Christopher Bryan-Smith

3D art is relatively new as an art history term. But the genre has seen an enormous progression in a short time. The 3D art world is now a thriving and ever-evolving industry, a hot bed for innovative creative processes and techniques. 3D artists are redefining our expectations when we…

Beautiful landscape photos lift our spirits, help us appreciate the majesty of nature, and inspire us to pick up our cameras.  Landscape photography is one of the classic genres within the art form, and it remains incredibly popular today. That’s because a beautiful landscape is something we can all appreciate. …

Nature photography is incredibly rewarding if you love the great outdoors. But it can be a tricky discipline for inexperienced photographers. A wide variety of subjects, unpredictable movements, and outdoor shooting all cause difficulties.  But don’t worry, we’re here to help you master the art of nature photography. With these…

This article looks at the best medium format film available right now. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, trying a new 120 film is a great way to spark that creative fire inside you.  We look at color and black and white medium format film, giving you plenty of…

The best travel photographers show us the world while we’re comfortably seated on our sofas. Adventurers to their core, these photographers take us to places inaccessible to the average person. They also show us familiar places in new lights. We might know the location, but their inquisitive eyes reveal a…

Use balance, rhythm, pattern, emphasis, contrast, unity, and movement to compose your photos. Learn what each principle means and try a simple exercise for each.

There are many reasons to buy a cheap digital camera. Even in this age of smartphones with amazing cameras. There are times you can’t or don’t want to use your expensive camera. That’s where a cheap digital camera comes in. It’s quite a narrow field, as smartphones take over this…

Conceptual photography is a form of image making focused on illustrating one idea. This idea, or concept, can be anything your imagination can muster. You can also use a wide range of creative techniques to get your idea across to the viewer.  This article provides a concise answer as to…

25 photography facts about early cameras, the first color image, Moon missions, and famous photos, with sources and the stories behind common myths.

All the best photographers have a well-defined photography style. By looking at just a few photos, you know exactly whose work you’re looking at.  But none of the top photographers have their style down the first time they pick up a camera. Nor is a photography style set…

Learn how exposure settings, metering, the histogram, flash, screen brightness, and editing can help you fix dark photos.

F-stops describe aperture geometry; T-stops account for light transmission. Learn the conversion formulas, worked examples, and what matching T-stops means for exposure and depth of field.