literal journey and a metaphorical sense of life as a journey. 5K Threads • Photographer and Videographer Content Creator Preset Pack & Editing Tutorial | YouTube Channel . If you want to learn about how myself and Niko Join us for a special two part series covering the world of Automotive Photography with special guest Ben Hargreaves also known as "Life Through Optics". patel8 ‘s super clean Pandem Cayman 朗 Absolutely loved shooting this car and you may see it again in the future once I get myself back to the UK for some more adventures Couple of sneaky Tower Bridge shots at the end too, but my camera was really struggling in 380 likes, 29 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on December 22, 2024: "Comment ‘BLUEPRINT’ and I’ll send you my free Photography Creator Blueprint ️ … 2. I chose to study Industrial Design and spent the next 8 years at university. In this, Part 2 of the feature length special, we discuss our most memorable photoshoots, Ben's recent experience driving Niko's Lotus Elise, the Targa Classica rally, next car purchases, Sony vs Canon Aug 7, 2024 · POV shot on @goproanz @gopro Hero 10 Black #automotivephotography #carphotography #photoshoot #photographer #porsche #porsche911 #911gt3 #gt3". I have put this blueprint together so that you can avoid my mistakes and benefit from what I learned over my journey from working a 9-5 corporate job to becoming a full-time photography creator. Oct 2, 2024 · 6,603 likes, 19 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on October 2, 2024: "Fun fact about me: I’m a bit scared of heights haha But you gotta do what you gotta do for the shot! Thanks to @ave___photography for the encouragement … If you’d like any help from me to level up your photo editing, I share everything I have learned throughout my photography journey inside my editing masterclass and 1 day ago · 1,144 likes, 15 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on January 16, 2025: "I apologise for absolutely butchering the French language 藍 My good mate @ave___photography was trying to teach me some during a shoot with this mototechnique ‘s epic Dino. By the time I graduated, I was done—burnt out, exhausted, and completely over the thing I once thought was my passion. Here’s how I made it happen Jun 17, 2024 · 24K likes, 81 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on June 17, 2024: "If you’re out there wanting to get started with photography, grow a community on social media, and make all of this your job then remember this: Ordinary actions for an extraordinary length of time leads to amazing results. Or buy an affordable camera that fits your budget. Then 1 year and 8 months later I quit my 9-5 job and went full time (Oct 2023). You can’t control who might see your work, or how many likes/comments Dec 9, 2024 · 15K likes, 68 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on December 9, 2024: "Here’s a few shots that I managed to get during the car photography workshop that @ave___photography @opticalwander @maciejsphotos and I ran at the halfway point of our London photowalk It was a blast to take everyone through a crash course in car photography and to capture some shots with @maciejsphotos Sony A7RV 朗 Huge Oct 23, 2024 · 702 likes, 28 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on October 23, 2024: "Comment “BLUEPRINT” for my free Photography Creator Blueprint. ” But if I stop, I’ll never be good. Posts. … 5 Tips To Get Better At Photography super fast! Tip One: The “Solution Mindset” In those early days, you have to change your mindset from a “problem mindset” to a “solution mindset. Take matters into your own hands: - Car photography Apr 4, 2024 · Comment the word ‘MASTERY’ and I’ll DM you the link! I can remember so vividly how hard it was when I started my photography and content creation journey… the learning curve was steep and the drop off rate can be so high. So I decided to take my car out to Black Spur in the Yarra Ranges, one of Jul 30, 2024 · 5,250 likes, 2,459 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on July 30, 2024: "Comment “BLUEPRINT” for my free step-by-step tool designed to help you build a photography/content creation business from scratch. It seems like these sorts of thoughts and comments stem from Sep 27, 2024 · 5,063 likes, 25 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on September 27, 2024: "Bringing you along for more of the adventures from when @opticalwander and I stumbled across this epic Ferrari F355 in a perfect blue and tan spec Finding it on a street like this was just the perfect backdrop as well! It was so much fun to stop and get some shots of