Reading books, attending workshops, and browsing the Internet are all good things that can help you take better photos. The following tips will improve the way you create amazing photos and how you see photography. 1. Know your camera. Your camera has lots of features that most photographers—including yourself—never use. You might not even know […]
I like to think of myself as an avid photographer, but there are times when the creativity wanes and the inspiration dries up. The trigger finger stiffens from lack of use and generally, I start to suffer from photographer’s malaise. This is when auto-pilot needs to kick in and get me up and running again. […]
Photographing a Christmas tree seems simple—until you actually try it. Bright lights, deep shadows, and reflective ornaments can confuse your camera and produce washed-out highlights or muddy detail. With just a few small adjustments in technique and setup, you can capture warm, glowing images that look exactly like the cozy holiday scene in front of […]
I know, as a photographer, that there are countless misconceptions that non-photographers (and in some cases, even photographers!) don’t quite seem to grasp. From the hundreds I could name, I have narrowed the list to five of the most exasperating misconceptions about photography. 1. Photography is easy Nothing frustrates me more than when people claim […]
A habit is something one does regularly without thinking. There are good habits, such as looking both ways before crossing a street, more or less benign habits, such as biting the ends of pencils, and bad habits, such as being persistently late. Photographers fall prey to all sorts of bad habits, and becoming aware of […]
Shutter speed works two ways on your camera: it can be used to freeze motion so everything in the frame is nice and sharp; or it can be used to blur motion so some things in the frame are blurred, giving the picture a unique look. You may be shaking your head at this; but […]
Taking great pictures of your vacation can be easy if you have a few basic photography skills. In this article, you will find seven travel photography tips that will help you take fantastic pictures that you’ll enjoy for years to come. 1. Add Drama to Your Pictures By adding drama to your pictures, you make […]
Being a photographer is more than just a hobby or a career choice—it’s life. Something you feel you literally could not live without. Every instant of your waking moment, you feel the dire need to pull your camera out and take a picture of the beauty of your surroundings. Sound familiar? I have compiled a […]
Landscape photographs are among the most beautiful photos you can produce. But it isn’t easy! To get decent results, you have to know, understand — and follow — tons of rules. Individually, none of them are a very big deal, but they combine to create powerful landscape photos. Today’s two photo tips are each another of those […]
Having a DSLR or mirrorless camera to use is the ultimate thrill for a budding photographer. Taking great sunset shots should be easy with such a great tool, right? This article suggests steps you can take to optimize your camera for sunset photographs. 1. Shooting Mode Many compact cameras have a setting for sunsets, yet […]
