Light painting is one of the lesser known techniques in photography and is usually only carried out by serious night owls… and some very keen photographers. Primarily performed at night and outdoors, such night captures can make scenes look more dramatic than they would under normal conditions. Light painting is not a new thing. It’s […]
Understanding the role of ISO is crucial to getting the most out of your camera. If you are unsure of what ISO is or how to determine which ISO setting you should use, this article is for you. When you have finished reading this, you should have a solid understanding of ISO and it’s role […]
One of the many beautiful aspects of nature is that it’s ever-changing. The color of the surroundings changes with the seasons, and this allows nature photographers to capture the various moods of nature. Photographer Gary Reed shares some great beginner tips for nature photography: During the entire shoot, Reed uses his Sony A7RIII with the Tamron 300mm […]
Even the most mundane subjects look interesting when placed in front of a macro lens. And the best part about macro photography is that you can take breathtaking images in your backyard. Photographer Spencer Cox explains everything you need to know for getting started with macro photography: Key Terminology and Macro Lenses Working Distance “Working […]
As beginner photographers, the concept of using flash when working outside in broad daylight may sound a little confusing. After all, why would you need additional light when you have ample light available? However, it’s important to understand that a flash is used not only to add light but also to add character to the […]
We all have to start somewhere with our photography and one of the big questions I get asked by students is where do we begin. There is just so much to learn and not enough subjects to shoot. That may or may not be true. My answer is street photography. Why? Let’s read on. Street […]
Recently an intern joined me and drove me up the wall with questions about manual settings for photography. Questions like ”What zoom range should I adjust my lens to shoot a portrait and a group photo. Isn’t shutter speed useless?” drove me absolutely nuts! Before I shunned him away, I realized that there are no […]
To learn photography in 2022, great teacher(s) can help – it’s the ‘s’ that matters. That is exactly why this new Resource Kit was created. A jam-packed kit of photography guides, cheat sheets and mini-lessons. Hand-picked from a wide range of teachers & sources. Suited to every type of learner. It is currently 96% off […]
Are you just starting out in photography? If you are, then here’s a helpful list of pointers pertaining to digital photography basics. These pointers will give your images a massive kick start in terms of quality, and it doesn’t matter what camera you have. You can take good photographs with any DSLR camera. So here’s […]
Black and white is an old style of photography which you might say is outdated, but it’s now more popular than ever and still used by amateur and professional photographers alike. It has a dramatic edge that color just doesn’t achieve, and it can turn a lifeless color photo into a stunning black and white […]
