7 BIG DSLR Camera Buyer Mistakes
Buying a new DSLR camera is difficult. So much choice. So many decisions. So much opportunity to waste a lot of money. James Somerset offers his thoughts.
General Articles
These are posts that feature a strong photography theme but are either not so focused that they fit in to one of the other categories or are about an unusual photographic topic that does not merit creating it’s own category. This is the ‘Lucky Dip’ category that you should wander around once you’ve finished browsing for something specific.
How to Have Your Photograph, Logo or Avatar Appear in the Comments of a WordPress Website
When you leave a comment on a website powered by the WordPress system, you can have your picture, company logo or avatar appear next to your name. It’s easy to do. You are not limited to WordPress sites – other websites can use the same feature by installing plug-ins or special computer code (available from … Read more
GoPro Falls to Earth from Space!
Space transport company SpaceX attached a GoPro in to a fairing on their Falcon 9 rocket — and then released the footage as the fairing fell back to Earth on their YouTube Channel. SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corporation) was founded in 2002 by former PayPal entrepreneur Elon Musk. Musk is also the CEO of Tesla Motors … Read more
The Photograph So Valuable FedEx Wouldn’t Touch It
Before the days of Photoshop one way photographers obtained strong, vibrant, saturated colors was with their choice of film. FujiChrome was renowned for its ability to turn a good day in to a stunningly bright and cheerful one. It was common to see photographers’ refrigerators full of different types of film stock; each with their own … Read more
How Astronauts go to the Bathroom
While on the International Space Station, Col. Chris Hadfield took some amazing photographs from space. While he was there he also recorded dozens of other YouTube videos – most of which had nothing to do with photography. But they are so good that we thought we’d share some of our favorites with you here. How … Read more
Light Painting Photography Tutorial
You can achieve some of the most beautiful effects in photography by painting with light. It’s easy to do and you don’t need expensive equipment. Learn how to paint with light in this tutorial: What is Painting with Light? Take a look at the photograph above. The image was not lit with huge movie style … Read more
Beautiful Women
Society likes to think that beautiful woman have it all. Good looking women walk in to a room and all heads turn. A flutter of their eyelids and a coy smile can get them just about everything. As beautiful women go Cameron Russell is impressive. But do they get everything their own way? Listen to … Read more
Beach Photography in a Snap!
The beach is a fantastic place to get great candid and posed photos of the family. That being said there are some issues to consider when taking beach photos that can make a world of difference. Understanding a few of these beach photography tips can help you get the perfect beach family photos every time. The … Read more
How to Take Portraits
Learning how to photograph people can be intimidating at first. Not only are you trying to ensure you have the correct camera settings but you have to keep an eye on your background, all of the people in the shot and remember what you’ve learned about portrait photography techniques. Preparation Check List Success in portrait … Read more
How to Be a Better Photographer
Yesterday I wrote a review of the stunning work of fine art photographer Steve Richard. I watched his video again this morning. This man is an amazingly talented photographer yet something he said hit me: This set me thinking. But, first, a gentle warning (in case you’re viewing this page at work):