Leading lines direct the viewer’s attention to particular parts of an image. They are one of the most effective and underutilized compositional tools in photography. By determining the point of interest, leading lines create dynamic compositions. By using such compositional techniques, your pictures will be more interesting. This is why…

Selective focus uses our visual preferences to highlight elements in our composition. Our attention first goes to the brightest parts of the scene and those that are sharpest. In this article, we will show you how to create selective focus. What is Selective Focus? Selective focus isolates a subject. Choose…

When it comes to photography, there are a lot of different file formats to choose from. JPEGs, RAWs, and TIFFs are the three most popular formats, but what’s the difference between them? And which one should you be using? JPEGs are the most common format, and they’re good for general…

Film is not dead! Nor is the magic of film photography. If you want to buy a roll of film and give it a shot, there are a few places you can do that. Worry not. We have scouted a handful of these places for you. Take a look at…

Shutter speed dictates the character and atmosphere of an image. It plays an important role in freezing or blurring motion. A fast shutter speed will let you stop time. It can capture magical moments our brain wouldn’t be able to preserve. Read on to find out how to use a fast shutter…

Understanding the exposure triangle is crucial but a bit of a complicated part of photography. I’ll guide you through the three elements of the exposure triangle—aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. You will be able to understand how these settings interact with each other. Believe me. You can master the exposure…

To create interesting images, we can use compositional techniques in our scenes. There are the usual rules, and then there are the uncommon ones, such as radial balance. This technique aims to balance the image through radial symmetry. Let’s see how you can add it to your imagery! What Is…

Do you ever wonder why your images look a bit different when you print them? Then it’s time to learn about RGB vs CMYK. You can use them to get accurate tones when you switch from your computer screen to paper. So let’s see the differences between these two color…

Knowing how to fix overexposed photos can be a lifesaver. Just imagine after a long day of shooting, you get home and upload your images to your desktop. Then you find out that most of them are overexposed. Before you think you wasted your time, it’s worth considering what you…

Knowing how to cut out an image in GIMP can be useful in many situations. You may want to edit part of the image selectively or remove the background. Most people use Photoshop for this, but GIMP is a great alternative if you are looking for a free program. We’ll…

Ever had an image that didn’t look tack sharp at 100%? Don’t worry. It happens, and it’s normal. Luckily, you can learn how to enhance the sharpness of an image in post-processing. Sharpening an image is one of the basic things to learn when you want to start editing photos.…

What is lens calibration? And how do you use it? We give you the answers and walk you through the steps! After a long day of shooting, the most frustrating thing is finding blurry images. If this happens across multiple images, it might not be your focusing skills. You might…