Manual Mode: Making YOU the Photographer
Photographers hate it when someone sees their work and says, “You must have a really nice camera.”
Beginning Tips
The Path to Perfection Starts With White Balance Cards (a.k.a. Gray Cards)
True or false? The path to photography perfection starts with white balance cards (a.k.a. Gray Cards).
12 Elements of Composition in Photography, Part 2
Here’s Part 2 of 2 of our Photography Composition post. With so many images all around, what will make someone stop and look at yours?
12 Elements of Composition in Photography, Part 1
With so many images all around, what will make someone stop and look at yours? Understanding the elements of composition in photography will help take your photography to a new level.
How to Use a Light Meter in 7 Easy Steps
If you don’t want to worry about inconsistencies in exposure using an in-camera light meter, especially when using studio lighting, then learn how to use a light meter in 7 easy steps!
Low Light Digital Photography for Control Freaks
Shooting in Tricky Low-Light Situations. Sometimes we do not get perfect lighting situations. And when we don’t get to control the light, it can create a tricky situation.
Flattering a Subject: The Art of Directional Light
Rather than just placing a light source (flash, studio light, sun, reflector) in front of your subject and calling it good enough, think about what you want to accomplish. Do you want to broaden or thin the face? Are there facial features you want to downplay? Use the directional light to make your pictures artistically correct.
Metering: Which Setting Should I Use and When?
There are four types of metering generally found in a digital SLR camera: evaluative, center-weighted average, partial, and spot. The problem is, which one should use and for what situation?
ISO: Collecting Light
ISO is an often ignored factor in achieving proper exposure. So what do ISO and buckets of water have in common? Read on to find out.
Shutter Speed: Take Control
Let’s say you’re taking pictures at your friend’s second cousin’s kid’s best friend’s baseball game (when people see you have a nice camera, things like that happen).
Photography Posing Guide: Tips for Flattering Poses
9 Unique Engagement Portait Photo Ideas
Photography Posing Guide: Tips for Flattering Poses