You can use foreground, middleground, and background to add depth and dimension to the image. These are often used in landscape photography. But they are also useful in other genres of photography. Adding depth and dimension to any image adds more interest in the eyes of the viewer. It makes them…

Urban exploration, also known as “urbexing” or ” UE “, is the exploration of abandoned and derelict buildings and structures, usually in an urban environment The term urbexing comes from the combination of two words: “urban” and “exploration”. Urban explorers typically seek to explore places that are normally off-limits to…

Back button focusing is a bit of a controversial topic between photographers. Many of them try back button focusing once and deem it unusable. But if you persist, you may have just found your new secret weapon. The below tips will show you how to set it up and integrate…

Adding a romantic touch to couple portraits may seem a little awkward at first. There are a few ways to create natural and authentic romantic photography during a session. Asking your clients to act romantic can make them nervous. These tips will help you to bring about romance without making…

If you have a digital camera, chances are you’ve seen the exposure compensation button. It’s a weird-looking scale with numbers from -3 to +3, with a (zero) 0 in the middle. This camera setting is the exposure compensation scale. Our article explains how and why exposure compensation works. Learn how…

Camera resolution or megapixel (MP) count is important when looking for a new camera. You have to sift through plenty of camera specifications. But this is one that you should pay attention to. Camera manufacturers often use a camera’s resolution as the headline feature. And when cameras like the Sony…

When you’re taking photos, it’s important to keep in mind that your camera may not always focus on the exact spot that you want it to. This is called focus shift, and it can be a real problem when you’re trying to take a good photo. In this article, we’ll…

If you ever wondered why you can’t easily interchange lenses between different manufacturers, this article is for you. What stops this simple act is the different lens mounts. In this article, you’ll find out what lens mounts are, what types exist, and how you can use them to your benefit.…

Color Space is a term you may have come across in your camera settings or post-processing software of choice. It refers to the color range that can be displayed by a photograph. Typically, your most common choices in color space are sRGB vs Adobe RGB. These color spaces are not…

Knowing what AE-L vs AF-L means on Nikon cameras is good know. That’s because cramming many tactile controls onto a camera body leaves little room to explain what each button does. The AE-L and AF-L buttons on the back of a Nikon are prime examples. What does the AE button…

In a perfect world, all camera lenses are perfect. They would allow for 100% of all light passing through it to reach the sensor, without any imperfections or loss in resolution. But this is not the case. All-glass elements present limitations. Read on to find out what an MTF chart…

Cameras are deceptively simple on the surface. Pick up your DSLR, look through the viewfinder, lock focus, and shoot. Of course, there’s a lot more going on behind this, including a process called “phase detection autofocus.” This phrase is often thrown around in the DSLR and mirrorless world. But what…