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Color accuracy is one of the most important aspects of photography. A big part of this is getting accurate white balance. White balance relates to the overall color hue in your images. Even a minor modification of color tone can mean a huge impact on all your photos. White balance is important in portraiture, because […]
Teleconverters are more than just small pieces of glass that increase the effective focal length of your lens. Besides affecting focal length, teleconverters also affect autofocus speed and accuracy. Photographer Steve Perry explains everything you need to know about teleconverters: How Teleconverters Affect Focal Length and Depth of Field “A teleconverter is basically a secondary […]
Have you taken the time to really learn and understand how color affects the viewers of your photographs? This new eBook is designed give you all the steps to graduate onto vibrant, pro-level color photography. We were able to negotiate a 73% discount for our readers today if you want to check it out. Learn […]
If you need a one line explanation of the inverse square, here it is: “It’s basically light fall off.” That’s really all there is to know. But that’s probably not why you’re here. You’re here because you want to know how it impacts your photography. Peter Hurley explains: For starters, this is the mathematical formula for the inverse […]
Camera manufacturers continue to invent new ways to make photography easier for us. One of these ways is to have a wheel of preset functions to dial in when we encounter varied photographic situations. For most people, they either don’t fully understand what the wheel symbols mean or they simply misunderstand what they mean. Let’s […]
Portrait photography lighting shouldn’t be an expensive and complicated deal. With a proper understanding of what you’re doing, even a single speedlight can help you achieve great portraits. Photographer Sean Tucker shows you how you can create dramatic portraits with a single speedlight and a cheap modifier: For a portrait photographer, using strobes can expand […]
If you’re used to working with Lightroom, you know how convenient it is to work with the sliders. But, the sliders that affect the entire image simply aren’t enough. Using local adjustment tools is pivotal in taking your editing skills to the next level. In this video, photographer Thomas Heaton takes you through his editing […]
Need some inspiration for indoor photos? Try this window light portrait technique. This is a basic indoor portrait with soft window light from one side. You’ll need: A window that does not face the sun (or it is overcast outside) Daylight A willing model Camera Setup Mode: Aperture Priority (Often shown as Av on the […]
Like most other things in life, photography is a skill that you never stop learning. You learn something new every time you go out with your camera. Meet and talk to other photographers, and each will have something new and exciting to share. Danish writer and photographer Thorsten von Overgaard shares five important things every […]
Whether you’re looking to catch the perfect moment when the puck hits the crossbar, or the high diver goes for the most daring leap, capturing the “perfect” shot in sports photography requires preparation, timing, and a bit of luck. Here are some tips for improving your action shots. Arrive Early and Cover the Entire Event […]
