Photography For Beginners

A macro lens is perfect for shooting up close. But most lenses don’t let you focus close enough to achieve a life-sized 1:1 magnification, also known as “true macro.” But how can you achieve true macro without buying a dedicated macro lens? Extension tubes can effectively turn the lens you…

Equivalence is one of the most important concepts in photography. But what is equivalence? It’s the principle that says a photograph can be created by any combination of focal length, aperture, and shutter speed as long as the exposure is equivalent. In other words, you can use any combination of…

You can use Photoshop to straighten lines or change perspective. But you can distort photos in Photoshop, too! It’s even possible to use this technique to reposition an arm or a leg, for example. In this article, I will show you some basic and advanced techniques to distort images. Tools…

What’s one detail that gets left to the last possible moment in family photos? What family photo outfits to wear! So here is our guide on what to wear for family pictures that won’t leave you cringing years later. Family photography is a great way to capture a meaningful moment in…

If you have a blog already, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of BlogStomp. Even if you’ve heard of it, you may be hesitant to buy the software. Read our full BlogStomp review so that you can determine if the features it brings are a good fit for your photography!…

Are you trying to recreate that cinematic “Hollywood” feeling in your photos? Well, stop trying in Photoshop or Lightroom and start looking at the lens you use! With an anamorphic lens, you can get the movie-style photography results you wish for. What Is an Anamorphic Lens? Cinematographers use anamorphic lenses…

Your camera’s shutter actuations are an important metric to track as you use your camera. This is because they can help you determine how long your camera will continue to function properly before it needs to be serviced. In this article, we’ll show you how to find your camera’s shutter…

A photographer’s vantage point is everything. It’s the perspective from which you shoot, and it can make or break a photo. Get it wrong, and your photos will be uninteresting at best. But get it right, and you’ll be able to capture stunning images that express your unique vision. What…

When it comes to capturing images on our digital cameras, a sensor and lens aren’t the only things needed. Different types of memory cards act as the storage for all the scenes and scenarios that we capture. There are many different memory cards you can purchase, though. The type will…

You’ve probably heard of RGB and CMYK. Those are the two most commonly used color spaces. But they’re not the only color spaces. Lab Color space, for example, is the most accurate one. Here’s how Lab Color works, and how to use it in Photoshop. What Is Lab Color? You’ve…

Every country has specific rules when it comes to photography, and Japan is no different. Before you visit Japan, you need to familiarize yourself with a few laws. Read our guide on how to avoid getting in trouble and how to keep your Japan photography respectful. Always Ask for Permission…

You might wonder why we can’t always interchange lenses between different brands and types of cameras. Canon lenses are for Canon systems and Nikon lenses only work with Nikon systems. Even within the same manufacturer, specific lenses are for specific cameras. Besides different protocols of connection, this all comes down…