Probably one of the most misunderstood terms in beginner photography is “stop.” Imagine hearing, “I need three stops of brightness. Stop up the ISO 200 to 400, stop down the speed from 1/60 to 1/30, and stop up from (f-stop) 5.6 to 4.” It’s statements like this, and the mathematical explanation, that cause most people […]
Depth of field is still something of a mystery to some photographers. In this simple guide Dylan A Bennett unravels it’s complexity by showing in a simple diagrammatic form, the various aspects of this very important photographic effect: So what is depth of field? The area in focus, in front and behind the subject is […]
Have you ever been frustrated by not understanding all your camera settings? If so you might be interested in this deal we were able to negotiate for our subscribers to kick off the new year. Extremely Essential Camera Skills is a popular in-depth multi-media tutorial designed to help photographers gain full control over their camera settings […]
The holiday season is upon us and many are opening shiny new photography toys. These publishers alerted us that they are rolling out deals on photography tools & education right now for those looking to learn how to use some of their new cameras & accessories. eBooks and instant download files also make great gifts, […]
In the stunning photograph below, photographer Chip Phillips has captured the beauty of a wintry Lake Abraham in Alberta, Canada. The perfectly composed image is just a sampling of Phillips’ portfolio, the contents of which quickly reveal Phillips’ distinct eye for natural beauty and an immense understanding of landscape photography: With the geometric patterns of […]
Throughout photography’s history, mirrors have often been used to create spooky or magical effects. In the age of Photoshop, it can be difficult to tell if computers have been used to trick the viewer, or if the image was simply the work of a clever photographer. Today’s photo is just such an image. Photographer Laura […]
Every digital camera has a White Balance or Automatic White Balance (AWB) setting in the camera menu. But how many of us actually use it or even know what it is for? Fortunately, most manufacturers have the Automatic White Balance pre-set in their cameras when they are shipped out. So most consumers are using it […]
If you wanted to photograph a bullet splitting a drop of water in half, you would probably assume that there would be a super fancy high speed camera involved. You would be surprised to find out that you can actually pull the feat off with a DSLR, two intervalometers, a pair of Nikon SB-900 speedlights, […]
Lightroom presets can be your most powerful ally in editing amazing photos quickly. Presets provide a way to save a group of settings and apply them to other photos. Essentially applying the settings of professional photographers to your photos with a single click. If you are looking to improve and dramatically speed up your workflow, […]
When diving headfirst into shooting a wedding, being prepared beforehand is extremely important. You wouldn’t fly a plane without doing proper preparation beforehand, right? 1) Build a bond with the couple So it goes if you go into shooting a wedding without knowing the style of the couple and making them aware of your personal […]
