The mode dial on a camera has many different options, but the “P” is often neglected. P mode or Program mode is useful but often misunderstood. What is the Program mode on your camera, and how do you use it? Program mode is a mix between full Auto mode and…

Your camera’s live view mode is a great way to take photos with more control and accuracy. With it, you can see what the photo will look like before you take it, which can help you get better results. To use live view mode, simply switch to it from the…

Quality photos come from a good knowledge of how to take them properly. This list will help you improve your images to get the sort of detail you’ve been looking for in 10 easy steps.

Frames are a great way of using a photographic element to lead the viewers eyes into the frame to focus them on a particular point, and the sense of repetition that they can provide produce depth and a path for the eyes to explore. A photo of a scene with a foreground feature makes for much more interesting build up to the main part of a photo and can, in some cases, carry equal weight to the rest of the photo.

Bokeh refers to a soft, out-of-focus background that you get when shooting a subject. It comes from the Japanese word “boke,” which means “blur.” But how do you achieve that creamy background with your kit? Read on to learn how to use your camera to create a beautiful bokeh effect.…

If you’re looking to improve your photography skills, look no further than SLR Lounge Photography 101. This online resource is packed with tutorials on every aspect of photography, from beginner to advanced. You can also find critiques of submitted photos, as well as galleries of inspiring work by other photographers.…

It’s very likely you’ve seen adverts for Photzy Action Cards on your social media timelines. The idea behind the cards is to drag us out of the classroom and get us taking photos. And Photzy wants us to take their action cards with us so that we learn as we…

Having trouble exposing your images on bright, clear, sunny days? Well, the Sunny 16 Rule is a photography trick that could really help you out.  As the name suggests, it’s for shooting outdoors on sunny days using an f/16 aperture. It’s a helpful device to ensure you never over-exposure your…

Perhaps one of the signs of the accomplished photographer is being able to master off-camera flash photography. It’s so easy to look at a professional studio set-up and feel overwhelmed. Phil Steele’s “Advanced Off-Camera Flash Photography” video course is designed to get you over that first hesitation. And then to…

Composition is a funny old thing, because it’s common knowledge that learning composition will help your photography, but it’s also something you should never really pay too much consideration too. I always feel that it’s best to teach people composition under the guidance that it’s training a person’s eyes to look at a potential photo in a different way. You should never just blindly follow the ‘rules’, but you can use your new knowledge to shape your photos into something which is much more pleasing to the eye.

I was recently asked to do some photography for a new blog that’s starting and my first assignment is to take some photos of them Go-Karting for one of their first blog posts. This post will show you the steps I took to get to my final photo.

An aspherical lens might be the answer to improving image quality. But one question—do your photos look soft toward the edges? If so, your lens might suffer from spherical aberration. The solution is simple. Use an aspherical lens. What Is the Difference Between a Spherical and an Aspherical Lens? The…