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When opening up your aperture and slowing down the shutter speed doesn’t cut it, we opt to increase the ISO value to make the images brighter. This is supposed to make the sensor more “sensitive” to light. ISO is something that came into existence from the film days. But does it hold the same significance […]
On the 4th of July in the United States, after you’ve had your fill of barbecues and parades, it’s time to find the best vantage point for watching and photographing fireworks displays. Here’s a sampling of what you can catch with your camera if you get a good spot!
Shooting products against a white background is popular these days, thanks to the boom in online shopping and marketplaces. But proper exposure and focusing become difficult when photographing white products against a white background. David Patino shares a few tips to overcome this challenge: Setup for Product Photography Patino uses a simple white reflector mounted […]
So you’ve heard of histograms and been told that they’re important. But why? Steve Perry explains: What’s a Histogram? The simplest way to explain a histogram is that it’s a graphical representation of the light levels in an image. The histogram chart that you see on the back of your camera is a luminosity histogram. […]
By reflecting light from their surroundings, mirrors can create virtual subjects for your photography. But how you decide to use them entirely depends on your creative thought process. In this video, COOPH shares six tips on how to use mirrors in your photography: 1. Mosaic Get yourself a cheap mirror and shatter it carefully using […]
There’s a fine line between mistakes and bad habits. And we as photographers are guilty of having some bad habits we may not be aware of. Photographer Peter McKinnon has put together this list of six bad habits common to photographers: 1. Refusing to Shoot in Less Than Ideal Conditions Near perfect conditions like a […]
When it comes to using a softbox, the results are affected by simple little things that you just can’t ignore. Photographer Jay P. Morgan from The Slanted Lens explains how you can best place your softbox to get the light you want: Orienting a Softbox One dilemma that can arise when working with a softbox is […]
Photographing birds is a matter of skill and patience. And when it comes to photographing small birds, things take an even more exciting turn. Smaller birds also differ in behavior and require different photography techniques. Photographer Brent Hall shares some essential tips to help you photograph small birds in the wild: Know Your Birds Knowing […]
A circus means fun, music, and colorful lights. So when it comes to photographing a circus-themed photo shoot, you need to make sure that you replicate its ambiance. But how do you do that in a small home studio? Photographer Gavin Hoey from Adorama has the perfect solution: Background “Nothing says circus like a good […]
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