Metadata For Stock Photographers
For stock photographers of any subject, appropriate use of metadata is the single most important administrative tool used to generate sales. Sure, the task is mundane, repetitive, and does not call for the use of…
How To Capture Motion And Moving Subjects
Some of the best and most memorable moments in life are in motion. Be it your daughter dancing, or your brother hanging ten on a surfboard or a friend hotdogging on a skateboard, you will…
30 Impressive Winter And Snow Photographs
Even though most people in the northern hemisphere may prefer summer (for obvious reasons), winter can present itself with opportunities to take exceptional photographs. I hope the photos showcased in this post will inspire you…
Is There Still A Place For Analog Cameras in Modern Photography?
There are about ten major companies that still continue to produce photographic film. Twelve other companies have already been discontinued, while another two went bankrupt. Modern analog product lines are mostly recreations of older models…
Flash Photography For Beginners
It seems that most people have this mistaken notion that if you are taking photographs indoors or in low light, the simple solution is to use flash. The truth, as any beginner in photography finds…
Macro Photography – Getting The Most Out Of Shooting Tiny Subjects
Macro photography is an extremely interesting genre of photography where the smaller the subjects, the better. In fact, small and even tiny subjects are the stars. Macro photography is usually defined as extreme, close-up photography,…
The Most Popular Mirrorless Cameras and Lenses (2013 Edition)
Love them or loathe them, mirrorless cameras are carving out an ever-expanding niche within the world of picture taking. If you can put up with their lack of an optical viewfinder, they offer lightning fast…
6 Ways To Get Better Sports Photos
So you've shot sports before. Maybe you take photos at the kids' soccer games. Maybe you're getting more interested in photography and want to build your portfolio. You might have even considered selling your photos.…
5 Great HDR Landscape Photography Tips
If you’re a serious landscape photographer, chances are you’ve at least experimented with High Dynamic Range photography. In recent years, HDR has become a go-to technique for amateur and professionals alike because of the unique…
Tips And Tricks For Shooting In Daytime Lighting Conditions
Great lighting is one of the most important aspects of photography. After the very name "photography" comes from combining two Greek words to write and light. Photography is basically writing with light; story telling in…
Previsualization: Taking the Perfect Shot on the First Try
A professional photography workflow often consists of three main components: previsualization, the act of taking the photo, and post-production. Taking a proper picture requires correct adjusting of the ISO, aperture, shutter speed and other camera…
What is White Balance and How Can You Use It Creatively?
As white balance is a setting that is generally handled automatically by your camera, its full creative possibilities can be overlooked by many photographers. It can be used to produce visual effects that are quite…