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Have you seen a photograph that made you literally want to step through the frame and enter that world? Or have you seen a photograph that instantly made your mouth water and your stomach give a little twitch of hunger? Composition in photography is creating a story or capturing a moment that comes to life […]
If you understand composition, you can capture stunning images even in ordinary situations. We all understand the importance of composition, but very few of us really master it. It can be difficult to retain the information of an in-depth guide on the subject, that’s why the new Intuitive Composition comes in two parts: A 330-page, […]
Ferromagnetic fluid or ferrofluid is a liquid that becomes strongly magnetized in the presence of a magnetic field. When a strong magnetic field is introduced around a ferrofluid, it starts showing strange behavior by changing its shape. This peculiar character is what makes the ferrofluid an interesting subject to photograph. Using a macro lens and […]
This article is based on concepts from Collier’s Guide to Night Photography. Our readers can get a discount by using the promo code picturecorrect at checkout. In July 2020, Comet NEOWISE put on a remarkable show in the night sky. This was the first comet that was bright enough to photograph with a standard lens […]
A habit is something one does regularly without thinking. There are good habits, such as looking both ways before crossing a street, more or less benign habits, such as biting the ends of pencils, and bad habits, such as being persistently late. Photographers fall prey to all sorts of bad habits, and becoming aware of […]
Taking a photograph is only half a photographer’s job. After that, you have to deal with editing, which can enhance the image, give it a personal touch or even alter it entirely. Your editing skills thus need to be as good as your photography skills. For landscape photography, photo editing is even more important, as […]
How is an exposure made and what does the camera do to make sure an image is recorded? There are two parts involved in exposing film or a digital sensor to light. One is the intensity of the light and the other is the length of time the light is allowed to strike the film or […]
Camera manufacturers are constantly coming up with new, ostensibly better iterations of their products. But in reality, the upgrades can be marginal. That’s because it’s not just the camera body that you should worry about—you’d be surprised how a simple lighting upgrade can drastically improve your images. In this video, photographer Pye Jirsa with AdoramaTV explains […]
As fall kicks up, the trees have already begun shedding their leaves. The beauty of these unique leaves is how they change colors to beautiful yellow, brown and even gold. While it is usually a good idea to photograph places where trees decorated with beautiful autumn-colored leaves, another approach can be to photograph just the […]
Photography is not just about pointing your camera to what you see in front of you and taking pictures. It is a process. And to get the best results, creative thinking plays a very important role in that process. Sadly, many photographers tend to struggle when it comes to thinking creatively. If this is applicable […]
