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…
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…
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…
When you first got your DSLR camera statistically it’s likely you purchased it with a kit lens. That’s not as bad as some people in camera forums make out. Manufacturers pick kit lenses because they…
Digital cameras make it pretty easy to take amazing photographs in full daylight without much skill or expertise. However, lighting conditions are not always so ideal, and taking great photographs in low light settings can…
You've got the gear. You've practiced taking photographs at live shows. You are confident enough in your abilities that you believe you can put your photos out for public consumption (beyond Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr).…
As a photographer who has tracked and photographed wildlife not only in the U.K but in mainland Europe as well, it still amazes me how many photographers and wildlife watchers that I meet whilst out…
The principle behind studio lighting is easy to grasp but the application can take a lifetime to master. Getting a good portrait is more than setting up the lights, but without the right lighting you’ll…
One of the great advantages of modern digital cameras is that you can instantly see the results of the pictures that you have taken and erase those that don't meet with your expectations. If you're…
Deciding to become a landscape photographer full time can leave you with more questions than answers. The work and it's payoffs are often unpredictable, sporadic, and frequently means many months on the road. However, the…
Street photography is fun, it's fast-paced and almost a rite of passage in photography. Many top portrait photographers got their first experience with capturing images of people out on the street with a camera taking…
One of the more revealing attitudes about how people generally see photographers can be seen at a party. Casually mention you are a photographer and people's attention will perk up. Then mention you are a…