Noticing Beauty in the Ordinary
If we use our cameras as poetic tools for seeing, and really noticing the beauty all around us everyday; we will be astonished by the seemingly ordinary things we might otherwise pass by in our…
The Future Of Stock Photography
For the consumer, or business buyer, the ability to pit the work of the entire online population against one another to find the best product or service has been an innovation to celebrate; so goes…
Landing The Good Jobs In Commercial Photography
Being an amazing photographer is a great thing but it doesn’t pay the bills. Like any other small business owner the only way you’re really going to make it is by relentlessly marketing your skills.…
Six Things That Should Be In Every Camera Bag
It’s the age old battle between weight and convenience. As you progress in photography it’s inevitable that you’ll start collecting more gear and more of it will end up finding its way into your camera…
How to Master Various Fast Shutter Speed Techniques
Being able to adapt to various situations where a fast shutter speed is necessary is a strength in photography. If you change the shutter speed around even just a little bit, a whole new world…
Creating Your Own Photography Gear – 5 Easy Projects
Part of the fun with photography, is creating your own photos. But did you know that you can create your own photography gear as well? Making gear from scratch isn’t hard, especially if you enjoy…
How To Choose Camera Lenses That Suit Your Needs
If you’re planning to buy an SLR, you will need to consider a lot of important factors, like choosing the right lenses. Buying just any type of lens will do you (and your camera) no…
The Wonderful 50mm Lens
Back in the days of film photography, many SLR cameras came fitted with a 50 mm lens as standard. Documentary and street photographers swore by their 50 mm lenses and were usually found walking round…
How To Create A Vintage Photo Effect In Photoshop
Vintage effects are commonly used to give photos a specific type of feel, and with the combination of the right photo and the right effect the results can be excellent. In this tutorial we'll go…
Necessary Gear for Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography is a game of chance. A good shot depends on being at the right place, at the right time, with the right equipment. Strap a leprechaun to your camera bag, wear your lucky…
Depth of Field And Focus Explained
When taking photos, it is important to keep in mind that what you see on your camera is not usually what the outcome will be. Most of the time, even if the scene appears sharp…
Creating The Perfect Composition
Have you ever seen something and thought, "I have to take a picture of that!" Often while I'm snapping away, I assume that my camera is making an effort to recreate the photo exactly how…