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Thorn Valley Studios is dedicated to capturing life's precious moments through the lens of a camera.
Our blog is a reflection of our passion for photography and the beauty of the world around us.
From sharing our latest projects to offering tips and tricks for capturing the perfect shot, our blog has something for everyone.
We hope that our images inspire you to explore the world around you and to capture your own moments in time.
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Will Tudor
Jul 8, 20244 min read
Mystical Skies: Witnessing the Aurora Magic in South Devon
The captivating dance of colours known as the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, graced the typically starry canvas above South West
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Will Tudor
Jun 2, 20242 min read
Preserving Memories: A Local Photo Restoration Business Making a Difference in Devon
Through their expert photo restoration services and dedication to customer satisfaction, they are preserving cherished memories and bringing
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Will Tudor
May 17, 20247 min read
Master the Basics: A Beginners Guide to Photo Editing
Photo editing can seem like a daunting task for beginners, but mastering the basics is essential for creating visually appealing images.
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Will Tudor
Apr 27, 20245 min read
Maximising the Lifespan of Your Prints: A Practical Guide for Displaying Your Photographs.
Ensuring the longevity of your photographs is vital when displaying them.
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Will Tudor
Apr 15, 20246 min read
Man Vs Machine: Are there pitfalls in utilising AI for Photo Restoration?
At Thorn Valley Studios, we meticulously undertake each photo-restoration task to provide our clients with restorations of unparalleled...
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Will Tudor
Jan 16, 20248 min read
Learning to Photograph the Heavens: A Basic Guide to Shooting the Milky Way
Are you fascinated by the vastness and beauty of the night sky?
Do you find yourself gazing up at the stars in awe and wonder?
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Will Tudor
Sep 28, 20233 min read
Capturing Forever: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Wedding Photographer
Introduction: Weddings are undoubtedly one of the most memorable and cherished events in a person's life... Amidst the whirlwind of...
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Will Tudor
May 14, 20231 min read
Project Farlacombe - Documenting Nature on a farm. May 2023
Located in between Plymouth and Exeter in Devon, United Kingdom. Farlacombe Farm is approx. 89,030 Square Metres (22 Acres) of farmland....
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Will Tudor
Apr 14, 202316 min read
Rainy day photography ideas to inspire your inner artist
Rainy days are the perfect opportunity to curl up with a cup of tea and get lost in a good book. But if you’re the type of person who...
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Will Tudor
Apr 14, 20234 min read
Flash Photography for Beginners: How to Use In Camera Flash and Off Camera Flash
If you’re new to photography, you’ve probably heard of “flash” but might not be entirely sure what it is or how to use it. Flash is...
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Will Tudor
Apr 13, 20236 min read
Monopod Vs. Tripod: A beginner's guide
Monopod Vs Tripod: What Every Photographer Needs To Know Tripod or Monopod? It may seem simple enough to some, but it's one of the most...
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Will Tudor
Mar 7, 20233 min read
What the Bokeh? It's all in the Aperture...
What Does Bokeh Mean? Bokeh comes from the Japanese word boke (ボケ), which means "blur" or "haze", or boke-aji, the "blur quality." Bokeh...
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Will Tudor
Mar 6, 20238 min read
Avoiding Common Mistakes
Now that we've covered the basics, it’s a good time to look at some of the more common mistakes and pitfalls that are made in the field...
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Will Tudor
Feb 9, 20236 min read
Understanding ISO in photography, a beginners guide...
ISO is one of the three legs of the exposure triangle used to make sense of what goes into determining an exposure. The other two legs...
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Will Tudor
Feb 9, 20235 min read
Understanding Shutter Speed - A beginner's guide...
Before we get into the details on shutter speed, first let's have a quick look at Exposure. Exposure is the amount of light that is...
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Will Tudor
Feb 7, 20232 min read
Is there a difference between Monochrome and Black & White Photography? A beginners guide...
The simplest way I can explain this is: All Black and White images are Monochrome. Not all Monochrome images are Black and White. What is...
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Will Tudor
Feb 6, 20237 min read
Understanding Basic Composition
Composition is the one thing that I can't teach. You can either see it, or you can't. With that in mind, understanding the basic...
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Will Tudor
Feb 4, 20234 min read
What the f/stop? An introduction to Aperture and Depth of Field (DoF)...
Let's start at the beginning. Everyone in the photography world talks about the "Exposure Triangle". But what is aperture and how does it...
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Will Tudor
Feb 4, 202312 min read
A beginner's guide to the equipment and language of photography...
Welcome to our basic guide to the equipment photographers carry and the language we speak. In order to help as many people as possible,...
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Will Tudor
Jan 15, 20231 min read
Christmas 2022 Restoration Project...
Christmas is a wonderful time for the young and young at heart. In 2022, we had a special little project in mind for a gift...
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