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Understanding Three Point Lighting
Lighting is an important factor in photography therefore any budding photographer should get to grips with three point lighting.
Use Bounce Flash for Nicer Photos
Portable flash units are great for improving photos, especially when they're used creatively. One of the most basic techniques for improved flash photography is to bounce
Four Tips For Better Photographs of Windsurfing
Stunning windsurfing photography requires an understanding of the sport. Wind direction, position of the sun and the windsurfers skills all contribute to the end image.
Understanding dSLR Aperture Priority Mode
Although the manual camera mode allows more control, aperture priority mode allows for error-free exposures without sacrificing the photographer's preconceived image.
Understanding dSLR Shutter Priority Mode
Whether shooting fast moving subjects or in low-light situations, shutter priority mode provides photographers with trouble-free settings for successful image capture.
Understanding dSLR Manual Shooting Mode
Begin shooting like a professional by using manual shooting mode on any dSLR camera. By controlling both the shutter speed and aperture, creative control is limitless.
Wildlife Photography Tips
Wildlife photography is a wonderful pastime for outdoor enthusiasts. Even beginning photographers can take fantastic shots with the right amount of training and practice
How to Take Action Photos in the Mountains
Capturing digital images of skiers and snowboarders in the snow takes more than a big lens. Tips and tricks for winter sports photography from a published photographer.
Shooting Architecture Images with a dSLR
Once the domain of professionals using medium format cameras, amateurs can now shoot accurate Architecture images using any dSLR camera, tripod, and cable release.
Photographing Dogs
Whether Fido is a camera-hungry poser or a more reluctant, lens-shy buddy, the following hints should help produce the best possible capture of the beloved dog.
Time Lapse Photography, Cameras and Software
New consumer video, webcam and still digital cameras allow anyone to make time lapse movies. This article discusses the different methods.
Food Photography Equipment & Publishing Tips
Taking great pictures of food is not just for professionals. This article covers some more food photography basics.
Food Photography
Pictures of food can make our mouths water or make our stomachs queasy. This article reviews some basic food photography tips.
Photography Lighting Considerations
Taking a great photo depends on choosing the right time of day to maximize variable natural lighting conditions. The time of day can greatly affect final photo results.
Use the Rule of Thirds to Make Better Images
Reposition the subject, fill the frame and remove unnecessary elements are all keys to creating dynamic compositions and memorable images.
Capturing Backlit Photographs with a dSLR
Learn to manage back lighting to capture classic sunset silhouettes and dramatic lighting while eliminating harsh shadows and squinting in all portrait photographs.
How to Improve Your Flower Photos
If it seems like you're always taking flower pictures but never doing anything with them, it might be time to slow down and smell the roses.
A Photography Workout
Before jumping deeply into the technical side of photography and buying more equipment and getting lost in confusing instruction manuals, do you really know how to see?
Photography with a Focus
Pictures such as: travel photos, photos of children, nature photos and action/sports photography may call for special photo techniques.
Photography with Power
Photography allows you to express yourself and document important times in your life. A few useful pointers will help you to make great, attractive, unique photos.
How To Create Perfect Camera Expressions
Photo, film and video pictures are never exact copies of the reality. Photographers can come very close, but they must know how.
Three Skills of a Nature Photographer
Successful nature photographers utilize skills in Macro, Wildlife and Landscape photography.
Maximizing Your Photography with Filters
Using filters is a great way to achieve drastic, interesting effects in your photos without the use of post-processing software.
Photography Tips - Landscape Photography
I'm often asked "How do I take better landscape pictures?" Sadly cameras don't have an Ansel Adams setting-but choosing the best light for the subject can improve things.
Cross Polarization in Photography
While it appears at first to be a product of Photoshop, cross polarization is a fun way to get very drastic color effects straight from the lens.