‘How to’ articles provide technical and creative tips about how to photograph a particular type of subject or explain in-depth a photographic topic, concept or technique.
Some clever photography tips here from the Co-operative of Photography. I love tip 2b but tip #4 really frightens me—I’m thinking that Photoshop would be a much better choice to achieve the same effect. The BONUS TIP at the end is easy to do and could save you hundreds of dollars. Well worth a watch. … Read more
Okay, so this is a little off topic (this is a photography blog) but this iTunes problem has been bugging me for weeks. I’ve just figured out how to do it and wanted to share! Audiobooks Improve My Photography! Although I am comfortable in a photographic studio I spend a lot of time traveling to … Read more
Photographing fireworks is not as hard as it seems. This quick guide will get you ready to take the best fourth of July fireworks photos! There are only two things you really need to know about photographing fireworks to take expert shots: Exposure Stability Exposure The shot at the top was taken with an ISO … Read more
Take a look at this waterfall photograph. Notice how the falling water looks smooth and like fog or cotton. Do you want to know how to do that? It’s easy, read on… The secret to making moving things blur in a photograph is to keep the camera’s shutter ‘open’ for a long time. When photographing … Read more
Learn this professional photographers’ secret to help you capture the shots you’d otherwise miss. I was lucky … I learned photography as an apprentice to a multi-award winning professional photographer. Most of the things I learned I don’t remember learning. They are natural to me now and I don’t even think about them. One of … Read more
Shooting in low light is an opportunity to be creative. Check out these tips for overcoming the technical problems and create something beautiful tonight. So let’s start with the basics then move on to the more advanced techniques further on down the page… Increase the ISO Setting In the ‘good old days’ of film photography … Read more
White balance is something many beginners struggle with. The main problem with understanding white balance is that the goal is always moving – making it hard for us to realize what’s going on. This article explains white balance in photography simply, by starting at the beginning. Automatic White Balance Most modern digital cameras come shipped … Read more
Are your photos of snow gray and lifeless? Do your skiing pictures turn out dull? Learn how to make them look beautiful using this rarely used camera setting. Take a look at this photo of a snow covered path: Notice how the snow is dark and dull. But snow isn’t like that. Fresh snow is … Read more
You just can’t do this with PhotoShop.
Landscapes are among the most stunning and eye-catching examples of photographic prowess; unfortunately, landscapes can also make amateurs emphatically stand out. By learning to identify the elements that go into a jaw-dropping display of nature’s wonders when captured by a skilled photographer, even the most novice wielders of cameras can capture examples of amazing landscape … Read more