Action cameras are increasingly popular these days and not only for extreme sports aficionados. Even if you are not an extreme sports’ fan or adventurer, an action camera is one of the coolest gadgets to…
Over the past few years I’ve had the opportunity to evaluate and review multiple generations of photo processing apps and software from a company called ON1. Their team has worked to make an image editing…
Have you ever seen a bokeh effect in a photo? Bokeh refers to any lights in the out of focus area of your images. A great thing about bokeh effects is that depending on the…
There are many rules in photography that we are taught to adapt to from the minute we start learning our way around our cameras. We are taught how to properly pose our subjects, how to…
Zoom blur (sometimes called zoom burst) is a creative photography effect where the shot appears to blur from the centre outwards. This creates a look as if the scene is bursting towards you, giving an…
I think most of us can relate to having too much ‘clutter’ in our lives! And photographers can be particularly guilty of having too much stuff around, creating a mess and disturbing our calm. So…
If you’ve decided to make a career out of photography, there are certain things you need to know before you press the “full speed ahead” button. Foremost of this is the fact that managing a…
Technology is constantly evolving and it is up to you if you want to keep up with it or not. If you don’t, you might get lost in the maze or be left behind. If…
Are you traveling and have problems adjusting to the more difficult light, but don’t want to miss the perfect opportunity for a great photo? I traveled through Southeast Asia and coming from Berlin, the light…
Photographers love talking about lenses. I mean, a lot. We love comparing aberrations, contrast and color, focus speeds and of course that end-all-be-all optical prize… sharpness. When the conversation turns to telephoto lenses the waters…
I would like to start with a somewhat broad generalisation. Photographers love gear. Yes, G.A.S. is unpleasant, and I definitely don’t advocate the acquisition of new camera gear just for the sake of it. However,…
If you’re a photographer it’s likely you fall into two relatively polarized categories when it comes to how you approach making your images. There are those who believe in getting everything done “in camera” and…