Photography for the Serious Amateur
Photography for the Serious Amateur
The Element of texture in photography is all about giving your photograph a real, tangible, and tactile feeling, and depicting it visually with light and shade. It is an important element in photography technique. Textures can add depth, interest, and…
Mirrorless, DSLR, and Film cameras have multiple light metering modes. Each mode is designed to work in a specific lighting situation so that the photographer is completely in control of every frame that they photograph. So, how does one know…
“Stop procrastinating, and take some photographs. Right now!” – That’s it… That’s the tip. You’re probably a photography enthusiast who’s trying to learn more about various photography techniques or styles. One way is to research the technique, look at a…
I’ve just made a replacement on my bookshelf. One of my long-standing favorite photography reference books has been replaced by Tom Ang’s compendium – Fundamentals of Photography: The Essential Handbook for Both Digital and Film Cameras. So why is it…
This is a guest post by Podcaster, John Arnold. There’s no fighting it – the standard of modern-day amateur photography is way better than it was even just a decade ago. The quality of the submissions I see on the…
The first time I really took notice of a photograph was when I was about 8 or 9 and my Dad had taken a picture of my sister sitting on a tree. Looking at it, you could make out just…
Your camera phone has a small camera, and one that can be placed in positions that would not be possible with a traditional DSLR or Mirrorless camera! Additionally, it’s always with you; so, take advantage of your cameraphone, and use…
The world of photography, television, and cinema revolves around the camera lens; a marvel of optical engineering. The process of camera lens manufacturing is a fascinating blend of precision, expertise, and meticulous attention to detail. This article provides an in-depth…
Among the greatest and most popular image editing software tools ever made, Adobe Photoshop has moved from being a name, to being a verb. “That’s Photoshopped” is a phrase that we’ve all heard, that refers to an image that is…
Professional photographers need RAW files all the time. RAW files can be a game changer. These unprocessed, uncompressed image files give photographers unparalleled levels of control over the final image’s look and detail. In this article, you’ll find out about…
