RAW vs JPEG: the Technicalities Behind the Differences
One question that comes up often in photography circles is whether you should shoot in RAW or JPEG. For many of us, JPEG is a familiar mode and many cameras default to it as a…
National Geographic Photography: What You Need to Know
National Geographic has been in circulation since 1888 and has become the worldwide symbol of dramatic and story photography. The profound images that come out in the magazine leave lasting imprints in the minds of…
5 Common Photography Mistakes to Avoid
We all make mistakes. One of my favorites is looking through the viewfinder and realizing that I forgot to take the lens cap off. And then there is the all too common cautionary tale from…
State of Mind – Interview with Photographer Nuno Moreira
I've always been a fan of photography projects that involve the print medium. It's as if by flipping through a photo book, you're going back to a much simpler medium, one that we don't often…
The Low Down on Storm Chasing Photography
What exactly comes to mind when you think of a storm-chasing photographer? Most likely, you are visualizing an insane individual running across an open field towards a spinning vortex of doom. The reality shows for…
Top 5 Photographic & Design Trends For 2014
The photographic world is a constantly evolving beast. Ever since the advent of digital technology, changes have come thick and fast. But the last few years have seen bigger changes than ever before. Cameras are…
The Top 7 Cities in the World for Street Photography
Street photography is interesting because it captures different subjects, emotions and happenings in the most candid manner. It tells us what life is like in a particular place and what people do at certain times…
6 Killer Tips For Taking Amazing Winter Photographs
Just because it’s winter, doesn’t mean it’s time to pack your camera away! While many photographers dread the long winter months, winter is a great time for taking some spectacular images. True, wintertime photography can…
Three Reasons to Offer a Proposal Session Package
With social media being the most prevalent way of sharing information these days, the cell phone has become the most popular way to capture events as they are happening. However, it has been my experience…
Getting More Serious About Polaroid Photography (A Complete Guide)
Instant cameras, cameras that use self-developing film to generate images, and the instantaneous film that they use are colloquially referred to as polaroids. Polaroid photography is generally not taken as professionally as digital and other…
Six Pro Tips For Getting The Most Out Of That New Camera
While mastering photography can take decades, you can learn to take consistent and compelling photos in just a few weeks. There are a relatively small number of basic guidelines that those new to photography don’t…
Tips & Tricks For Photographing Football Sundays
Photography and sports go hand in hand. As any photography enthusiast will testify, finding the subject to work with can be one of the most challenging parts of the process. The subject itself must provide…