Mistakes are totally acceptable. We’re all human after all. But if your mistake is purely out of ignorance, then that’s something you might want to be careful about. In photography, when we talk about mistakes, we typically think first of the mistakes in exposure settings and composition. But, what we often ignore are the non-technical […]
Whether you’re shooting in the city or out in a wide open space, getting the perfect exposure in manual mode might be a little tricky. But it doesn’t have to be. If you’re having trouble getting a perfect exposure, here’s a super easy 3-step process by Joshua Cripps that will help you get it right every […]
You can get caught up in really confusing situations when just starting photography. This is mainly because you’ve got so much to understand and learn during that beginning period. Getting to know your camera, learning the settings, all those composition guides – no wonder things can get pretty puzzling. In such situations, it’s important that […]
Most people want to do special effects with Photoshop but like all tools capable of advanced work, it pays to get the essential basics under your belt first. Here is my recommended list of the 6 basic essentials any Photoshop beginner should learn: 1. Learn the image analysis tools – The Histogram, The Eyedropper, and […]
It’s a golden age to be starting off as a photographer these days. A multitude of learning resources are readily available, and there are a lot of photography gurus in different forums and social media discussion groups. If you’re a beginner photographer and have a question that pops up in your head, you can simply […]
We all make mistakes. Nothing new about that. And when starting out as a photographer, you’ll be making a lot of them. Nothing to worry about with that either. Mistakes are how you’re supposed to learn. The important thing is to be aware of the mistakes that you’ve made as a photographer and actively look […]
More often than not, there’s much more to food photography than meets the eye. Sure, a delicious plate of food may seem like an easy subject to work with. But what appeals to our stomachs doesn’t always appeal to our eyes. Color, lighting, and composition can all influence whether a dish looks good enough to […]
One of the biggest deterrents many beginning photographers grapple with is gear. As if choosing your first camera and lens kit isn’t intimidating enough, there’s a laundry list of accessories that many photographers will insist you “need”. These expenses quickly add up, and many give up before they ever really start due to the costs […]
Have you ever noticed how sometimes you’ve taken a shot and there’s a weird color coming out in it? A yellow, blue, perhaps orange look to the photo? We all have, and when we first start out in our photographic journey it can be a bit of a struggle to understand why this is happening. […]
As a beginner photographer, you’ve probably gone through a lot of articles and videos on the web. We’ve all been there, and it can be pretty overwhelming. While there are a plethora of learning resources available, having a grasp over effective measures is important. To help you out in your photography journey, Kyle Taggart has […]
