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In poorly lit conditions, slow shutter speeds let ample ambient light into the camera resulting in a good exposure. But the problem with slow shutter speed is that it will make moving subjects appear blurry. However, when a flash is used, even moving subjects appear frozen and sharp. Why does this happen? Photographer Mark Wallace […]
Have you ever wondered how they take jaw-dropping photos of cars that yell elegance? Looking at the images, it’s not hard to make out that the lighting used to take those photos is very much controlled. You may again ask if the kind of lighting and the camera settings used to shoot a car in […]
Cyber Monday is typically the busiest day of the year for online shopping and this year is expected to be the biggest ever. Many of the Black Friday deals are ending today and there are a couple new ones we found for Cyber Monday as well. Many of them expire at midnight so you may […]
Birds, in general, are quite a challenging subject to photograph. While they’re relatively “easy” to photograph when perched, it’s a daunting task to photograph birds when they’re flying around. You need to take care of things like shutter speed, backlighting, and focus tracking amongst others. In this video, photographer Steve Perry covers everything that you […]
This article is based on concepts from the The Photography Action Cards which are currently on sale. Many of us are spending a lot of time at home these days for the cold weather or the holidays. Why not use this time to learn a fun and exciting photography technique called Minimalism? The definition of […]
Nine seconds. That’s all the time you have to set up a portrait of the bride and the groom. A tired bride and groom, at that. You have to be precise about the exposure, the light, and the pose. You also need to make sure that you don’t fool around and make an already long […]
Holiday lights brighten the mood no matter where they are. They might be in a downtown area, at a mall, or even at your own home. For those who love taking pictures, those lights can represent an opportunity to capture beautiful, out of the ordinary images. Taking pictures of holiday lights can be fun and […]
Shooting in cold weather is always challenging. If it’s not the weather alone, the impact it has on photography gear and the lack of contrast can put many photographers off. But winter doesn’t mean that you have to stay indoors. B&H shares these tips to help you along the way: Dress Appropriately Whatever you do, […]
Figuring out where to focus when shooting portraits may seem pretty straightforward, but there are a few basic things you should know. In the video below, award-winning photographer David Bergman tells us where to focus and why: One thing that’s easy to forget when working with a DSLR is that you can tell your camera […]
The notion of photographing food can be an intimidating one. Often times, the task is associated with hours of finessing in the studio and in Photoshop to create something that looks relatively appetizing. However, capturing your favorite meal or snack in camera doesn’t have to be laborious and stressful. Commercial photographer Andrew Scrivani shares simple several tips […]
