Recent content by Katie Skelton

No sorry I'm not a 'complete' beginner but I am getting frustrated in this lens or what I could be doing wrong. However just followed step by step advice from someone else to check it which didn't involve my eyesight really....

Apologies - the focus point was on the line underneath the red subheading where the word 'depth' was. It has come out clear (it looks to me) using the live view but not (as clear) using the viewfinder. It was not moved or refocused at all.

This wasn't using back button focus. I followed to the letter what someone had suggested earlier and used a tripod so should be no user error. Following the instructions I focused on one area on the text. Using live view the text is clear when viewed at 100%. Using the viewfinder at same...

I’ve FINALLY found a spare few seconds to carry out what @CraigDHD helpfully suggested above. First photo is in live mode at 1.8 (well focussed), the next using the view finder at 1.8 and you can see the problem. Obviously a problem between the lens and af system. I’ve taken various photos...

Thank you I shall order the book now and be back later with some examples!!

Wow thank you so much for all the advice how helpful I have in mind the type of photos im looking at but don't know whether I can describe them well! Just basically very clean and bright? I must apologise that I literally dont know anything about lighting. I have only ever used the flash that...

Hi thanks for answering! It's going to firstly be older children (1-3 years old) and possibly babies depending on whether I can get any training! Also dogs if everything goes ok! Maybe using a few props and decorations?

good morning! I am a keen photographer, still lots to learn but really enjoy it! I need help with lighting (please assume I know nothing about anything...!) I suffer from anxiety and hair loss meaning I don't go out a lot but I do love raising money when I can for an animal charity. I have...

Really?! They link to the photos on mine! Do they not say gallery/photos then a number? Does this work? https://www.flickr.com/photos/147323720@N03/shares/2Z15Qx

Oh and I was looking at this pic again last night https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/photos/2.14626/ I originally thought it wasn't in focus but now I look back at it and zoom in it looks in focus? Or am I wrong? His eyes seem to be clear?

Ok so I had a bit of a practice yesterday - now taking much more notice of where I am focussing. I *think* they are better? The eyes seem to be clear?? But PLEASE tell me if not!!! I know the photos are artistically rubbish but I have to practice when I can ;)...

Brill I will try this!! Thanks everyone for your help it's been great. Going to take the lens out with the baby this afternoon and try, try, try again!!

Well to be honest ive never used any software on my photos yet. But I do have a very old cs2 version and elements on my computer don't know whether either are suitable?

The point was definitely on his eyes!