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There are times when it’s difficult to decide on what the ideal exposure should be to get the best image of a scene. It may be that you don’t have the time to think about your exposure, or it may be that there are elements of extreme brightness and shadow within the picture that you want […]
In previous articles we’ve considered photography tips using water as an ideal photo subject during warm seasons when it involves waves, waterscapes, waterfalls, reflections, abstracts, spray ‘n splash, bubbles ‘n foam, puddles, condensation, hail, mist and fog to help us out of the photo doldrums. Now, let’s consider some of its cold season photo ops […]
The background that you use during a studio shoot plays an important role in generating mood and interest. Photographers invest a good deal of their time and resources in choosing their background. But sometimes, the most creative of backgrounds can come from readily available resources. Photographer Gavin Hoey from Adorama shares a simple background idea […]
When starting out with photography, many beginners are obsessed with bokeh. This is especially true in portrait photography. Who doesn’t like the creamy smooth background? But, you shouldn’t always take portraits with the aperture wide open. Professional portrait photographer Miguel Quiles shares why he often shoots portraits at higher f-stops: Lenses that open up to […]
It’s a fact that digital cameras have become more advanced today that they require little effort from users in order to capture the best images possible. More features have been enhanced through the years that allow people including children to use digital cameras with great ease. One of the best features that these latest photographic […]
Landscape photography is one of the most popular genres of photography out there, drawing a lot of interests from beginners and enthusiasts. However, many landscape photographers are guilty of making the same mistakes time and again. Landscape photographer Tom Mackie shares some classic mistakes that landscape photographers commonly make and how you can avoid them: […]
Instagram has been a popular platform for photographers and videographers to showcase their work for quite some time now. However, if you’ve used the app recently, you might’ve noticed that it has undergone some significant changes and introduced new features. While such changes are inevitable in social media, creators might feel the need to optimize […]
We all use cameras in our day to day lives. However, some of us know nothing more about the devices than “point and shoot”. If you ever wondered how to take portrait photos of a subject with a blurred background, or how they take those pictures of trailing lights or water across a landscape, keep […]
If you’re interested in street photography, you’ll come across a lot of photographers who’ll suggest you use a lens somewhere between 24mm and 50mm. The wider field of view gives your image context and forces you to be more involved by getting close to the action. Images can also appear more natural with a perspective […]
This is the first tip I would like to give you. Simplify If you view the interior in front of you, take notice in what needs to be there and what doesn’t. Remove everything that would “eat up” focus in the final photo and leave everything that grabs the attention. For instance, a piece of […]
