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If there’s one thing digital photography has no shortage of, it’s confusing vocabulary words. Aliasing, which is a common word in the world of digital everything (video games, CGI, photography), is one of those words that everyone has heard but may not quite understand. And the anti-aliasing feature found on many digital cameras doesn’t do […]
Camera technology in smartphones has progressed by leaps and bounds in recent years. This is a blessing for photography enthusiasts and professionals alike. The camera in your pocket helps you capture the moment even when you don’t have your photography gear with you. Modern smartphone cameras have heaps of features built into them. But have […]
There’s more than one way to make a timelapse sequence. One way is to shoot with a video camera and speed up the video during post-processing. While this technique has its advantages, Daniel Norton has a better way of making timelapse sequences using still photography: Shooting stills and then converting the frames into a timelapse sequence later has some […]
Many photographers fall victim to the notion that they need a well-equipped studio with high-end lights to take brilliant portraits. However, with the right setup and preparation, you can take equally good portraits in your home studio, room, or even your backyard using natural light. In this video, photographer Irene Rudnyk walks you through how […]
This article is going to be a little different from many of the ones I like to read on sports photography. Most provide very useful tips on which camera settings work best for different types of shots. I have read others that give great insight on how to take better sports action photos. These are […]
Okay, so you’ve just shelled out your hard-earned coin for a sophisticated (codename for “expensive”) digital camera. Even if you’ve done the sensible thing and purchased a quality camera bag or backpack to keep it in one piece when not in use, you’ve only taken the first of two important steps toward keeping your camera […]
Symmetry is a mapping of figures in geometry, and through the lens of a camera, it’s something that puts a scene in harmony and makes the composition more pleasing to the eye. How often do we even see it? How often do we notice that the left and right side of the subject are balanced? These […]
With every new iteration of any software, developers push out improvements that usually make the performance better. While Lightroom works great most of the time, it does tend to get slow and sluggish. In this video, photographer Pye Jirsa from SLR Lounge shares 9 tips to speed up Lightroom performance: 1. Enable GPU Acceleration Lightroom […]
Have you ever taken a shot of something moving quickly and found that the image didn’t really capture the feel of the motion involved? Sure, the subject was sharp but the energy in the movement was lost. One way to capture that energy in a still is to use the art of motion blur. Filmmaker […]
Sunrise is a romantic and very magical moment, and many savvy photographers try to use this opportunity of fantastic light—so called the golden hour—to shoot the sun’s rays over the landscape that surrounds them. Here are some truly breathtaking photos that we found from the early risers of the photography world: If you’re new to […]
