Recently I had the joy of partaking in some photography for a pet rescue organisation. They asked me to take pictures of quite a few kittens and cats on the same day, which was a dream come true for me. Not only am I a pro photographer, but I love cats and kittens, too. The […]
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Tell a story with landscape photography. By telling stories with your camera, you’re forced you to slow down and contemplate the details. This one factor alone could greatly improve your skills as a photographer! Consider a few important questions: What is it about this scene that inspires you? What elements found in the scene have […]
Sometimes very small changes can have huge effects. This is especially true for photography, and this article will share seven tips to help. 1. Take the photo from the subject’s eye level It’s so easy to just take a picture from a standing position, but if you’re for instance taking a picture of a kid, […]
This article comes to us from the author of Secrets to Tack-Sharp Images (currently 77% off) if you want to dig deeper for further training. For many years I have been shooting with DSLR cameras – mainly because of the great autofocus these cameras provide. Every year I’ve tried out the latest mirrorless cameras and […]
In my bucket list entitled ‘Things To Do As A Photographer Before I Die,’ shooting a marriage sits in pole position. I’ve photographed my children since their birth. I have the good fortune to shoot my favorite sport (boxing) regularly and have even documented a salsa band on tour in my town but for a […]
In today’s DSLR photo tip, we will discuss HDR photography, how to do it, and why. For some reason, this has become a real hot button issue with photographers. Some swear by it, others hate it! First, what is HDR photography? Defining HDR photography is one of those areas where it can get very detailed […]
This photoshop tutorial is to help you learn how to create a shining effect either from the sun or any other light source in a picture. Ok, once you have the picture your going to work on open: 1. Create a new blank layer, (Layer > New > Layer). 2. Use the Paint Bucket Tool […]
When I’m photographing models I love to use prime lenses (fixed focal-length lenses that have no zoom). Like my 50mm, 85mm, 100mm or 130mm lenses. The reason I love these lenses is because they are super sharp and fast – meaning they let in a lot of light at the wide open aperture range. I’m […]
Learning how to use shutter speed effectively can create lively pictures and give motion to your subject without blurring your picture. Let’s define what it is and how it is measured, followed by some real world examples. Shutter speed refers to the length of time your camera’s shutter remains open to allow light to enter […]
