Photography Tips & Tutorials

Better Photo Tips – Flash Points

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

It is human nature when taking a photo of someone’s face to look them in the eye. Most built in flashes are only about 1 inch or so above the viewfinder that you look into; so if you are looking them in the eye AND they are looking you in the eye it stands to reason the flash is only about 1 inch above their eye level (even if it is further away). What causes red eye is simple enough; the light from your flash is reflecting off the back of your subject’s eye.

Amazing Landscape Photography with a Polarizer

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

A polarizing filter is an amazing tool, but when used correctly, you will get maximum performance, and improvement in your photographs. First of all, you achieve maximum polarization when the sun is low in the sky. This means, mornings and afternoons are better times to shoot landscapes with a polarizer, than say at high noon. Most dramatic landscapes are not shot during daytime, they are typically captured early or late; in either case, the sun is low.

Portrait Photography Tips – Get the Most Out of Your Portraits

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Portraiture can be very rewarding. It’s a chance to show the best side (literally) of someone, and create a photo that communicates something unique. Each person has some unique quality that deserves photographing. It doesn’t have to be perfect skin, a remodeled nose, pouting mouth, stunning eyes. But it should be some quality that best communicates the person’s individuality. Sound daunting? It isn’t if you follow some basic tips.

Top 12 Image Editing Skills Every Photographer Should Know

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Learning to use layers opens up an entirely new world in editing. Basically you create two or more overlays that can have varying amounts of transparency so that you create a new image combining parts of these layers. You can specify how the layers interact with each other, so that one may enhance the color of another. That feature is called the “blend mode”. You can also use layers to superimpose items on each other, for example to put your subject in a new location.

Learn Digital Photography – Street Photography For Beginners

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Street photography loosely describes a type of documentary photography that revolves around taking photos of everyday life and objects in the open urban environment of streets, lanes villages and towns. It provides a visual commentary on the world around us showcasing humour, routine and daily life on the streets. Here’s some advice on how to do it.

How to Change the Background of a Photo

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

This tutorial is to help you learn how to change the background of a photo to something more interesting if you choose. There are many ways of getting this done, but this technique is probably one of the easiest and most effective.

Living With (and Without) the Rule of Thirds

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

For beginners in photography, composition can be a real obstacle. Even when you have all the technical skills, it can be difficult to compose a photo that is pleasing to the eye. I have news for you: it is just as tough to teach to others. That’s because composition can be so personal. What appeals

Photography Poses – The Missing Ingredient

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

There are two categories of general advice which applies, regardless of whether you’re using a digital camera to take family portrait poses, baby pictures, pet portraits, group pictures, funny photos, or even maternity portraits.

How to Increase the Size of a Photo in Photoshop

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

This tutorial is to help you learn how to blow-up or enlarge a picture. You might wish to do this to make a bigger print or for numerous other reasons. Photoshop does a pretty good job but you will still lose a bit of sharpness depending on how much larger you make the

Successful Night Or Low Light Photography

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Twilight is a magical time. Just because the Sun is down, doesn’t mean you should put away your camera. When the Sun sets, a different looking world exists for photographers. Colors don’t appear the way they do in daylight. Instead, colors display based on your camera’s white balance setting and how that setting matches the