As winter strikes at full throttle, snow falls and compiles itself onto the slopes and peaks of high mountains around the world. It is the time to admire the beauty of nature, the clear blue skies framing natural landscapes mantled in white. But it is also the time to fully enjoy winter as best we can: […]
If you’re new to photography and looking for some simple ways to get your photos looking better, this article will give you 7 useful tips. These tips are all composition-based and help you use your “eye” more when taking photos. Tip #1 – Avoid the Center The rule of thirds is what they call it […]
In this blog post, we will be discussing the most important takeaways from Emil Pakarklis‘ video on capturing amazing panoramic photos with your iPhone. Pakarklis demonstrates how to create breathtaking panoramic photos using the iPhone’s camera features while shooting in a stunning location – Gauja National Park: Key Takeaways: Find the right location: A breathtaking […]
This article is based on concepts from Collier’s Guide to Night Photography. Our readers can currently get a discount by using the promo code picturecorrect at checkout. When photographing at night, the moon will often be your primary source of light. It is therefore very important to know how your photos will appear under different […]
Every February, nature enthusiasts, photographers, and tourists gather in Yosemite National Park for a truly magical phenomenon – the Firefall. During this two-week period, if the conditions are right, a waterfall appears to flow like molten lava as the sun sets, casting a fiery glow upon El Capitan’s face. Photographer Chris Brockhurst embarked on a […]
Exposure to the Right (ETTR) is a term often debated among photographers, and Chris Niccolls from DPReview aims to demystify this topic in his YouTube video. In this blog post, we will discuss the key takeaways from the video and provide a summary of the important aspects of ETTR: What is ETTR? ETTR stands for […]
In his latest YouTube video, street photographer Rupert Vandervell shares valuable tips and insights for capturing stunning high contrast photographs using silhouettes. Silhouettes have the ability to create powerful images and emphasize the human form against intricate backdrops, making for captivating fine art photography. Key Takeaways: Importance of Light and Dark Balance: In high contrast […]
I’ve been a second shooter at a number of weddings now and was recently informed that I’m a pretty stellar second shooter. (In fact, I’m one local photographer’s first pick, which made me absolutely giddy). I’m lucky to have Ryan as my second shooter for weddings, which works out beautifully for me. We both have a […]
Welcome to another insightful blog post, inspired by wildlife photographer Paul Miguel‘s most recent video, where he shares five useful tips for improving your wildlife photography using a DSLR. Although he has recently switched to mirrorless cameras, these tips are valuable for any DSLR user looking to enhance their skills: Focus Points One of the […]
Here’s another quick tutorial from the Camera Fundamentals Cheat Sheets (launch sale is ending soon)! Metering modes are an often-overlooked camera setting that determine how the camera measures the amount of light in a scene and sets the exposure. The three most common metering modes are evaluative, center-weighted, and spot metering. Let’s take a closer […]