it Hope you enjoy the vibes as much as we did, and don’t 5,194 Followers, 1,784 Following, 69 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Ben Hargreaves (@deep_nxrth) 131K likes, 498 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on October 26, 2023: "It can be super tough getting started with photography and the learning curve can be so steep that some people may give up… I’m always happy to share what I know so that people can use it as a starting point and push on from there I absolutely love taking photos, editing photos and creating content, so why wouldn’t I Jul 31, 2024 · 26K likes, 103 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on July 31, 2024: "Finally sharing some content from the 2024 Australian Gran Prix, better late than never haha Had an awesome time hanging out with @_shotsbytom and doing some panning photography! Definitely a challenge because the F1 cars move so fast, but I’m enjoying the process of improving my skills bit by bit If you’d like any help with Oct 16, 2024 · Comment “TRANSFORM” and I’ll send you some more information on how I can help Shot on the @sonyaustralia Sony a6700 with the @sigmaphotoaustralia Sigma 18-50mm f2. I’m fortunate that this sort of stuff doesn’t get to me personally, but seeing it on other people’s work (especially beginners) really makes my blood Jul 18, 2024 · 15K likes, 124 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on July 18, 2024: "I’ll constantly keep sharing the message that you don’t need the latest and greatest camera gear to get started with photography and produce some great images! When you’re getting started, don’t worry so much about the camera body. Photography Creator Blueprint. Car photography seemed like something that I might like so I wanted to give it a try. And one thing that has become so clear to me as I started to grow an audience is just how many people are out there that just need a little bit of help and Sep 16, 2024 · 5,427 likes, 53 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on September 16, 2024: "I had an absolute blast shooting this epic 992 Turbo S for @rbforged_ @rudebenz__ alongside @ave___photography @wolfies_garage @thetomeffect 朗 This was the first shoot as part of my UK and Europe trip and what a way to start it off! Lots more still to come so stay tuned! And if you need help with photo editing and you want 15K likes, 68 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on March 14, 2024: "Sharing a short snippet from a free photography workshop that I hosted This one is all about how I approach a photoshoot and go about getting warmed up before moving onto some more creative shots! @lincolnmorrey joined in as well and I had a blast taking @aykayshots @matrixx_media @deocarphotography @thelegitcreep @stcspots Jul 11, 2023 · 7,512 likes, 116 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on July 11, 2023: "The best entry level camera if you don’t have a dedicated camera right now is ANYTHING. Products. Any camera that allows you to shoot in full manual mode, in RAW image format and allows you to change lenses is a great place to start and learn all the photography basics. … Photo editing is such an enormous part of photography. I’m fortunate that this sort of stuff doesn’t get to me personally, but seeing it on other people’s work (especially beginners) really makes my blood Jul 22, 2024 · 9,223 likes, 376 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on July 22, 2024: "Not sure if anyone else has seen these sorts of comments… People saying that “real” photographers shouldn’t need to edit their photos, that editing is somehow fake and misleading, or that if you edit your images then you don’t know how to take a decent photo. … Have you ever asked yourself: What if it could all actually work out? What if you chased your passions and dreams? What if you discovered what you are truly capable of? Most people never find out. Founder @escaperoadmap Workshop, products & free guides 👇🏻" 4 days ago · 15K likes, 44 comments - lifethroughoptics_ on January 13, 2025: "Here’s another set featuring @craig_fd ‘s epic RX-7 that I managed to get during the London photowalk Still crazy to think that @maciejsphotos @opticalwander @ave___photography and I managed to host this event 朗 We’ll definitely have to get together again and do more! … If you need help with photo editing and you want Jul 15, 2021 · For this month’s spotlight on Sheffield snappers, we speak to Ben Hargreaves (@deep_nxrth) about his journey into photography, lessons learned along the way and why seals make the best shoot buddies.
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