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…
Entering Your First Juried Art Show (Part I)
So, you want to try entering your fine art photographs in a juried art show? Lots of artists come to a point where they want to try their hand at entering contests and having their…
Bokeh Photography 101
Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional photographer, you should have come across the word "Bokeh" (pronounced BOH-kay) more than once. If it sounds Japanese, it's because it is. Bokeh (or Boke) actually means blur…
Light Painting 101- Tips and Tricks to Selectively Illuminate With Light
For a photography niche that not everyone’s heard of or is even familiar with, light painting has some serious longevity, having been around for approximately 100 years already. Light painting is a method characterized by…
7 Common Exposure Problems And How To Fix Them
All photographers are liable to take shots from time to time that don’t come out correctly exposed. When we’re first learning photography, there are a million and one ways to get the exposure wrong! But…
What Does It Take to be An Excellent On-Assignment Photographer
Photographers work in a variety of ways and environments. A number of professional photographers prefer to work inside their own studio, while others move and travel around to find good subjects. There are photographers who…
The Rise Of The Weekend Warrior
It seems that everywhere you look these days, someone's snapping away with a camera or a phone. A wedding photographer friend of mine even joked that when he's shooting the bride and groom, he'll frequently…
An Ode To The 70-200
Ever wonder why so many professional photographers use a 70-200mm lens? There’s a reason for this. Offering excellent image quality, fast autofocus, and an incredibly useful focal range, the 70-200 is a classic – the…