<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dan Charles Photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capturing Mythos in Every Frame]]></description><link>https://www.dancharlesphotography.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:59:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dancharlesphotography.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Shining a Light on Photography: A Beginner's Guide to Lighting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered how professional photographers manage to capture such incredible photos? Learn about how to bend light to your will in this beginner's guide. ]]></description><link>https://www.dancharlesphotography.com/post/photography-beginners-guide-to-lighting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6974df3a16ee2e05645cd178</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:03:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/861fa2_dd8b1837d0e6429aafec22cce675a912~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_916,h_916,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Pavey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the Lens: A No-Nonsense Guide to Directing and Working with Models]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stop telling your subjects to "look fierce" or "act natural." Discover practical, no-nonsense techniques for directing models and using character-driven prompts to capture authentic, striking portraits without the awkwardness.]]></description><link>https://www.dancharlesphotography.com/post/behind-the-lens-working-with-models</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6974df38d43586da50c1d89b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:03:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/861fa2_f4dc2ab041ee4a87a30b3da04a06cd7b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Pavey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Wasting Cash on Dead-End Tech: How to Choose a Canon Lens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most beginners drop all their cash on a flashy camera body and treat the lens like an afterthought. It is a massive mistake. From unflattering focal lengths that distort faces to the confusing alphabet soup of mounts, here is a no-nonsense guide on how to choose a Canon lens without wasting your hard-earned money on the wrong glass.]]></description><link>https://www.dancharlesphotography.com/post/how-to-choose-a-canon-lens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6974df379ad772838b9df8a6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:03:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/861fa2_567b8c4f8d2b4b1aa6204a61f42a5baa~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_840,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Pavey</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>