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One of the most critical elements in your camera is the lens. With so many different types of lenses, how do you know which one you need? Today I will talk about what a zoom lens is, how they work, what their advantages are and when you should use a…
By Sarah Rodriguez-Martinez

Camera resolution or megapixel (MP) count is important when looking for a new camera. You have to sift through plenty of camera specifications. But this is one that you should pay attention to. Camera manufacturers often use a camera’s resolution as the headline feature. And when cameras like the Sony…
By Gabor Holtzer

When you’re taking photos, it’s important to keep in mind that your camera may not always focus on the exact spot that you want it to. This is called focus shift, and it can be a real problem when you’re trying to take a good photo. In this article, we’ll…
By Gabor Holtzer

One of the most common problems people have when editing their photos is how to brighten eyes in Lightroom. This can be a challenge, especially if the person’s eyes are dark or shadowed. But with a little know-how, it’s easy to brighten up those peepers and make them look their…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan

If you ever wondered why you can’t easily interchange lenses between different manufacturers, this article is for you. What stops this simple act is the different lens mounts. In this article, you’ll find out what lens mounts are, what types exist, and how you can use them to your benefit.…
By Gabor Holtzer

Color Space is a term you may have come across in your camera settings or post-processing software of choice. It refers to the color range that can be displayed by a photograph. Typically, your most common choices in color space are sRGB vs Adobe RGB. These color spaces are not…
By Darina Kopcok

A powerful but underutilized feature in Lightroom is the Lightroom Book Module. Using the Lightroom Book Module, you can design photo books and magazines. You can also upload them to the website Blurb.com, to have them professionally printed for you. You may choose to save them as an Adobe PDF…
By Darina Kopcok

Wildlife photography blends my love of nature with my love of photography. But capturing those frisky critters in an image is a challenge. Here are 12 tips for better wildlife photography composition. I’ll talk about composition, how to prepare for a photo shoot, and what camera settings to use. Whether…
By Jenn Mishra

Knowing what AE-L vs AF-L means on Nikon cameras is good know. That’s because cramming many tactile controls onto a camera body leaves little room to explain what each button does. The AE-L and AF-L buttons on the back of a Nikon are prime examples. What does the AE button…
By Hillary Grigonis

It’s no secret that we take a lot of photos with our iPhones. And while it’s really easy to snap a picture and share it with the world, sometimes you want to keep those memories for yourself. So what do you do when you want to transfer photos from an…
By Simon Bond

If you want to take your photography skills to the next level, you need to start using the Canon Camera Remote app. This app allows you to control your camera from a distance, which is perfect for taking photos of yourself or landscapes. In this article, we will show you…
By Anabel Dflux

Professional headshots might sound intimidating, but they’re easy to create. You can use a few lighting and posing tricks to take friendly and professional DIY headshots. DIY Headshots: Wear Neutral-Colored Clothes to Put the Focus on Your Face If you look for headshots online, you’ll notice that the best ones…
By Taya Ivanova