Photography For Beginners

People new to the genre might think street photography is easy to define. You could say that street photography is when the street is the location and subject. But that’s far too simplistic. There are, in fact, many types of street photography. And there are many street photographers with unique…

Photography has had a long and eventful history. From wet plates to smartphones. Camera technology has changed dramatically over the years. And trends have come and gone. But what about the future of photography? What changes and developments can we expect in the coming years? And how will photography change…

Unless you’re over the age of 150, you’re unlikely to be familiar with wet plate photography! It’s one of the oldest types of photography. But it’s making a bit of a comeback. A lot of photographers think they’re pretty retro shooting film with their vintage SLRs. Well, wet plate photography…

Cinemagraphs are mysterious and enticing. They make you double-take when you’re scrolling down a web page. They look surreal and as if they’re made by magic. But you don’t need to be a magician to make cinemagraphs. In this article, we’ll draw back the wizard’s curtain to reveal the mysteries…

Exposure value (EV) in photography is a number that combines aperture and shutter speed. It represents how much light is in the scene and tells you what settings will give you the right exposure. Some aspects of EV are obsolete in today’s world of digital cameras. But the idea behind…

Knowing the best way to store photos is important. Photos are more than just a bit of color on paper or information on a computer. They’re works of art and captured moments from our lives. So we want to ensure they’re safe and secure. There’s nothing worse than losing your…

You’ve probably heard about NFT images if you’re part of the online creative community. Social media is abuzz with the acronym NFT. NFTs have been called a digital revolution for selling and buying art. But what is an NFT? And how do they work? Are they of interest to photographers?…

If you’re a sports fan, check out our list of the 25 most influential sports photographers. And if you’re looking for a career in sports photography, then there’s plenty here to inspire you. Sports photography keeps us connected to the sports we love. If we miss the live-action, we can…

If you want sharper photos and have tried every focus setting you have, maybe you are looking in the wrong place. Getting sharp images is not always about better focusing. Often it is about reducing motion blur, specifically, your motion. Many of today’s cameras and lenses have image stabilization technology…

Clearly, bird photography is the art of photographing birds. But it’s not that simple. Anyone that’s tried to capture a bird with their camera knows it! Bird photography can offer some of the most stunning photographs of nature, and it’s a delight that so many photographers have mastered this art…

When someone mentions 3D, many of us will think of going to the movies and putting on those weird 3D glasses. The film jumps out at us rather than being a flat image on the screen. 3D photography follows the same logic. It creates images with more depth. They’re more real-to-life,…

For years, Photoshop users have been using Quick Selection, Magic Wand, and Select Subject tools to isolate subjects. They work well in most situations, but they’re not perfect. Thankfully, in late 2019, Adobe released the Object Selection tool to make selecting elements easier for you. In this article, we’ll show…