I recently found mine — There’s always a first. A first step, a first word, a first date, a first kiss, and for a photographer, a first shot. Do you remember yours? How do you feel about it? I haven’t been at it all that long, so I still have a few of those early…

I wasn’t exactly over the moon — I’ve always admired the sparkling shots of the moon online. Some of those shots tempted me to photograph the moon, too. And why not? But since I only often saw the moon at night, it would be an incredible challenge. My camera isn’t exactly a low-light champion. My best bet…

An oldie still going at full throttle — There’s no shortage of camera options in 2023. We have a glut of DSLRs across various price points and expertise ranges. You’ll also find many mirrorless and medium format alternatives on the camera market. Then there are newer generations of your trusted workhorses promising more focus points, faster processors, and…

Who needs a style? — When you hear some photographers talk about their style, you’d feel like checking with the trademark office to see if they’ve registered it. That’s how much they own this style. Nothing wrong with that, so long as it helps them with their work. What about you? …

First things first. And editing presets shouldn’t have been first for me — When you start a new hobby, passion, or business, you want to shorten the learning curve. You want to grab any available shortcuts, tools, and processes to get you out of newbie land ASAP. Grab one I did in the form of Lightroom presets when I started photography. Many friends…

Maybe some of these tips could help — These days, everyone has a cousin who is a photographer. If you even want to drill down further, everyone owns a camera-equipped smartphone, making just about anyone a photographer. That means more pictures online, more content about photos, and more people to compete with if you want to enjoy any…

But should it be? — Every job is like a coin: two sides; two very different experiences. And I’ve experienced that in my photography a few times. I’m not exactly a niche photographer. I know, I know. I’m still working on it. …

Never mind that I’m five years in — Photography isn’t as sexy as some people think. Sure, from the outside looking in, it all looks great. But once you get in, you’ll realize things are different from what you saw through the glass. Over the last five years of wielding cameras and taking pictures, I’ve had some terrifying…

Why you should consider this promising real estate market — Investing in real estate in Ghana is steadily gaining traction. And it’s only set to continue. Thanks to the political stability and economic boom Ghana has enjoyed over the years, the land of gold has become a desirable real estate destination. Also, with the many government initiatives to attract diasporans…