Light Diffusion: The Battle Between Soft Light and Hard Light In photography, as in painting, light is everything. With the right lighting, you can reshape characters, add depth, tone, and [read more]
Learn how to find out what photography subjects and compositions spark your creativity. Copyright © Noella Ballenger I frequently suggest that you explore your own photographs as well as others [read more]
Research your trip: What is appropriate clothing? When photographing: Remember magazines like dynamic pictures of hikers, so I’ll have to try to charge on ahead to avoid the usual “tushie” [read more]
Even with all of the color everywhere, take an extra camera body with you, because you can capture some great B&W images. If color film is all you have, think [read more]
In Colorado, we have a saying, “If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute, and it’ll change.” As a wilderness photographer, I’ve spent many hours waiting in all kinds [read more]
The Celtic Music and Heritage Festival in St. Augustine, Florida opened mid-morning. This stone thrower protected his eyes from the harmful UV rays of the sun. As photographers, we’re excited [read more]
© 2012 Edwin Brosens. All rights reserved. Sony Alpha 700, 90 /2.8 Macro + Flash, F/10 @ 1/10 sec. The white Snowdrop flower, Galanthus (from Greek origin meaning “milk flower”) is [read more]
Having a your own darkroom can be fun and profitable. But watch out for the hazards. I’ve had a darkroom of one sort or another since I was in college [read more]
Using Depth of Field for Visual Impact When you first come across a new photograph, where does your eye go? What’s the first thing you see in the frame? Where [read more]
Successful garden photography should convey a sense of beauty and intimacy. The viewer wants to feel the sunshine, smell the blossoms, and recapture a wonderful sense of peace and contentment. How [read more]
There’s one area in photography that causes more confusion than any other–exposure control. Camera companies capitalize on this confusion by creating ever more complex cameras which supposedly ensure perfect exposures. [read more]
A guide on how to capture daytime lightning photography. The sound of thunder is rolling in the distance. It’s 2 o’clock on a mid-summer afternoon and the monsoon storms are [read more]
A common misconception with photography is that the camera should only be used for important or scheduled events, such as planned photography outings, vacations, holidays, or important family functions. In [read more]
Keep the Horizon Line Straight What makes a great landscape photograph? That’s something we can talk about for days and days, but what can make a bad one? If you [read more]
When people think of fashion photography, they often envision big studios with lots of expensive lighting setups. However, expensive setups aren’t necessary. There are lots of ways to manipulate natural [read more]
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