Almost every photographer has had the urge to mount and display his or her photos as wall art, either at home or maybe in the office at work. At one time or another—we’ve nearly all done it—we took one of our ‘best shots’, had an enlargement made, and framed it. We brought it home or […]
One of the most accurate and powerful ways to take meter readings of light through the lens to determine the dynamic range of a scene is spot metering. It can help you produce a correct exposure every single time you press the shutter release button. If you’ve struggled to produce photographs that look right in […]
Something I always recommend to photographers wondering what gear to get is a small flash. Even if it’s only used on -camera, one flash unit can be an incredible help in many kinds of situations. However, an area that I notice people are often hesitant to get into is using their flash off-camera. One common […]
Despite how meticulous and careful I am with my equipment, it always amazes me how quickly dust, fingerprints, and overall grime builds up on and inside my camera bodies and even on lenses. Casual photographers will probably not immediately notice problems with dirt until little specs begin showing up on final images. Oftentimes it’s when […]
Framing your subject up for a portrait can sometimes be difficult. Should you get closer? Further? Cropping in close is particularly challenging because you don’t want to change it in such a way that it looks like your subject is missing limbs. A poorly cropped photo can make all the difference when it comes to […]
I’ve heard from a lot of readers looking for tutorials or exercises they can do at home. If that sounds like you then you might be interested in this huge discount I just heard about on these handy new cheat sheets that can help you master 52 different aspects of photography. You can study them […]
Good photographers try to be prepared for almost any situation. Unfortunately, if you tried to carry everything you’d need to meet every possible contingency in the field, you’d have to pack like a Bedouin trader. Many times that simply isn’t possible. So seasoned photographers learn to be resourceful. Here are a few miscellaneous tips that […]
It seems that some folks are determined to make photography more difficult than it has to be. You might hear some photographers say, “I only shoot using the manual exposure mode,” while others might say, “I only use the Aperture or Shutter Priority exposure mode.” That’s fine and well for those who understand the basics of camera […]
Joining a photography contest? Good for you! Joining contests can push photographers to raise the bar when it comes to their own picture-taking skills. But we’re sure you want to do more than learn. You join contests to win! So here are a few tips on how you can improve your chances in bringing home […]
Photographers—both amateurs and professionals—have one thing in common: they would never think of leaving their photography equipment at home when they travel. Although traveling provides an awesome opportunity to capture memorable photos, few people want to cover the risk of damage to their photography equipment while on the go. So follow these tips to ensure […]
