Portraits are an essential cornerstone in photography. And while they may appear simple enough, a well crafted portrait requires practice, practice and practice. It’s also a good idea to brush up on your knowledge on…
When we’re starting out in photography, generally we’ll stick to natural light or use whatever light we have in our home. That is, until we can afford to slowly purchase or add more lighting options…
Photograph by Kent DuFault LUMIX GX-85 with a 14mm lens, ISO 400, at f/11 and a shutter speed of 1/200th of a second using the aperture priority shooting mode and pattern metering. The original camera…
Planning for an upcoming macro photography project but don’t know where to start? How do you decide on a subject to photograph and add your own style into it? As one of the more popular…
In my opinion, composition isn’t given the attention it deserves, especially from newer photographers. There is always much discussion about equipment and equipment techniques. But the conversation on composition always seems to take on a…
001 I spent thirteen years working for a company that specialized in outdoor portraiture. That was all we did. We didn’t have a studio. In that time, I encountered many challenges. And you will too!…
While most landscape photographers are adept at capturing rolling hills and sweeping vistas, for many, cityscape photography can provide a welcome break. Capturing urban environments allows you to stretch your creative muscles, and capture a…
I think you’ll enjoy this blog post if you haven’t played much with post-production other than the fundamental edits. I will show you how easy it is to create a noir night scene using a…
Manual mode is one setting on your camera that allows you to control the camera in a particular way. The auto modes, known as Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Program, are different ways to control…
Discovering long exposure photography has been a highlight of my last seven or eight years of taking pictures. There is something magical about the process and the unknown of the result. If you haven’t tried…
I’m going to date myself. I cut my teeth in photography using Tri-X film and Kodachrome slides. Younger photographers may not recognize that I’m talking about film photography. Photograph by Kent DuFault – Door County,…
They may be tiny, but don’t be mistaken; macros can be extremely powerful images! Macro photography can bring out the best in your subjects and can be used to showcase even common elements in an…