Taking great pictures of your own kids is easier said than done. You know them better than anyone else and you’re with them more than anyone else. It doesn’t seem …
Photography Tips for Capturing Car Light Trails
Capturing car light trails is a neat camera trick with fantastic results. With the proper settings, a flat surface or tripod, and a little practice, you’ll learn how to produce …
How to Find Your Photography Style
Finding your photography style is a critical aspect of being a great photographer. When you’re simply copying everyone else, doing what’s trendy, or shooting and editing without clear goals, you’ll …
Camera Sensors: Full Frame vs Crop Sensor vs Micro Four Thirds
Camera sensors, which one to choose? In the 21st century, the camera market is both more exciting and more confusing than ever. With choices ranging from tiny mirrorless cameras to …
How to Tell a Story Through Your Photos
Telling a story through your photos is an art form. It’s easy to snap a few good pictures. With a little luck and a little post-processing, they may even be …
5 Beginner Photography Mistakes and How to Fix Them
When you’re new to photography, you’re bound to make mistakes. Everyone is a beginner once, and making errors is part of the process. To move past the beginner stage, you …
How to Read Your Camera Histogram and Dramatically Improve Your Photos
Light meters in modern cameras do a wonderful job with exposure, but they will sometimes lead you astray. You can check the playback image on your camera’s LCD screen, but …
Essential Travel Photography Gear for Beginners
Purchasing gear as a new photographer is often overwhelming. There are so many choices, it’s hard to know where to start. You want to get high-quality gear without breaking the …
How to Organize Your Digital Photos Like a Pro
Organizing your digital photos can be complicated. If you’re anything like most people, you love taking photos. Every day whether you are out and about trying your new gear or …
8 Common Questions Answered for Beginner Photographers
Getting serious about bettering your photography skills is exciting but can be overwhelming. You don’t understand the settings on your camera, and frequently used photography terms such as “histogram” and …
Photography Basics: Aperture
Aperture is a basic concept in photography, yet one of the most important. Understanding aperture doesn’t have to be difficult. In this short article you’re going to learn what it …
10 Easy Camera Hacks To Improve Your Photography
You don’t need to spend a lot of money to take unique, creative pictures. With an entry-level DSLR or mirrorless camera or even a smartphone, you can use a wide …
The Best Guide To Understanding Hyperfocal Distance
Imagine yourself out in the wilderness at sunset, with a wall of moss-covered rocks in the foreground, an elegantly shaped tree slightly farther away and snow-capped mountains in the distance. …
8 Best Ideas for Teaching Photography to Your Kids
Sharing your passion for photography with your children is a dream come true for many parents. Giving kids the tools they need to better their photography skills will foster a …
How to Use Focus Stacking to Obtain Tack Sharp Photos
Here’s a dilemma that frequently confronts photographers: how do you get everything in a photo tack sharp. What if there are interesting rocks and pebbles a foot or so from …