Applying creative blur to an existing image can yield some great, yet subtle results. That’s what we’ll look into in today’s Photoshop video tutorial. While it’s definitely possible to apply a soft focus effect in-camera…
Understanding how digital camera noise affects image quality can be very confusing and downright frustrating. Common questions about noise reduction usually are “How much noise reduction is too much?” or “How much noise is acceptable…
In photography, there are times when it’s best to use manual focus and other times when it’s better to use auto focus. Of course, the huge trick is being able to tell when each is…
Black and white photography dates back to 1839, when Mr. Daguerre found a way to fix images made inside a camera obscura, calling this the Daguerreotype. “Photography” was suggested as a term by astronomer Sir…
Capturing great shots while the birds are keeping still on a branch or on the ground can sometimes be quite the challenge, but it becomes increasingly difficult when they are in flight. We know that…
Wildlife photography in and of itself can be challenging – but add in difficult lighting conditions and you have yourself a situation that will separate the devoted photographers from the rest. Committed photographers know that…
Some photographers like to “get out of the box” and try techniques different from those embraced by digital photography or straight film photography. These alternative techniques are what make up exploratory or experimental photography, which…
Motion blur is a fascinating photographic technique that’s one of the best ways to convey a sense of movement in an otherwise static image. This is an interesting technique – especially considering that in most…
A few weeks ago, a photographer was snapped while allegedly taking a photo of children swimming in a public pool in North Dakota. The photo was posted online and became viral. Eventually, police questioned the…
One of the most frustrating aspects of photography is ending up with blurry photos. While there is a time and a place for softness, and sometimes even some blur – that’s only if the haziness…
Chiaroscuro. Come on, say it with me… key… are… row… scuro. Congratulations! You’re speaking Italian! Well, you’re speaking an Italian derivative of two Latin words: “clarus” meaning clear or bright, and “obscurus” meaning dark or…
No one wants fogged-up lenses ruining their shots, but the reality is that many photographers still struggle with this basic problem. So how can you successfully tackle it? Being prepared helps, as does expecting that…