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Struggling to get the perfect exposure? Or not quite sure how to nail it each and every time? Consider the humble gray card. It’s not much to look at, but it can take all the guesswork out of your exposure settings. Photographer David Bergman from Adorama explains just what it is, why it works, and a […]
Here’s part two of my series on how to take sharp photos—with more tips on keeping your camera steady. You can support your camera on a tree, a lamp post, or some other stable thing. But what’s next? What if you want more flexibility? Or if you want to position your camera more carefully? What if you want […]
Beginner photographers often use the terms “blurry” and “out of focus” interchangeably. But in reality, the two have completely different meanings and causes. Photographer Mark Wallace from Adorama explains the differences: When you focus, the lens forms a sharp image of a subject that is at a specific distance from the camera. If the camera […]
Photography is all about capturing moments and creating memories. Whether you are a seasoned photographer or just starting out, experimenting with different techniques can add a new dimension to your work and make your photos stand out. In this video, photographer Tim Northey takes us on a journey through the streets of Tokyo, one of […]
This article is based on concepts from Creating Beautiful Background Blur if you want to dig deeper for further training. Here is a portrait that uses background blur to make the model pop from the background. Background blur is an excellent composition tool to set your subject apart from their surrounding areas. It’s another way […]
Perhaps you can no longer count on your two hands the number of times you have been asked to take a friend or relative’s portrait…gratis. Maybe you are visiting someone for a few days and it comes up that your sister or cousin or friend needs a head shot for professional purposes…or just to use […]
It’s not always easy to explain, but it’s definitely easy to see. When an image has a lot of noise, it appears grainy and unclear. This happens when your camera’s ISO value is set high—the higher the ISO, the more noise. While the rule of thumb has always been to keep the ISO low for […]
Birds are a tricky photographic subject. They’re small, fast, skittish, and elusive. But capturing a photo of one up close is well worth the time and effort. You may not feel this way if you sit around waiting hours on end for birds to show up to no avail. There are many techniques you can […]
Be a sharp shooter and don’t shake your camera. Have you sometimes looked at those wonderful coffee table books or maybe at some photo websites and asked yourself, “How can the pictures be so sharp? Is it some kind of digital trickery? Why can’t my pictures be so crystal clear?” This is what I saw […]
If you’ve ever sat around a campfire as the sun sets, you know that firelight casts beautiful warm tones on a person’s face. As a photographer, you also probably know that it can be difficult to come anywhere close to capturing those colors and details with a camera. The dynamic range of even the best camera in […]
