When it comes to photography, there are two main file types: RAW and JPEG. RAW files are uncompressed, giving you the most control over your images during post-processing. JPEGs are compressed, meaning they take up less space on your memory card but lose some image quality in the process. RAW…

If you’ve read many of my tutorials on composition, then you’ll know by now that by implementing some of these techniques, that you can add depth quite easily, and we’re gonna have a look at them now.

A photography blog is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal when it comes to promoting yourself as a photographer, and finding new clients. Think of how many people search Google for a photographer in their area. If you’re not blogging, you’re not in Google as a portfolio just…

Urban Exploration Photography (urbanex for short) is the art of finding old and abandoned buildings and locations, exploring them, and taking photos as you go. It’s exciting, potentially dangerous, legally ambiguous, and a lot of fun. Not only do you get to take photos of a really cool location, that…

I’ve covered shutter speed in great detail before, but recently this question popped up: ‘When would you typically use all the different shutter speeds?’ It dawned on me, that it wouldn’t hurt to provide a list of when you would typically use different shutter speeds, so here it is. Thanks to…

In photography, as in life, focus is key. The ability to focus on the task at hand and zero in on what’s important is a skill that can be learned and mastered with practice. In this article, we’ll discuss how to focus in photography and provide a few tips on…

When it comes to photography, angles can make all the difference. A low angle picture, for example, can add interest and drama to an image. In this article, we’ll discuss a few tips for taking low angle photos that are sure to impress. So if you’re looking to try something…

When it comes to photography, angles can make all the difference. A high angle photo, for example, can add interest and drama to an image. In this article, we’ll share our fantastic high angle photo ideas. So if you’re looking to try something new, keep reading! High Angle Photo Ideas…

This is a post that most people would just brush over, not even thinking about the importance, so I congratulate you on reaching this far. I can almost guarantee that you’re currently making one of the mistakes listed below if you’re new to photography, so this post should hopefully help to kick a few bad habits.

When it comes down to quality for price, bang for buck, a 50mm 1.8 is one of the best lenses on the market, and an upgrade that I recommend to every new SLR user. For a very small investment of $105 for the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 or slightly more for Nikon, you can have one of the best upgrades that you can make to your camera.

I get asked to critique photos all the time now, and I’m happy to do it, but I often feel that people’s photography would dramatically improve if they could see for themselves where they’re going wrong. Small things that I would do differently can make a big difference to the end result. The sooner you learn to critique for yourself, the better, as it means that you’ll be able to study your photos as you’re taking them instead of getting home and wishing you could go back and retake them.

Triangles are in almost everything we see, in one way or another, it’s just a case of distinguishing them and knowing what to do with them. They make great compositional tools as they’re easy to make, manipulate, and are remarkably common. Triangles are a great way of combining different compositional techniques such as lines and paths and using them to create a more interesting part of a photograph, but the best part about using a triangle is their ability to make a photo feel stable or unstable.