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Lenses are one of the most important considerations in photography. The lens you choose for each shot can dramatically change your results; its best to know how all the types work so you can make more informed decisions as a photographer in various situations. Wide Angle Lenses Wide angle lenses, are identified by the bulbous […]
From portrait photography to commercial photography, every photographer needs to understand how to correct an overexposed photo. It’s one of the most basic editing techniques, and it can be completed in a variety of ways. In this tutorial, professional photographer Aaron Nace shows how you can use Lightroom to easily fix this common problem: To begin […]
This is the story of one photographer’s obsession. An obsession that took her four and a half years and six attempts to finally succeed. Meet adventure photographer Krystle Wright, an Australian who now calls herself “a child of the universe,” thanks to her global travels and a tax law loophole that makes her unqualified to be called […]
Setting up a light stand… how difficult can it be? Just put it up, mount the lights, and start shooting, right? Actually, there’s more to it. In this video, Jay P Morgan demonstrates some of the technical aspects of setting up a light stand: The Gordian Knob There are always two knobs on a light stand. Morgan advises against […]
When talking about getting the right colours in your photos the best place to start is to talk about white balance. If you don’t know what white balance is, how to adjust it on your camera, or why you would want to in the first place, then this article will help. Adjusting the white balance […]
Simply put, shutter speed (aka exposure speed/time) is one of three key components in determining the outcome of your photography. As with the other exposure variables ISO and aperture, shutter speed helps determine the amount of information your camera will ‘see’. To help prevent your photographs from becoming giant blurs of color, Techquickie explains the significance […]
Long before Photoshop or Lightroom, photographers like Ansel Adams worked without digital technology to create, capture, and print their photography. One of the most notable features to Adams’s approach was his ability to use simple handmade tools and typical kitchen appliances to create beautiful masterpieces. For instance, he used a microwave to dry test prints to […]
While every photographer would love to capture the perfect image with every shot, it’s just not realistic. Thankfully your vision doesn’t have to end just because the natural lighting didn’t pan out for the day. Using Adobe Lightroom or other photo editing software, you can perfect your images to fit your artistic idea. To help […]
Everyone loves a well-taken picture. Be it landscapes, abstract, fashion or any other object, images transcend a feeling that few things can achieve. We all admire stunning pictures but have you wondered about the work that goes behind them? Make no mistake; photography is by no means an easy feat. There are people who have […]
You’ve read all the “best digital camera” articles, got the best price on your first digital camera, and even glanced at its owner’s manual. Are you itching to take some great shots, or what? Slow down, soldier. Before you take 200 shots that seem great at the time, but then upon review of the final […]
