During the course of your photography journey, you will potentially learn hundreds of skills. But at the end of the day, you will realize that not all of those skills and techniques are equally useful. In fact, some could be holding you back. It is therefore important to identify a certain skill set that has […]
When starting out in photography, it is quite common for beginners to be curious about gear. When it comes to landscape photography, this can get even more confusing because of the variety of equipment specifically designed to help take supposedly better landscape photographs. If you have been wondering about what you need to start landscape […]
There are many extremely famous figures in history that lived before the invention of photography. Unfortunately, this means we can’t know for sure what these people looked like, even if we do have sketches, paintings or statues that portray them. The limitation of these media is that they aren’t capable of replicating the exact appearance […]
With film photography making a comeback, many new generations of photographers are being drawn into it, whether they’re serious about it or just in it to learn a vintage technique. But regardless of whether you’re a seasoned film photographer or someone who’s just getting acquainted with the medium, you’ll find today’s video quite useful. Photographer […]
Macro photography is a specialized genre of photography wherein you take life-size or more magnified images of your subjects. It usually requires a specialized lens, a bit of technical know-how, and quite a lot of patience. For beginners, in the absence of proper guidance, the experience of learning macro photography can be daunting. So, if […]
Once you pick up a camera and start taking photos, the journey to becoming a better photographer is not a simple one. It is a roller coaster ride and you’re sure to face a lot of hurdles along the way. If you want to take photos that provoke feelings and emotions—photos that really make your […]
Long exposures give images a dreamy and dramatic effect. They capture the world in a way human eyes cannot. And clouds, with their subtle movements, are perfect candidates for long exposures. Photographer Mike Perea shares his tips to help you take amazing long exposure cloud photos: Perea demonstrates two ways to take long exposure photos […]
When composing a photograph, you pay attention to how you want to place your elements in the frame. Along with placement of subject, the choice of colors is important, too. Images with too many colors can get busy and distracting. On the other hand, images with a minimalist approach to color can stand out and […]
Photography in its simplest sense is about balance among three basic factors: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. These factors respectively control how much of the frame is in focus, the timing, and the sensitivity of the camera to light. Understanding these basic pillars of photography (also known as the exposure trinity, or exposure triangle) is […]
When it comes to portrait photography, professionals suggest that you use a lens at the telephoto end of the spectrum. For instance, 85mm has been established as an ideal focal length for portraits. Some photographers use a 200mm lens for portraits because of the nice compression and the background separation this focal length can provide. […]
