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Jargon Buster: A guide to photographic printing terms
13 Mar 2017To the average person, paper is paper. However, to some – photographers and designers to name a few – one sheet of paper varies hugely from another.…
Jargon buster part 2: a guide to photographic printing terms
31 Mar 2017If you’ve just started printing your images, you’re probably not familiar with all of the terminology. We’ve decided to create a gui…
3 tips to create black and white prints that really impress
31 Mar 2017In some ways, it can be more difficult to create black and white prints than it can be to create colour prints. One reason is that colour is often considered a …
Black and white printing: choosing the best paper for your image
26 Mar 2019When it comes to printing in black and white, creating the most impressive print can often seem trickier than doing so in colour. Capturing your shot is the fir…
Tim Jones: Black and White Papers - The best papers so far for 2020
28 Jul 2020Tim Jones is our Tech Support wizard at Fotospeed. Tim is fantastic with all things printing and has an answer for nearly any problem. In this blog, Tim discuss…
The one photo paper I think all photographers should use
31 Mar 2017Anne Sutcliffe’s (FRPS EFIAP PPSA) images have been described as having a “painterly effect” or being “pastel pale and interesting&…
Why wildlife photography?
31 Mar 2017Tom Mason is a photographer and journalist based in the UK, with a passion for nature, conservation and wild places. Tom’s stunning images captured t…
The Wrong Gear: Photography equipment to invest in
31 Mar 2017Tom Mason is a photographer and journalist based in the UK, with a passion for nature, conservation and wild places. Tom’s stunning images captured t…
Printing with Fotospeed's Panoramic Papers & Creating Custom Paper Templates in Lightroom
31 Mar 2017Doug Chinnery is a professional teacher, printer, writer, and photographer based in Nottinghamshire, UK. He specializes in landscape photography and teache…
Turning over a new leaf: my thoughts on Fotospeed's new Platinum Gloss Art Fibre 300
31 Mar 2017Chris Palmer (FRPS EFIAP DPAGB APAGB), was first introduced to photography in the darkroom by his father at the age of seven. He has been producing photographs …
Why you should shoot landscape photography in bad weather
31 Mar 2017Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK and interna…
Let it rain, let it rain!: creating rainy-day photographs
31 Mar 2017Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK a…
Q&A with photographer Elke Vogelsang
05 Dec 2017You may have already spotted German born Elke Vogelsang as our newsletter’s Featured Photographer of the Week after her work grabbed our attention on the …
3 things we learnt when we went Extreme Printing
14 Dec 2017If you’ve been following us on Twitter or Facebook, you might have seen us doing something a little different recently. If you don’t &ndas…
A Trick Of The Light: Using light to photograph landscapes at night
15 Feb 2018Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK and interna…
Of Life and Land: an interview with photographer Lucy Saggers
08 Mar 2018Lucy Saggers has lived in Ampleforth since 2004 and worked as a photographer since 2013. Lucy works in black and white to focus on what, to her, are the essenti…
Noise Reduction: Paul Sanders on a mindful approach to photography
06 Apr 2018Paul Sanders has been a professional photographer since 1984, his career in newspapers and photojournalism culminated in his appointment as The Picture Editor o…
I would not be surprised if I use this paper for all my prints! : An interview with Joe Cornish
26 Jun 2018Joe Cornish has been a professional photographer since 1983, printed almost all his early black and white images in various darkrooms, and has printed digital i…
How to create the perfect panorama - a step-by-step guide
23 Jul 2018Derek Doar started out in photography at the age of 16, printing black and white images in the darkroom. Derek’s first love is Landscape Photography, his …
Portraits are about People: Chrissie Westgate's view on Street Portraiture
22 Aug 2018Chrissie Westgate is an international award-winning photographer with many years of experience. Chrissie is a regular visitor to India and her stunning portrait…
