In order to be a truly creative photographer, you need to take your camera out of the automatic exposure modes and put it into either Programmed Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode. These four modes give you total control over the camera settings that make up exposure: aperture, shutter priority, and ISO. Out […]
Generally speaking, people give close attention to good quality work. A good craftsman is appreciated; his skill, creativity and professionalism exude quality. Photographing wildlife is no different; the successful photographer must give attention to every aspect of his craft and treat it professionally. The following golden rules provide a strong foundation: A good Wildlife Photographer: […]
The point and shoot generation creates a problem when attempting to shoot great images. If you tend to point and shoot without much thought, you are already at a disadvantage when trying to take a great photo. Finding the nearest viewpoint and pushing the shutter button will hardly ever result in a great image. The […]
Photography is all about capturing moments and creating memories. Whether you are a seasoned photographer or just starting out, experimenting with different techniques can add a new dimension to your work and make your photos stand out. In this video, photographer Tim Northey takes us on a journey through the streets of Tokyo, one of […]
Perhaps you can no longer count on your two hands the number of times you have been asked to take a friend or relative’s portrait…gratis. Maybe you are visiting someone for a few days and it comes up that your sister or cousin or friend needs a head shot for professional purposes…or just to use […]
Birds are a tricky photographic subject. They’re small, fast, skittish, and elusive. But capturing a photo of one up close is well worth the time and effort. You may not feel this way if you sit around waiting hours on end for birds to show up to no avail. There are many techniques you can […]
Be a sharp shooter and don’t shake your camera. Have you sometimes looked at those wonderful coffee table books or maybe at some photo websites and asked yourself, “How can the pictures be so sharp? Is it some kind of digital trickery? Why can’t my pictures be so crystal clear?” This is what I saw […]
In today’s featured video, Gavin Hardcastle is here to share a technique with you to capture sharp images. He explains that this technique is not about sharpening your images in post-production, but about capturing the sharpest image possible in-camera: The most commonly asked question he has received in the last 10 to 13 years is […]
Back in the early 1970s I learned a lesson about depth during the “String Art” craze. It was so popular it was actually being taught in schools. Basically put, you created geometric shapes, placed a certain number of points on those shapes, and connected those points with different colors of thread. The end result looked […]
In this 182-page eBook, photographer Ignacio Palacios shares his expertise and insights on the art of composition in photography. The book is designed for photographers of all skill levels and is packed with original photos and illustrations to help readers understand and apply the concepts and techniques covered. Peek inside: 10 Ingredients of Composition Mastery […]
