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Photography is about shaping light. And the best light is all around you—completely free. Having a good understanding of how to shape and make use of natural light is crucial to developing as a photographer. Photographer Sawyer Hartman shares three amazing lighting hacks to improve your photography: 1. Reverse Sun Bounce Hack All you need […]
Digital cameras, like most electronic devices, need extra care when being handled. They have sensitive parts that can be damaged by improper handling. These are the most common practices that can help you maintain your camera so that you can use it for a much longer time. 1. Keep your camera from getting wet unless […]
As any avid shutterbug can attest, photography is not a 9-5 job. Your work is far from complete the second you press the shutter. There’s always gear maintenance and prep work that needs to be done before the next adventure begins. Not to mention a never-ending queue of raw files waiting patiently for a digital facelift. No […]
Whether you’re a professional or a beginner, sometimes you take photos that make you wonder what went wrong. Photographer David Flores with B&H gives some great tips and tricks to prevent terrible photos: Consider Your Lighting Before taking any photos, be sure to ask yourself the following questions: Is the light flattering? Does the light […]
A reflector is a simple tool that can easily and dramatically improve the quality of your photos. But, are you familiar with the different types of reflectors and when you should be using them? And did you know that besides using them to bounce light, you can use them to block or diffuse light? Professional […]
Have you ever looked out of the window of an airplane? Now you would wonder why I am asking this strange question. Have you looked out of an airplane window and remarked about the beauty. Have you ever wanted to capture those moments? Well now you can capture those memories. Here are a few tips […]
Long exposure photography allows you to create images that our eyes cannot recreate naturally. In this video, photographer Gabriel Biderman from B&H takes you through the fun world of light writing in a dark environment. Join him as he shows you how easy it is to generate unique images in no time: Light Writing vs. […]
Crop factor is a term that is thrown around in photography quite a lot. You’re bound to hear it quite often when you ask for advice on composition, compatible lenses for your camera, field of view, and so on and so forth. As a beginner, it’s imperative that you have a good understanding of crop […]
Have you ever felt that no matter how hard you try, your photography simply doesn’t improve? You might be practicing something wrong without even realizing it. To help you overcome any bad habits you’ve developed as a landscape photographer, Mark Denney has put together this video highlighting his 9 worst habits: Denney ranks his worst […]
Ever had a filter stuck to the front of your favorite lens? It’s like your best lens is stopped down in perpetuity or a programmed to polarize even in overcast conditions. The usual attempt to dislodge the filter is to twist, smack it on a hard surface in frustration, or try to use pliers, leading […]