Understanding the tide: Rachael Talibart shares her tips on capturing the perfect seascape
17 Sep 2018Rachael Talibart is a former lawyer turned professional photographer specialising in the coast. Her inspiration comes from a childhood spent at sea and she is m…
This really is my dream paper: An interview with Doug Chinnery on Cotton Etching 305
18 Jun 2018Doug Chinnery is a professional teacher, printer, writer, and photographer based in Nottinghamshire, UK. He specialises in landscape photography and teaches a v…
The ABC of CameraWork: Andy Beel discusses his innovative viewfinder mnemonic
16 Nov 2018Professional photographer and monochrome printer, Andy Beel FRPS talks about his viewfinder workflow to pre-visualise the picture artistically and technically b…
A Meeting of Minds: An Interview with On Landscape's Tim Parkin
13 Dec 2018On 2nd - 4th November 2018, we supported On Landscape’s third conference, A Meeting of Minds, at the Rheged Centre on the edge of the Lake District by pri…
Shedding light on the daily moments of life: Lucy Saggers on black and white photography
08 Jan 2019Lucy Saggers has lived in Ampleforth since 2004 and worked as a photographer since 2013. Lucy works in black and white to focus on what, to her, are the essenti…
The ABC of CameraWork: Andy Beel discusses part 2 of his viewfinder workflow
23 Jan 2019Professional photographer and monochrome printer, Andy Beel FRPS talks about his viewfinder workflow to pre-visualise the picture artistically and technically b…
Showcasing your prints: Lizzie Shepherd on how to make a handmade photo book
06 Feb 2019Lizzie Shepherd is a professional landscape photographer, speaker, teacher, and writer, based in North Yorkshire. Lizzie specialises in landscape, nature and tr…
Fantasy landscapes: Anne Sutcliffe on the importance of immersing yourself in the environment
05 Mar 2019Anne Sutcliffe’s (FRPS EFIAP PPSA) images have been described as having a ‘painterly effect’ or being ‘pastel pale and interesting&rsquo…
Fotospeed Easybooks: making a photography portfolio with Andy Beel
01 May 2019Professional photographer and monochrome printer, Andy Beel FRPS talks about creating a reusable portofolio of prints with Fotospeed’s Easybooks. Andy pri…
Familiarity Breeds Content: why it is good to shoot closer to home
16 May 2019Photographers often talk about travel, but sometimes the best images can come from a location that you’re very familiar with. In this blog, Chris Palmer (…
Social media and photography: Julius Kahkonen on his journey into photography through social media
28 May 2019Julius Kähkönen is a 19-year-old full-time digital artist, traveller, and online entrepreneur from Finland. With over 285k Instagram followers built u…
Shedding light on the dark art of printing: An interview with Valda Bailey
18 Jun 2019We recently caught up with Valda Bailey, Valda is a professional photographer who first became passionate about photography when she was 14. She grew up in…
It never rains at Wimborne Minster Folk Festival: John Tilsley on shooting in unexpected conditions
25 Jun 2019Some photographers need the conditions to be ‘just right’. Others savour the challenge of adapting to the whims of the elements. Take Tony Worobiec,…
The Rules of Nature Photography Vs the Bob Cat
11 Jul 2019Anne Sutcliffe (FRPS, EFIAP, PPSA) love’s the natural world and is excited when she sees and is able to photograph animals. Not being a nature photographe…
Photographing People with Margaret Salisbury
24 Jul 2019“I find the most enjoyable images are to capture people in their own setting, at work, at play, in their homes or villages, and getting to know …
Decision Making in Printing with Charlie Waite
13 Aug 2019Why do I need to print? Why bother with printing? What is the point? Who do I even show my prints to? How do I even get an ex…
Professional Photography with Matt Hardy
07 Nov 2019Matt Hardy is a landscape and commercial photographer based in Dorset, UK. He’s been in love with photography from the moment he bought his first camera b…
Peter Yeo: Start the year right!
22 Jan 2020Peter was introduced to photography whilst training as a Royal Air Force Apprentice at RAF Hereford in the mid-1950s. At first his intention was to record the m…
Mike Martin: How to get started in portrait photography.
