Review Of The Canon 100mm L Macro Lens
Okay, I'll be honest: I didn't think much of this lens before I got it. I thought, why get this lens when you can get the non-L version, which performs excellently, for half the price?…
Retouching Gradient Skies – Photoshop Video Tutorial
Retouching gradient skies can be somewhat tricky to do. In today’s video, we’ll go through a few of the steps required to edit and retouch gradient skies using Adobe Photoshop as well as look at…
Photographers Beware: Exposure vs. Paying Jobs
Breaking into the world of photography can be extremely difficult, however it does come with some amazing benefits. The hardest part is knowing when to take a job and when to say no. There seems…
10 Projects to Get Your New Year off to a Great Start
One of the best ways to improve your photography skills and techniques is by challenging yourself to try new things. Whether it’s experimenting with a new camera setting, or mastering a technique that you’ve long…
How to Take Good Pictures With Your Smartphone
Cell phone cameras have come a long way since their inception in Sharp's J-SH04 phone back in 2000. Even the phones with relatively low resolution today, dwarf the Sharp's 0.11 MP. Although much has changed,…
Nailing Focus: A Simple Guide to Autofocus Microadjustment
The importance of dead-on focusing is obvious. Securing clean and crisp focus on a subject or scene is one of the most fundamental foundations of achieving a strong photograph. If you're a photographer who unfortunately…
Copyright Grabs – A Sign Of The Modern Age?
As I’ve discussed before on Contrastly, copyright is a tricky issue at the best of times. Negotiating the rights you’re prepared to assign to a publication or website requires an understanding of the laws surrounding…
How To Collaborate Seamlessly With Other Photographers
In photography as with many other areas in life, working with others is inevitable. Collaborations take place left and right because they are great for helping careers along, great for personal development, and great for…
Dance Photography 101: How to Take Dance Photos
Dancing is one of the finest arts ever known to man. The graceful movements, the poetry in motion and the music. Everything about dancing is a feast for the senses – especially for the eyes.…
The Do’s and Don’ts Of Transitioning To Being A Pro Photographer
Lots of amateur photographers dream of making the jump over to being a pro. What could be better than making a living doing something you love? But before you make the leap, here are some…
Split Toning Photoshop Video Tutorial
Split toning is a technique that was originally developed back in the film days. It involves applying a color tint to the highlights and shadows of a photograph. Lightroom users are probably already aware of…
Why You Need a Home Photography Studio
When you are starting out as a photographer, the world is your studio, but after a while you may get tired of having to fight the sun and weather. That's when you know it's time…