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Photography is an art form that relies heavily on lighting to create the desired effect. While natural light is often preferred, it is not always the best option to achieve the look you want. In his YouTube video, photographer Taylor Willard discusses the ultimate budget flash setup to get you started in portrait photography when […]
Today, the idea of dots per inch (dpi) is often confused with pixels per inch (ppi). So much so that they’re often used interchangeably. But if you need to send an image to print, understanding how dpi/ppi affects your resolution and print quality is a must. To help us out on the matter, David Bergman shares […]
One of the most enjoyable parts of creating black and white images is what comes after the actual black and white conversion. Because once it’s in B&W, all that remains is light and shape. From there the process becomes a matter of painting light onto shapes you want to accentuate, and away from shapes you […]
In this video tutorial, photographer Emil Pakarklis from iPhone Photo Academy shares seven little-known tricks for taking incredible iPhone photos that leave everyone speechless. He begins by explaining that the easiest way to make your photos stand out is by changing the angle you shoot from. Most photos are taken from the height of a […]
Today’s case study on an award-winning landscape photo was kindly shared with us by Ignacio Palacios, author of the Dissecting Award Winning Shots which is designed to help photographers gain the confidence and understanding of how to build their images to an award-winning standard. ‘Ice Hole’ is a composite image created from two images taken […]
In this video, photographer Nigel Danson shares his tips for improving photography when conditions aren’t ideal. The video takes place in the Lake District, where Danson is faced with flat light due to overcast weather. He explains that in situations like this, it’s important to be flexible and adapt to the conditions instead of sticking […]
One of the most common questions I am asked at workshops is where I go to get my reference photos. Most people assume that I travel far and wide to get my shots. This is true; I do travel as much as I can, but the bulk of my photo archive comes from places photographed […]
Understanding your camera’s built-in light meter is crucial for achieving proper exposure in your photographs. In a YouTube video by photographer Phil Steele, he explains how the light meter works, how it determines proper exposure, and how it can sometimes be a hindrance when trying to capture certain scenes: Most DSLR cameras have a built-in […]
Wildlife photography is both rewarding and frustrating, even for experienced photographers. While a great photo is something to treasure, the challenges of wildlife photography can leave beginners feeling a little lost. “It was wonderful to be there, but this photo doesn’t really do it justice.” Does this sound familiar? Too often we have a great […]
Light meters are hugely underrated in photography. Pros love them, but amateurs and enthusiasts find them a bit of a redundancy, especially with all the on-board clever metering modes in modern DSLRs. So, does the humble external light meter stand a chance facing the deluge of modern DSLRs? Yes it does, and for the simple […]
