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This article is based on concepts from A Modern Approach to Photographic Composition which is currently 50% off if you want to dig deeper for further training. As a photographer, there are a lot of things we have to consider when taking photographs. One of the most important ones is composition. A photo with good […]
You might think that acquiring a $1,000 DSLR makes you a photographer. In truth, the first step down the “photographer road” is switching from auto mode to experimenting in AV, TV, and M. But, what do those letters mean? Each mode is essentially a different way of controlling exposure, applying ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. […]
Like any form of art, photography is something that you can’t master overnight. It is indeed a real challenge to become good at photography, and it definitely requires persistence. Photographer James Popsys discusses how you can invest your time to master photography in 10,000 hours: Yes, 10,000 hours is a lot of time. There’s no […]
If everybody needs space, so does the subject in your portraits. This is a rule in photography more commonly known as the rule of space. This rule states that if the subject is not looking directly to the camera, or looks out of the frame, there should be enough space for the subject to look […]
Most of us take up photography because it’s our passion. But working professionally means you will have to deal with clients—and while the client is always right, they’re not always easy to deal with. Some clients are super picky about what they want and dictate everything; others will do annoying things like edit images themselves […]
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If you have ever tried film photography, you’ll know how cautious you tend to be before pressing the shutter release. Unlike with digital cameras, film is finite. This is one of the core reasons that make us think hard before taking an image. And when you think about it, taking time can positively impact your […]
In the field of art, it’s common for artists to draw inspiration from others. This is equally true in photography, which is why we can see so many photographs that are close to, or sometimes a replica of, renowned works. While trying to replicate masters is a good thing when you’re learning, it won’t take […]
Before explaining Exposure Value (EV for short), it helps to know what Light Value (LV, for short) means. When you find something (whether it’s a person, a landscape, or even a ninja), there are (generally speaking) two main levels of light you need to deal with. The first is the average amount of light in […]
Many digital photography beginners I know stick rigidly to daytime shots, apprehensive about their rate of success at night. If you’ve delayed taking that next step, or find you just don’t seem to take many night time photographs, here are a few common sense tips that will quickly help you on your way. Ideally you […]
