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The first mistake people make after sunset?Treating the scene like it's simply a darker version of daytime.Night photogr...
03/10/2026

The first mistake people make after sunset?
Treating the scene like it's simply a darker version of daytime.

Night photography isn't just daytime photography with less light. Your camera settings, composition and approach all need to adapt.

1. Slow things down. - If you're shooting from a tripod, experiment with longer shutter speeds. This can bring out detail and colour that your eyes might not notice in the darkness.
2. Raise ISO when you need to. - Handheld night photography often requires a higher ISO. Don't let the fear of noise stop you from taking the photograph.
3. Open your aperture. - A wider aperture can help you gather more available light when you're shooting handheld.
4. Find your light sources. - Streetlights, shop fronts, headlights, signs and windows can become the main characters of your photograph.
5. Watch your highlights. - Bright lights can clip quickly against a dark scene. Check your exposure and keep an eye on the brightest parts of your frame.
6. Look for reflections. - Wet streets, windows, puddles and polished surfaces can turn small light sources into much bigger visual elements.

When the sun goes down, don't pack your camera away.
Start looking for what the darkness reveals.

Your microphone shouldn't be fighting for space on your desk. The RØDE LPA1 keeps your mic positioned where you need it,...
02/10/2026

Your microphone shouldn't be fighting for space on your desk. The RØDE LPA1 keeps your mic positioned where you need it, giving podcast, streaming and voiceover setups a cleaner, more flexible way to work.

Better positioning. Less desk clutter. A setup that feels ready to record. Doesn't that sound nice?

Check it out here: https://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/products/rode-lpa1-pro-low-profile-studio-arm

01/10/2026

Big lighting setup? Not always necessary.
The Zhiyun FIVERAY M20 packs a surprising amount of potential into a seriously compact LED light. It's designed for creators who want to add light to their photography and video without sacrificing half their camera bag to the lighting department.

Check out the full review here: https://youtu.be/iOOCqANTzSc

You don't need a studio to start creating.For students, your first creator setup doesn't need to be complicated, expensi...
30/09/2026

You don't need a studio to start creating.

For students, your first creator setup doesn't need to be complicated, expensive or capable of filming a Hollywood blockbuster. You need the right basics to start learning: a reliable camera, good audio, simple lighting and the tools to edit and share your work. Our blog, Starter Creator Kit for Students, breaks down the essentials for building a practical setup that can grow with you.

Your first camera doesn't need to be your forever camera.
It just needs to get you creating: https://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/a/blog/post/starter-creator-kit-for-students

Running a one-person production is basically doing five jobs while pretending everything is completely under control.You...
29/09/2026

Running a one-person production is basically doing five jobs while pretending everything is completely under control.

You're the director.
You're the camera operator.
You're the lighting department.
You're the sound department.
You're also the person frantically looking for the cable you definitely (?) packed.

The Manfrotto Befree Live Aluminium Twist Video Tripod Kit can at least take one job off your list: holding the camera. Its fluid video head gives you smooth pans and tilts, while the compact aluminium design makes it practical for shoots where you're carrying your own kit from location to location.

Set up your camera, frame the shot and let the tripod do the standing around.
One less thing to worry about. One more reason to look like you know what you're doing.

Check it out here: https://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/products/manfrotto-befree-live-aluminium-twist-video-tripod-kit

27/09/2026

Waiting until January to start your photography business?
Why?

September is as good a time as any to start figuring out your target market, defining your services, building a photography website and getting your name in front of potential clients.
Gunther breaks down the business basics every aspiring photographer should be thinking about.

Check it out here: https://youtu.be/gZWzQXdTWto

For most of my life, I've worked weekends.So I have a theory: A weekend should be used irresponsibly. Not dangerously ir...
27/09/2026

For most of my life, I've worked weekends.

So I have a theory: A weekend should be used irresponsibly. Not dangerously irresponsibly. Just irresponsibly enough that you don't spend all 48 hours doing chores and watching the same four walls. Use the week to squeeze in the laundry, groceries, admin and whatever other thrilling activities adulthood has invented.

Then chase the weekend.

Pack the camera. Throw some clothes in a bag. Find a road you've never taken and see where it goes.

Go looking for mountains.
Go looking for wildlife.
Go looking for that little seaside town you've driven past 14 times.
Go somewhere you've never been and photograph it badly before you photograph it well.

This World Tourism Day, don't just think about travelling. Go somewhere. See something new. Take the scenic route. Stop for the view. Take the photograph.

The chores will still be there when you get back.
They always are...
Happy World Tourism Day. Now go chase the weekend and the next.

Let's talk about the camera bag that weighs more than the photographer.If your bag contains every lens you own, six cabl...
26/09/2026

Let's talk about the camera bag that weighs more than the photographer.

If your bag contains every lens you own, six cables, three dead batteries and something you haven't identified since your last shoot, this one's for you.

The goal isn't to carry more.

It's to carry smarter.

1. Spare battery - One battery is a plan. Two batteries is preparation.
2. Spare memory card - A full card is annoying. A full card when you have no replacement is a problem.
3. Cleaning cloth + blower - Tiny, lightweight and incredibly useful when dust or fingerprints decide to become part of your composition.
4. Weather protection - A compact rain cover or protective layer can save an expensive camera from a very bad afternoon.
5. The lens you actually need - Choose based on the shoot. If you're photographing landscapes, wildlife, events or street photography, your lens requirements will be very different.
6. One or two useful extras - Power bank, charging cable, small torch, tape or whatever genuinely solves problems for your type of photography.

Before adding something to your bag, ask:
“Will I actually use this?”
If the answer is “maybe”, it probably stays home.
Your back is not a storage facility.

Heritage can be grand. It can also be found in the smallest details.The familiar face. The old family home. The hands th...
25/09/2026

Heritage can be grand. It can also be found in the smallest details.
The familiar face. The old family home. The hands that have carried a tradition forward.

Capture those stories in full-frame with Canon and create photographs that can be looked back on for generations.

Now on special!
Check it out here: https://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/collections/canon-full-frame-cameras

24/09/2026

Pretoria is about to turn purple! Are you ready?

If you're planning to photograph jacarandas this season, Gunther has some tips to help you get ready - from camera gear and lenses to light, composition and finding a great perspective.
Your camera roll is about to become very purple!

Full video live now: https://youtu.be/8pGzpZnIMfc

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322 Garstfontein Road
Pretoria
0081

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Monday 08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:30
Thursday 08:00 - 17:30
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 14:00

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