Is photography getting you down? Did you stretch your budget to buy the best camera you could, then realize you were in over your head? One look at that inch-thick manual, and many new photographers just switch their camera to ‘auto’ and that’s where it stays. Does this sound like you? Don’t worry, you are […]
I’d like to say that this is a “how to” for learning photography, but I can’t, as that would be more like the blind leading the blind. This is more of a “I have a flashlight; use it to guide your way,” kind of article. You see, I, too, am new to the world of photography, only […]
When you’re starting out with any new skill, you’re bound to make plenty of mistakes. Photography is no exception. This video points out three common mistakes that most beginner photographers make. But the tutorial goes beyond pointing out mistakes and provides simple techniques to overcome them: 1. Blowing out highlights Many new photographers expose for the shadows […]
Everyone loves a well-taken picture. Be it landscapes, abstract, fashion or any other object, images transcend a feeling that few things can achieve. We all admire stunning pictures but have you wondered about the work that goes behind them? Make no mistake; photography is by no means an easy feat. There are people who have […]
Today, if someone’s getting into photography, it’s almost definitely going to be digital. It’s a great place to start, since you can afford to take as many photos as you like until you get the shot you like. And, it’s not as hard as you may think. If you are a first time camera user, […]
If you’re new to photography, you most likely get a little confused when it comes to keeping all the jargon, camera settings, and composition rules straight. We’ve all been there. And those of us who are visual learners will appreciate this helpful landscape photography infographic below, which clearly illustrates all the basics. This easy-to-understand resource […]
What does it take to get good at photography? Photography training the proper way can make learning how to take great shots a breeze, whereas other methods will make you never reach that artistic and “clean” quality in your photos. There are two essential parts to photography that you should learn as a beginner. Camera […]
As we’ve covered before, Lightroom CC is, as part of Adobe’s Photography package, one of the greatest tools for amateur photographers. If you want to learn the basics of this software, we’ve got the perfect resource for you. Terry White‘s video covers the ten things that every beginner should know about Lightroom: What more could […]
Sony recently released a new mirrorless camera that focuses faster than most of the best APS-C sensor equipped cameras on the market. The compact a6000 uses a Hybrid autofocus system which combines both Phase Detection and Contrast Detection autofocus. Now, you probably know that Phase Detection is faster than Contrast Detection, but be honest, do you […]
Macro photography is not only fun, but it can produce some of the most stunning images out there. The way you can get incredibly detailed close-up shots of flower petals, raindrops, insects—beautiful up-close and personal glimpses into everything Mother Nature has to offer. But, there’s beauty in everyday inanimate objects, too; you just have to […]
