So When Should You Use Manual and Auto Focus?
In photography, there are times when it’s best to use manual focus and other times when it’s better to use auto focus. Of course, the huge trick is being able to tell when each is…
In photography, there are times when it’s best to use manual focus and other times when it’s better to use auto focus. Of course, the huge trick is being able to tell when each is…
Some photographers like to “get out of the box” and try techniques different from those embraced by digital photography or straight film photography. These alternative techniques are what make up exploratory or experimental photography, which…
Chiaroscuro. Come on, say it with me… key… are… row… scuro. Congratulations! You’re speaking Italian! Well, you’re speaking an Italian derivative of two Latin words: “clarus” meaning clear or bright, and “obscurus” meaning dark or…
Most photographers are keenly aware of the impact that lighting has on photography. Light is the basis of photography, and the right lighting can make a tremendous difference in your work. It’s often said that…
A prism, yes, the geometrical and transparent figure that features polished surfaces known for refracting light, is probably not at the top of your list of things to pack into your camera bag. By the…
Dancing is one of the finest arts ever known to man. The graceful movements, the poetry in motion and the music. Everything about dancing is a feast for the senses – especially for the eyes.…
There are many ways photographers can capture a scene the way they want to. Amateurs simply let things be and shoot, while pros prefer to inject their own style and creative sense into the photos…
“Flashy” looking photos, red eyes, and washed out subjects – a misguided flash in the hands of the wrong person can cause horrendous results. Some photographers avoid flash photography altogether, while others only use it…
Even if you’ve been around photography for quite some time, you may never have heard of blue hour photography. Sure, you likely have heard of the term “golden hours” before – the time just prior…
Some photographers choose to use their on-camera flash rather than buy light modification attachments. For others, this may sound a bit limiting or maybe even difficult because your camera’s flash is something quite simple, compared…
When it comes to photographs of nature, there's nothing quite like shots of waterfalls. From breathtaking shots of water cascading down over moss-covered rocks to images of smaller falls lit up by the rays of…
As a photographer, there are few things more satisfying than mastering a new photography technique. Learning new photography techniques can open up new possibilities, provide endless potential for inspiration, and can even help to get…