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Exposure to the Right (ETTR) is a term often debated among photographers, and Chris Niccolls from DPReview aims to demystify this topic in his YouTube video. In this blog post, we will discuss the key takeaways from the video and provide a summary of the important aspects of ETTR: What is ETTR? ETTR stands for […]
In his latest YouTube video, street photographer Rupert Vandervell shares valuable tips and insights for capturing stunning high contrast photographs using silhouettes. Silhouettes have the ability to create powerful images and emphasize the human form against intricate backdrops, making for captivating fine art photography. Key Takeaways: Importance of Light and Dark Balance: In high contrast […]
I’ve been a second shooter at a number of weddings now and was recently informed that I’m a pretty stellar second shooter. (In fact, I’m one local photographer’s first pick, which made me absolutely giddy). I’m lucky to have Ryan as my second shooter for weddings, which works out beautifully for me. We both have a […]
Welcome to another insightful blog post, inspired by wildlife photographer Paul Miguel‘s most recent video, where he shares five useful tips for improving your wildlife photography using a DSLR. Although he has recently switched to mirrorless cameras, these tips are valuable for any DSLR user looking to enhance their skills: Focus Points One of the […]
Here’s another quick tutorial from the Camera Fundamentals Cheat Sheets (launch sale is ending soon)! Metering modes are an often-overlooked camera setting that determine how the camera measures the amount of light in a scene and sets the exposure. The three most common metering modes are evaluative, center-weighted, and spot metering. Let’s take a closer […]
Bird photography is undoubtedly one of the most challenging genres of photography. Your subject is usually small and fast, and if you are not fully prepared, the results will disappoint you. On the other hand, get things right, and your end product will be truly rewarding. To help you out in the field, we have […]
Black and white photography is a rewarding and challenging field of artistic photography. Even people who don’t care about photography can find themselves drawn to a great black and white image. As a photographer, black and white can allow you to discover a whole new character in a familiar subject. For many digital photographers, black and […]
Photographing reflective surfaces can be a nightmare, or not, depending on how you set up your lights. David Bergman demonstrates how to light glass: Avoid firing a flash straight at the wine glass. Direct flash results in reflections from the flash in the glass. The solution is to place the light behind the glass. A […]
What does it take to create a really stunning image? There are six basic elements and certain factors that influence composition and make a really great image. If you can understand these and learn to apply them successfully, then you’re on your way to top photos. Now although there are all of these elements to […]
Photographer Michael Shainblum takes us on a journey through the woods of Madeira in his latest video. In this adventure, he shares tips and techniques, as well as the challenges he encountered while photographing the stunning landscape: One of the main challenges he faced was the weather, with the fog constantly dissipating and then returning, […]