05 Feb 2020Mike Martin is a hobbyist photographer based around South West England and South Wales. After having a keen interest in photography for a long time, he started …
Tony Worobiec: The Flooded Landscape
18 Feb 2020Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK and interna…
Terry Donnelly: The Societies Convention
04 Mar 2020Terry Donnelly is a freelance photographer from Liverpool, who has worked with a wide range of journalistic clients, such as the BBC, ESPN and the Guardian. His…
Tony Worobiec: The Intimate Landscape (Part 1)
09 Apr 2020Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK and interna…
Tony Worobiec: The Intimate Landscape (Part 2)
22 Apr 2020Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK and interna…
Tony Worobiec : The Intimate Landscape (Part 3)
01 May 2020The potential for photographing indoors Having discussed what can be achieved when taking one's permitted daily walk during this period of self isolation…
Creating a panoramic image - Method 1: Single Image Method
13 May 2020Derek Doar started out in photography at the age of 16, printing black and white images in the darkroom. Derek’s first love is Landscape Photography, his …
Tony Worobiec : The Intimate Landscape (Part 4)
21 May 2020Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK and interna…
Tony Worobiec: The Intimate Landscape - Autumnal Trees (Part 5)
06 Oct 2020Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK and interna…
Tony Worobiec: The Intimate Landscape - Waterfalls (Part 6)
27 Oct 2020Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK and interna…
Tony Worobiec: The Intimate Landscape - The beauty of ice (Part 7)
10 Dec 2020Well, here we are again in a ‘lockdown’ and tier system, but as I explained in my first blog in this series, even our immediate locality offers us s…
What's the difference between colour calibration and profiling?
31 Mar 2017We all know that colour management is the key to a great print, but what some people don’t know, however, is exactly what individual steps make up the col…
Why customising your colour profiles is the most important part of your workflow
31 Mar 2017Colour calibration, as you might know, is an integral step in creating perfect photos from shoot, to screen, to print. Those serious about photography…
What is the difference between sRGB and Adobe RGB?
30 Nov 2017If you’ve ever played around with the settings either in your camera or in your editing software, or you ever made the transition from…
Why you should be Colour Calibrating your screen
18 Dec 2019Being a professional photographer in the modern-day is different compared to previous years. It’s much easier to reach your audience with the introduction…
Why photographers (even the professionals!) should attend photography workshops
31 Mar 2017Photography workshops aren’t just for beginners and hobby photographers – there are plenty of reasons why professional photographers should consider…
Top tips for autumn photography and printing
27 Nov 2017Autumn has long inspired landscape photographers – and with the beautiful array of colours in the trees, as well as the dramatic variation of lights and s…
How to choose a tripod that is right for you
30 Nov 2017On first consideration, tripods are very simple tools but when you’re looking to invest in one and start to do your research, it soon becomes clear that t…
Top tips for super festive snow photography
18 Dec 2017There’s nothing like a real-life winter wonderland to get you in the festive spirit, and whether you’ve been enjoying a spot of …
Top tips to see like a pro photographer, part 1
22 Jan 2018Andy Beel FRPS is a professional photographer, writer, mentor and workshop leader, and one of our Fotospeed photographers’. In the first of 2 blog posts i…
The benefits of the printed photograph
20 Feb 2018Elke Vogelsang is a self-taught photographer from Germany. She specializes in pet photography. Her three “photography companion dogs” and beloved ca…
Top tips to see like a pro photographer, part 2
19 Apr 2018Andy Beel FRPS is a professional photographer, writer, mentor and workshop leader, and one of our Fotospeed photographers. In the second blog in his ‘See …
The Fotospeed complete guide to darkroom printing
09 Oct 2018Darkroom printing can seem to be a bit of a dark art to most people. If you’re not really familiar with the process, it can seem unnecessarily complicated…
What accessories should you bring with you when on a landscape photography shoot?
11 Sep 2019Landscape photography is one of the most popular forms of photography. It’s virtually accessible to any photographer, however, you’ll more than like…
Animals to photograph in the UK
12 Mar 2020It would be easy to be put off by the idea of nature photography. What is it they say, ‘never work with animals and children’? No surprise then that…
How to photograph your pets at home
31 Mar 2020With the country being isolated, it's a very hard time for photographers to find things to shoot. Many are confined to their homes and gardens, and perhaps …
Top tips on creating portraits at home
18 Feb 2021Top tips on creating portraits at home Portrait photography can be extremely beneficial to any photographer. Whilst we’re currently in the midst of a p…
Choosing a photo printer that's right for you
31 Mar 2017Choosing a photo printer can be an overwhelming task. While in the long run it can save you a lot of money, you’ll have to spend at least a few …
How to create a deckle edge on your prints
23 Nov 2017A deckle edge is a great way to add a slightly different effect to your final print. The torn edges can help your images pack an extra punch and look great when…
3 benefits of using a continuous ink system
06 Dec 2017How does a continuous ink system work? A continuous ink system is a method used for delivering large volumes of ink to an inkjet printhea…
Why a photo makes the perfect gift
14 Dec 2017Do you dread the thought of being caught in the throes of gift shopping? Can’t face battling the crowds to pick a gift that your friend or loved one won&r…
What is baryta photo paper and why should it be your paper of choice?
