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Nature photography classes have taught me a lot as a teacher. They have helped me to evaluate how much emphasis in nature photography should be on technology—and how much on creativity. Half my time spent teaching is concentrated on the essential mechanics of good photography: aperture, shutter speed, ISO, lenses, and so on. The rest […]
A very common misconception that most of us have is that simple images do not stand out. Whereas, in fact, when done right, even a simple image can be highly impactful. Take for instance the following image that was shot by photographer Thomas Bartelds in the grasslands of Namibia. On surface, there doesn’t seem to […]
If you’re familiar with spot metering, you know that in this mode the camera meters for less than 5% of the frame to determine the exposure. You can use this metering mode when nailing the exposure in-camera is of utmost importance. However, since this mode considers a very small section of the frame, you need […]
Low resolution photos may look great on your monitor at “screen resolution”(72 ppi or pixels per inch). The small file size downloads fast and is easy to share online. Plus, you can get a lot of these images on a memory card. But photos taken on a camera’s ‘basic’ or ‘low’ quality settings don’t cut […]
Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo has to be one of the most identifiable landmarks of the city. If you are in Tokyo, don’t forget to visit this scramble intersection that you can find just outside Shibuya station. A remarkable feature of the crossing is that you can see hundreds of people pouring across the street from […]
In his recent video, street photographer Tim Jamieson shares nine practical tips for enhancing your black and white street photography skills. He takes the viewers on a journey from simple composition to intricate editing, equipping them with tools and tricks to elevate their black and white shots: Why Black and White? Firstly, Jamieson explains the […]
Whenever I return from a shoot, I go through this process every time with each camera so that they are ready for the next time. 1. Camera bodies off. This is to remind me that I use a variety of lenses and if I remove them, I have to select an appropriate one for my […]
Dogs – what would we do without them? Their unconditional love for us makes it such a joy to be around them. No matter how bad or difficult your day has been, going home to your dog immediately makes you forget everything. This feeling of joy must be the reason why the internet loves dog […]
If you’re a member of any online photography forums or social media groups then you occasionally come across people asking whether or not they should hand over RAW files to clients who ask for them. Photographer James Windsor has a simple answer to this common question: Windsor puts forward the following five reasons why you […]
Blur or lack of sharpness due to camera shake is a common problem for many photographers. It’s caused by the movement of the hand(s) holding camera itself. It can cause you to take a completely useless photo from a good opportunity. Luckily, holding a camera correctly is not that hard. You can find many guides […]
