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Kit lens—to use or not to use? While kit lenses are much less expensive than better hobbyist and professional lenses, in the world of photography, cheaper build almost always means cheaper performance. That’s why most professional photographers advise beginners to skip the kit lens altogether and just purchase the camera they’re after—or at the very […]
These days it’s difficult to determine what is considered a great photograph. It’s easy to conclude that if you have the most expensive equipment you should then be able to create the best photograph. That’s not the case, even with today’s technology. Technology has made it easier to take quality pictures at an affordable price. […]
Next time a supermoon rolls around, take a moment not to watch the moon, but the photographers swarming in front of it. You’ll see a scene that looks an awful lot like this creative short film, made by nighttime photo specialist Mark Gee: Gee wrote a lengthy article about how to shoot a giant moon, and it’s […]
The art of still life has always been part arrangement and part capture, something that is understood and accepted by critics and viewers alike. Conversely, the artistry comes in giving the impression that the subject was there and the artist just happened upon it. But most will realize that careful consideration has been given to […]
Window light can be some of the prettiest light when shooting portraiture. It provides a nice, soft, natural light around the model, if used correctly. Photographer Daniel Norton explains that not all window light is the same. If you’re going for softness, you won’t get it on clear, sunny days with the sun shining directly […]
Having only one leg and thus being hopelessly inferior to the tripod in terms of minimizing camera shake, the monopod doesn’t get much love from professional photographers. However, some photographers such as Joe Edelman have learned to appreciate the monopod’s functionality. “I think the monopod is potentially the most under-appreciated camera support for both still […]
It’s always good to be able to laugh at yourself and show the lighter side of life. Well, the guys over at DigitalRev TV are pretty good at that, and they’re at it again with this fun take on the different levels of photographer. Using a video game style as the theme, this video hilariously lays out […]
I always like it when resourceful photographers get their hands on some outstanding equipment and just let loose with it. The video below is made by Mitch Martinez, who set up no fewer than 48 DSLR cameras to capture these stunning shots: The slow motion itself is a fantastic visual effect, but when you see […]
If you’re into wedding photography, you know that one image that you must have is the ring shot. As simple as the shot my seem, it’s often frustrating when you have to deal with a bad background or poor lighting. In this video Paul Keppel demonstrates an easy to use technique to make that ring […]
When you’re new to photography, a fancy camera with all the bells and wills may seem a bit confusing. But exposure works the same no matter how simple or complicated the camera. If you’re like most photographers, you’re a visual learner, so long written explanations about f-stops and shutter speeds are of little use. This […]
