Photography For Beginners

Lens filters can have a significant impact on the scene you are shooting. Whether you capture on film or use a digital camera, you can experiment with all of them. Most are color filters, but this does not mean they will not affect your black and white images. As contrast…

I’ve mentioned visual weight a few times now, but I’ve never actually gone into detail about what it actually is; it’s a lot more then just the size of an object in a scene. Visual weight is determined by the way that we look at the photo and what we see first and spend the most amount of time looking at. If you understand the visual weight of different objects in the scene, you can use your knowledge effectively to encourage the viewer to see the photo in a certain way.

This article shows you how to approach, photograph, and create a 3D model from photos… Since the beginning of time, artists have tried replicating the world around us. These days, 3D modeling and printing may be the closest way to do this. A 3D model is exactly that. It’s a…

Henri Cartier Bresson was one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. He is known for his unique style, which emphasized spontaneity and intuition over careful planning and composition. Here are six tips to help you capture photos with Henri Cartier-Bresson’s signature style. 6 Henri Cartier-Bresson Photography Style…

Photography umbrellas are one of the simplest kinds of light modifiers to use. They are perfect for beginners as they are inexpensive, portable, and efficient. Umbrellas soften and spread the light, allowing for off-camera lighting without harsh shadows. As common as photography umbrellas are, they are also often misused. Here’s…

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 is one of the simplest yet fun instant film cameras available. The success of the Instax Mini 8 series brought updates to this model. But these updates deliver little changes in the base features. This article dives into the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8. And you’ll…

Slideshows make sharing pictures with friends and family a special event. It is also a professional way to showcase your images to clients or for a presentation. Adobe Lightroom has a slideshow feature, but you can also create a slideshow in Photoshop. Photoshop is almost as easy as using Lightroom…

A hot shoe adapter adds functionality to your camera. It is on nearly every digital camera. You may think it is only for flashes. This article will explore this feature and how you can use your camera’s hot shoe mount. What is a Hot Shoe? A hot shoe (or ‘hotshoe’)…

There are so many great locations to take beautiful photos. It can be hard to choose your next travel photography destination! To make your decision easier, we list 12 of the most iconic places for photography around the world. Iconic Places: Zion National Park – Utah, USA Ansel Adams made…

ARW is a RAW image file used by Sony digital cameras. It stands for ‘Sony Alpha Raw’. This article shows you what exactly an ARW file is and how to open one. What is an ARW File? An ARW file is a RAW format file used exclusively by Sony Alpha…

Just like dirt, camera lens fungus is a headache for photographers. It can cause severe problems if not dealt with quickly and professionally. Camera lenses play a huge role in creating the perfect image, so it is essential to keep them clean. One of the less-known camera pollutants is lens…

Rain photography is an excellent way to add more excitement to a scene, be it street, landscape, macro, or product photography. Our article will show you a few techniques to take advantage of on a rainy day using texture, composition, and reflections. 15 Techniques for Perfect Rain Photography Don’t let a…