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You might have come across photography videos that make use of various props to add creative effects to a photo. But what if you don’t have access to things like prisms or crystal balls? Don’t let that be a barrier to your creativity. Photographers Pierre T. Lambert and Eric Floberg share five easy in-camera effects: […]
Photography, by definition, is non-existent without light. So what do you do when the sun goes down and the light around you is insufficient? Photographer David Flores shares eight quick tips for taking photos in low light: 1. Shoot in RAW RAW files capture a ton of information. You can use this information during post-processing […]
Are you the type of photographer who swears by his full-frame camera and can easily get into a fight with anybody denying its quality? Do you absolutely and utterly despise crop sensor cameras? You may be in for a rude shock. In this video, Zack Arias explains the futility of this snobbery: A lot of […]
Cameras today cater to mass consumers and offer fully automatic, semi-automatic, and manual shooting modes. As someone who is just starting out, you may be overwhelmed by the choices. Photographer Tony Northrup goes through all the modes to help you understand what each one does: Program and Auto Mode Use these modes if you’re just […]
This is a complete step by step guide to photographic editing from best-selling photography teacher, Kent DuFault. Fundamental editing includes edits that aren’t going to fundamentally change the concept of the original photograph. It covers the steps required to take your original photo, as it came out of the camera, and turn it into the […]
Believe it or not the electronic shutter mechanism on your mirrorless camera can adversely affect the quality of bokeh (and exposure) of your photos, especially when shooting at above 1/1000 second. So much so that when using very wide apertures you’re not likely to get the same amount of exposure and quality of bokeh that […]
We may be living in a digital age, but film photography still has a strong following among camera aficionados. Getting a pristine condition film camera can be something of a challenge. However, a little bit of TLC can give an old shutter new life. Casey Cavanaugh shares five tips for buying a used film camera: 1. […]
Admit it, underwater photographs looks awesome. But as interesting as the photos look, taking photos underwater is challenging. This statement holds true for both the photographer and the model alike. While the model has to pose while holding their breath, the photographer needs specialized protection for their gear. To tackle these issues, photographer Raj Khepar […]
Lens flare is a double-edged sword. If you use it correctly you get a fantastic looking shot. But when used improperly, it can be an eyesore. It’s important to have good control over this optical feature. Photographer Mark Wallace from Adorama explains how you can use lens flare to create an atmospheric effect: Wallace sets […]
In this video tutorial, photographer Jeff Cable explains how we can improve our photography in leaps and bounds, just by eliminating these common mistakes: 1. Light and Shadow Many times choosing the wrong spot for taking your images can ruin the shot, even though you are standing at a beautiful location, such as when your […]
