11 Common Landscape Photography Mistakes
If you’re just getting started with landscape photography, or if you have some experience but you’re looking to improve your skills, there are a few common mistakes you should be aware of. If you work…
10 Tips for Putting Real Emotions Into Your Photos
The following quote, which is attributed to Frederick R. Barnard who, in turn, stated his source to be a popular Japanese philosopher, perfectly captures what photographers want to achieve with their photos. One picture is…
Understanding & Using Negative Space in Photography
Negative space has been used for hundreds of years in art and design but is something that is comparatively unknown by many photographers. A lot of people don’t know what negative space is, but, used…
The Ultimate Getting Started Guide to Scanning Film
Over the past few years, worldwide interest in analog photography has exploded. More and more people, for one reason or another, are discovering (or rediscovering) the beautiful world of film. Being a born again film…
Tips and Tricks For Getting Started With Ballet Photography
Photography, in general, is a tough area to get into. Part of the problem with trying to become a photographer is that, nowadays, everyone is one. All phones come equipped with cameras which increasingly look…
Hands-On Review of the Rapid Filter System from Alter
It’s not every day I come across something wholly unique in the world of camera gear. More often than not, most pieces of gear are generally a revised version of something else. So when I…
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About the Exposure Triangle
The exposure triangle is the relationship between three camera settings. These control the light when you take a photograph. Those three settings are: ISO – this setting determines how responsive and sensitive the sensor is…
8 Great Tips for Better Urban Landscape Photographs
Landscapes and nature are favorite subjects for many photographers, but if you live in a city or urban area you may not be surrounded by a lot of nature. Urban landscape photography follows many of…
Which is the Best Color Space for Photography: sRGB or Adobe RGB?
Have you ever tried mixing and experimenting with colors? Were there times when you mixed red with a little bit of green and a dash of blue, and were amazed at the new color you…
To Do or Not To Do: Staging a Scene in Street Photography
Street photography is more than just walking in the streets and taking photos of interesting subjects you see or encounter. It is about people and their lives. You capture moments showing people in their natural,…
Tips for Capturing Landscapes with a Telephoto Lens
A wide angle lens is commonly associated with landscape photography, and for good reason. With a wide angle lens you can capture vast, epic landscapes that are capable of showcasing the grandness of the scene.…
An Introduction Guide to Fine Art Photography
When we think of portrait photography, we think of perfectly posed images of families, children, couples, etc. The goal is to get a well composed and exposed image with nice expressions that show the subject’s…