Once you arrive at the advanced levels of composition it is no longer about leading lines or natural framing, it is not the rule of thirds or the golden ratio. Advanced composition is the ability to use these guides to arrange the elements and create a story that has the power to communicate our thoughts, […]
There are many factors that go towards creating great landscape photography. Some of the most popular and successful landscape photos usually follow a few of the elements described in this article while ignoring a others in order to create a unique scene. Here are a few items to consider while setting up your shot. Lens […]
High dynamic range (HDR) photography captivates viewers through its bedazzling attention to details and its stunning array of color. Rich and beautiful images created using HDR techniques directly responds to the age old problem of not being able to record what the eye can see. HDR overcomes this limitation and more. From the earliest days […]
Images of night scenes never fail to impress. Night-time images have great ambiance, something which is often absent in flat, bright, daylight photos. Skillful low-light photos can look simply incredible and if you’re looking for ways to make money from photography, selling canvas prints of night scenes is one way to achieve this. They are […]
One of my friends was asking me about my photography and how I got started, so I decided to write a top 10 list of things to help you become a more accomplished photographer. I hope there is something in here that proves useful to you! 1) Love. Love your camera no matter what its […]
Getting the right exposure is essential to any quality photo. Exposure is the amount of light that is let into the camera which contributes to the photograph that is recorded. A good exposure has the correct amount of light to produce a balanced shot. Light is the key word here. Allowing the correct amount of […]
Aperture and other technical photography basics can induce yawns in the most eager of budding shutterbugs, but once these basics are understood, the rest of photography easily comes into focus. Aperture, ISO, and shutter speed are all important terms to know, whether you have a point-and-shoot or a professional camera. This article explains aperture and […]
The following tips represent the top five things that have helped me the most to develop as a photographer, and I continually refer to these to further my development. I hope they can help you along your own journey, too. 1. Study images captured by the best photographers in your field. It sounds simple but […]
Basic manual mode photography tips for the up-and-coming photographer. In this article, we will make certain assumptions. Assumption #1: you own a camera (digital or otherwise). Assumption #2: you’ve taken pictures with it and know that they could have turned out better. Assumption #3: you’d like for them to turn out better! Then, here we […]
One of the most important advantages of DSLR cameras is the ability to use different lenses. However deciding on which lens to buy and which lens is suitable for a specific type of photography is a bit difficult. In this article we learn about the advantages and the main purposes of specific types of lenses. […]
