Video: photography basics covered in 8 minutes

New to photography? Or in need of a refresher? Then we might have found just the right video tutorial to give you the confidence to pick up your camera and capture some amazing shots. 

In just 8 minutes, photographer Mike Smith, takes you through a range of fundamentals to help put you in good stead for getting started, or simply for getting back to basics.

As Mike explains in the video, one of the easiest steps you can take towards taking better images is to switch your camera from automatic to manual mode. This simple change can help you refine your eye and give you a wider scope for creativity and experimentation.