Even a novice can appreciate the value of low light photography. Buildings and other objects that normally seem trivial and mundane can look extraordinary in low light conditions. However, even experienced photographers are sometimes challenged…
Without light there is no photograph. So, understanding how light works is pretty essential for any photographer! Natural light might seem simple, but different times of day have a different effect on light, which you…
Photography is an exciting hobby/profession for many different reasons. One of them is there’s always some new and impressive camera being released or rumored. It’s a competitive industry, so the companies that make cameras are…
Whether you are shooting a family of five or an individual subject, to be a great portrait photographer, there are several things you need to learn to master and get right to produce professional images.…
The past few years have seen a rising interest in professional photography, and in 2018 the industry grew by 1.6 percent. This means that for anyone interested in photography for beginners, this is the right…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…