Ever had a moment slip away while you fumbled with settings, or frozen when someone asked, "So how should I stand?" This guide fixes both.
The Ultimate Photography Cheat Sheet condenses 13+ years of commercial shooting into one sharp, visual guide you can pull out mid-shoot. There's no fluff and no 400-page textbook. It's the knowledge that actually changes your photos, laid out so you can read it in seconds.
What's inside
Camera settings, simplified. The exposure triangle explained visually, with a white balance chart for every lighting situation, from candlelight to clear sky.
11 techniques that elevate every frame. Rule of thirds, framing, lead lines, perspective, movement, shooting through, the second shot, props, colour, less is more, and time of day. Each one is shown with real work, not stock images.
Lighting basics. A time-of-day breakdown, plus a six-angle lighting study that shows how light shapes mood on a face.
300+ pose references. Female and male poses covering standing, seated, crouching and floor work, with and without props. This is the section that turns your friends into models.
Who it's for
It's for anyone with a camera who wants better results now, whether you're shooting your first portraits, building a portfolio, or just want a reliable backup in your bag. Keep it on your phone or in your kit. When you're stuck, flip it open and get back to shooting.
Now it's time to get out there and be creative!
Ever had a moment slip away while you fumbled with settings, or frozen when someone asked, "So how should I stand?" This guide fixes both.
The Ultimate Photography Cheat Sheet condenses 13+ years of commercial shooting into one sharp, visual guide you can pull out mid-shoot. There's no fluff and no 400-page textbook. It's the knowledge that actually changes your photos, laid out so you can read it in seconds.
What's inside
Camera settings, simplified. The exposure triangle explained visually, with a white balance chart for every lighting situation, from candlelight to clear sky.
11 techniques that elevate every frame. Rule of thirds, framing, lead lines, perspective, movement, shooting through, the second shot, props, colour, less is more, and time of day. Each one is shown with real work, not stock images.
Lighting basics. A time-of-day breakdown, plus a six-angle lighting study that shows how light shapes mood on a face.
300+ pose references. Female and male poses covering standing, seated, crouching and floor work, with and without props. This is the section that turns your friends into models.
Who it's for
It's for anyone with a camera who wants better results now, whether you're shooting your first portraits, building a portfolio, or just want a reliable backup in your bag. Keep it on your phone or in your kit. When you're stuck, flip it open and get back to shooting.
Now it's time to get out there and be creative!
