Hints and tips – Graham Snook Photography

Why does a professional sailing photographer need two cameras?

Graham Snook — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 12:25:43 +0000

Nobody is perfect, least of all me. So in the same veins that I back up everything three times whenever possible, I also carry two cameras to a shoot. I like to work on the ‘what if’ scenario. Nothing in life is certain, even things that don’t seem possible happen. ... Read article

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Dealing with lens flare now the sun is out

Graham Snook — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 09:20:41 +0000

The sun is shining YAY! Well, it is at the time of writing this. After a gale-strewn winter, the warmth of the sun seems more welcome than ever before. As much as the sun is great for photography, sailing or otherwise, it also brings with it some negatives. If the ... Read article

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The advantages of RAW Vs Jpg – Part 1- Colour depth

Graham Snook — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:22:11 +0000

Where to start on this thorny topic? Why choose RAW over jpg? One of the reasons is the amount colour information that recorded. Take a look at these two images of the Sunseeker 40m: One is processed RAW images, one a Jpg from the camera, I think it’s clear to ... Read article

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Use a tripod or increase the ISO? – The results

Graham Snook — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 12:49:09 +0000

How can you improve a photograph in two minutes? Read on and I’ll tell you…Recently I’ve been pushing the boundaries of what would have been unusable or impossible in the days of film. With winter comes less light, and what light there is hangs around for less time. I’ve been ... Read article

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The cheapest camera bag? An unlikely choice

Graham Snook — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:55:24 +0000

Apologies for the lack of Friday photos and Tuesday tips recently. It’s been a mad couple of weeks. Work before, during, and after the Southampton Boat Show has been intense. Producing videos, taking photographs, writing and organising boat tests, not to mention coordinating ways to get to the un-flyable parts ... Read article

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Spare camera battery – Do I need one?

Graham Snook — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 12:07:25 +0000

When writing these tips I’m fully aware it opens the door to Murphy and his law-maker friends to come round to my house and give me a swift kicking. I know that, but I’ve been playing this game for long enough to know that if something can happen, it probably ... Read article

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How to release a stuck filter

Graham Snook — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 08:32:25 +0000

One of the joys of working on the water is the rate at which salt water can take its evil toll on camera equipment. Water and cameras don’t mix, but in my line of work, they have to. One problem I regularly encounter is my UV filters get stuck on ... Read article

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Choosing a camera – What do I need?

Graham Snook — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 13:25:54 +0000

Photography is a strange profession; it’s something that millions of people do for fun. It’s not doing accounts, accounts aren’t fun – for me at least, I’ll happily pay for someone else to do my accounts. But anyone with an interest in photography would happily do my occupation. Unlike a ... Read article

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Colour balance explained – Using a custom white balance

Graham Snook — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 23:08:49 +0000

This Amel 55 looks yellow, but actually, she was white. It’s all down to the colour of light. Back in the days of film we photographers had a choice of two types of transparency film for different light sources: daylight and tungsten. You shot daylight outside. Inside, under burning bits ... Read article

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Camera focus explained

Graham Snook — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:06:37 +0000

Take a look at the image above image, it’s a reject from a recent shoot of the Princess 52 for Motor Boats Monthly and Motor Boat and Yachting. Not a great shot, but there is one uncorrectable error with it, and it’s not the seagull. Have a look at it ... Read article

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