ISO is considered one of the three fundamental aspects that control the brightness of an image. Aaron Nace of Phlearn explains how ISO works: The exposure triangle is made up of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Aperture Aperture relates to the opening on your lens that allows light to enter the camera. Shutter Speed Shutter […]
If you’re familiar with the reciprocal rule in photography, then you might know how your focal length limits your shutter speed when shooting hand held. For those who don’t know, the reciprocal rule states that your shutter speed should be at least the reciprocal of your focal length for the image to be free from […]
Camera technology changes less drastically than it used to in the early days of digital photography. Yet, reviewers and consumers have been focusing on the technical image quality when making buying decisions. Not to forget the human error that creeps in, which can render the test meaningless or misleading. Tony Northrup explains why you should […]
If you’re cleaning your SLR lenses once a week with a microfiber cloth, you’re doing it all wrong. Lenses are delicate things. Over-cleaning them will actually cause more harm than good. And the cheapest cleaning solutions—for example, microcloths—aren’t up to scratch. For a proper tutorial, watch this handy, informal 10-minute instructional video: The host is former movie-set […]
Pure white backgrounds are essential to most portrait, food, and product photography. You’d think setting up a pure white background is as easy as setting up a white screen or cloth behind the subject. That’s until you review your shots. Your white background all of sudden doesn’t look that white at all. Gavin Hoey has […]
You’re deep in the middle of a shoot when, suddenly, you’re filled with a sense of dread because the tiny red “low battery” symbol has reared its ugly head. The backup you usually carry was left behind at your home or studio, and making the most of your battery has instantly become priority number one. […]
After an argument, Chris Niccolls gets stranded in the woods. While it’s obvious from the video that Niccolls isn’t actually lost, it’s a very plausible situation. Getting lost in the wilderness is nothing to take lightly, and Niccolls shows how you can help increase your chances of surviving using only the items brought for a photo shoot: […]
A dirty lens can be a real headache on a photo shoot. Many camera manufacturers offer lens maintenance services, but keeping your lenses clean doesn’t have to be left to professionals. This infographic shows you how to clean your lens at home inexpensively—and without doing any damage: BorrowLenses.com illustrates the process quite clearly; it’s simple. Get […]
Are you interested in starting your own photography business at home? Photography has evolved profoundly since the popularity of the digital camera, and budding photographers everywhere have turned their hobby into a business. With a combination of artistic flair and business savviness, knowing the correct way to set up a home studio is paramount to […]
Sensor dust getting you down, but taking it to a dealer doesn’t seem like your best option? Maybe your warranty’s expired or sending off your prized DSLR in the mail just doesn’t sound appealing. Luckily, as photographer Doug McKinlay shows us below, it’s quite possible to clean the sensor yourself: Sensor dust is inevitable, especially […]