18 Dec 2017If you’ve ever looked at, used, or been involved in conversations about the different types of paper available on the market, chances are you wi…
Selecting the best paper to achieve the best print
23 Apr 2019When it comes to printing your image, it’s essential that you consider the ink and paper that will bring out the best of the image you’ve spent time…
How to print panoramic on your home printer.
03 Oct 2019Panoramic photography arguably features some of the most breathtaking images available to print. The width on which the image is printed creates an immense sens…
The Landscape Photographers Calendar: what to shoot in January
11 Jan 2018Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK and interna…
The Landscape Photographers Calendar: what to shoot in February
07 Feb 2018Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK and interna…
The Landscape Photographers Calendar: what to shoot in March
06 Mar 2018Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK and interna…
The Landscape Photographers Calendar: what to shoot in April
27 Mar 2018Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK and interna…
The Landscape Photographers Calendar: what to shoot in May
01 May 2018Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK a…
The Landscape Photographers Calendar: what to shoot in June
01 Jun 2018Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK and interna…
The Landscape Photographers Calendar: what to shoot in July
03 Jul 2018Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK a…
The Landscape Photographers Calendar: what to shoot in August
30 Jul 2018Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK and interna…
The Landscape Photographers Calendar: what to shoot in September
04 Sep 2018Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK and interna…
The Landscape Photographers Calendar: what to shoot in October
24 Sep 2018Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK and interna…
The Landscape Photographer's Calendar: what to shoot in November
22 Oct 2018Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK and interna…
The Landscape Photographer's Calendar: what to shoot in December
26 Nov 2018Tony Worobiec is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and one of our Fotospeed photographers. He has won awards for photography both in the UK and interna…
Five reasons to visit Foto Fest
05 Aug 2019Our popular photography festival ‘Foto Fest’ is returning this September for its fourth year. The festival which started in 2015 has gone from stren…
Behind the photographers: Q&A with Foto Fest speakers Tom Way and Rachael Talibart
20 Aug 2019Foto Fest 2019 is less than one month away, meaning if you haven’t got your tickets yet, it’s best to get them here. Foto Fest, now in its fifth yea…
The essential photography kit for beginners
10 Oct 2019The photography market is awash with cameras, accessories, and gear that all suggest that as an amateur or a pro, you must have. This is not the case, and somet…
How to make your own calendar
14 Nov 2019Creating a calendar is the ideal opportunity for a photographer to showcase a wide range of pictures they’ve taken. No matter what style of photography yo…
Lizzie Shepherd: What images to use for your calendar
26 Nov 2019Lizzie Shepherd is a professional landscape photographer, speaker, teacher and writer, based in North Yorkshire, specialising in landscape, nature and travel ph…
Q&A with Terry Donnelly on his Air Ambulance Exhibit
07 Jan 2020Terry Donnelly is a freelance photographer from Liverpool, who has worked with a wide range of journalistic clients, such as the BBC, ESPN and the Guardian. His…
#WorldCyanotypeDay: How to create a cyanotype print
24 Sep 2020To celebrate World Cyanotype Day, we’ve decided to write a tutorial on how to make your own cyanotype prints using our Fotospeed Cyanotype Process Kit.&nb…
How to capture the perfect Christmas card imagery
05 Nov 2020Christmas is coming, and although this year may be different due to restrictions, it's still great to shoot some amazing christmas imagery. You might be thi…
#InternationalWomensDay - How did you get into photography?
05 Mar 2021#InternationalWomensDay is an important day to recognise the achievements of women. Throughout history, the day has been an important milestone in the cale…