First Class Photography Series
by Willis T. Bird
 

First Class Photography

First class photographs aren't made with expensive equipment, but by first class photographers. The first in a series by Willis T. Bird.
 

First Class Photography: Family Tree Project. 

Willis T. Bird shows you how to help preserve your family's history, and with a really fun project.
 

First Class Photography: Contests

by Willis T. Bird 
 

FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY:

An Overview of Equipment: It’s a Personal Matter  

by Willis T. Bird
 

FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY:
The Junior Safari 

Willis T Bird shows you how to take safari type pictures without traveling across the globe.
 

First Class Photography:  Photography of Collections

A new Photography For Young People's article by Willis T. Bird.

First Class Photography:

Cameras and Auto Parts.
A Photography for Young People article, by Willis T. Bird.
 

First Class Photography:

"Taking the Mystery Out of Photographic Terms." Join Willis T Bird as he explores the meanings of basic photographic terms. Part 1 of 2.
 

First Class Photography:

Join Willis T Bird in the second installment of "Taking the Mystery Out of Photographic Terms."  Click Here if you missed part one.
 

First Class Photography:

Dry Underwater Photography?
Join Willis T Bird in the next installment of "First Class Photography."
 

First Class Photography:

What makes a contest winner?
Find out what makes a contest winner in this article by Willis T Bird.
 

First Class Photography: Getting In The Mood

Willis T Bird talks about photography and how mood plays--or can play--a big part. A Photography for Young People Article. Check it out.
 

First Class Photography: Flowers

Flowers are a good subject especially at this time of year. Here are some tips for getting them. A Photography for Young People Article. (It's not just for young people!) By Willis T Bird.
 

First Class Photography: Summer Time Fun

Great subjects are everywhere in the summer. Remember to protect you and your equipment. Check out this "First Class Photography" lesson by Willis T. Bird.
 

First Class Photography:  

"Read all about it." By Willis T. Bird
 

First Class Photography:

Bird Photography, by Willis T. Bird
 

First Class Photography:

What lenses do I need?
 

First Class Photography:

"Zoo Photography" It's a zoo out there!
Willis T. Bird tells us how to get the best out of our zoo photography.
 

FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY:

Beginning Digital Photography.
Check out this informative article by Willis T Bird.
 

FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: Sunrise/Sunsets

Some tips on how to photograph beautiful sunsets safely. By Willis T Bird. Find out how.
 
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY:
Fall Photography by Willis T Bird.

FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: LESSON 25
"Lighting"
Lighting is one of the most difficult things to learn about in photography. Willis T. Bird
shows you how to get started.
 

FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: Problem Areas
Sometimes your images are not as sharp as they should be. Here are some tips, by Willis T. Bird, to
help you solve this problem.
 

FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: “Taking Care of That New Camera”
Willis T Bird gives us some tips on taking care of a new camera. Check it out. 
 
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: “Aircraft”
Air shows occur all around the country (and world). They provide some great opportunities for photography. Willis T Bird gives us some tips to make sure we get the best photos possible. Check it out.

FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: “Go Long-Go Wide”
There are many kinds of lenses to use with your SLR or DSLR. Which one you choose depends on what you are shooting and why. Find out more.
 
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: “Flying Flowers"
Butterflies have been called "flying flowers." Find out how to photograph these beautiful creatures, in this article by Willis T Bird.

FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: Back to Basics-What is a Good Picture?
What does it mean for a photo to have impact. Find out the answer to this and more in this article by Willis T Bird.
 
FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY:
Tripping into Fall.
Willis T Bird describes a recent trip to photograph the Fall colors. Check it out.

 

FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY:
 “Shooting Birds”
Bird photography is fun, but not always easy. Willis T Bird tells us how to get started. Check it out.

 

FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: Sunrise-Sunset
Probably the most photographed thing in the world are sunrises and sunsets. Willis T Bird shows us how to get the best shots of the sun. Check it out.

 

FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY: “Talking Sports”
If you are interested in shooting sports, a key rule is "Be Ready!" Find out more in this article by Willis T Bird.

 

FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY:
“Ideas”
Find out how simple it is to find photography subjects in this article by Willis T. Bird.

 

FIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY:
“I Shutter to Think and More”
Learn about the camera shutter, exposure, depth-of-field and focal planes in this article by Willis T. Bird.

 

 

 

Articles by Michael Kees
 

Photography for Young People: The Reciprocity Rule

Your camera meter may indicate an exposure that works for the scene, but if you know the rule of reciprocity, you can choose a wide variety of exposure settings.  Matthew L. Kees explains the importance of using the setting on your camera to get the images you want. Find out more.
 

Photography for Young People:  Depth of Field

Depth of field in one of the basics in photography. Mastering it will improve your photography. By Matthew L. Kees.

 

 

Articles by Brad Sharp

 

How to Get "Tack Sharp" Photo Images - Part I: Shutter Speed, Focal Length, Image
Stabilizers and Tripods
Are you having difficulty capturing the sharpest of photo images right from the source--your camera? This is the first in a six part series where Brad Sharp will guide you towards creating those "tack sharp" photos. 

 

 

Miscellaneous
 

The Photographer Behind the Badge:

A look at a career in forensic photography. Another Fresh Eye feature article.
 

Picture Perfect Pet Pictures

This article is intended to help kids get started in photography by photographing their pets.

 

Aerial Photography for Beginners

Australian photographer Chris Groenhout tells us how to get started.
 

Making Your Photographs Speak

A new article by Marci Cooke offering self-assignments to improve your photography.
 

COOL MUSIC CD COVERS:  

Integrating Computers into the Photography Classroom
 

Short Exposure: A Photo Safari

Creating in the Darkroom

The darkroom is an essential part of learning photography. Here's why!
 

Santa Fe Workshop Young Photographers' Class

Wendy Walsh gives some ideas how to wake up the creative spirit.
 

Looking at Chrestovozdvizhensky Monastery 

Report from Ukraine by Olexiy Logvinov
 

Lenses: The Long and the Short of It

A primer on lenses. What is the difference between and long lens and a short one? When do you use each?
 

An Insider's View of Poltava in the Ukraine

Our correspondent from the Ukraine shows us the town of Poltava
 

A Photographic Trip to Washington D.C.

by Elizabeth Powis. Apogee's summer intern wins a prestigious award and a trip to Washington D.C.

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