Mark Denney is a landscape photographer based in North Carolina who also runs a YouTube channel covering Photoshop and Lightroom tutorials, as well as gear reviews for landscape photography. One of his recent videos gives a tutorial on focus stacking, a post-processing technique that enables you to create maximum depth of field without losing image […]
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75+ Helpful Fall Photography Tips
Fall (Autumn) is a favorite time of year for many photographers. The colors are spectacular, cloudy days still bring great photo opportunities, and the changing of the season brings out new photo ideas that may have been lingering all year long. The peak fall colors don’t last long though so being prepared with your equipment, […]
Beautiful Pet Images and Photography Tips from Sarah Bourque
Sarah Bourque is an award-winning pet photographer based in Victoria, British Columbia who provides fun photo shoots of furry friends that aren’t posed in a studio, but out where a pet is doing what they do best. Bourque’s images are beautiful and authentic, and her passion for photography and animals is reflected in her work. […]
New York City Images and Street Photography Tips from Joerg Schubert
Joerg Schubert, an amateur photographer from Germany, has been into photography his whole life, starting with his dad teaching him how to develop film. In recent years Schubert has gotten a little more serious about taking more pictures and has gravitated towards street photography, Fuji cameras, and wide angles. He recently took a trip to […]
Travel Photography Tips To Prepare You For Your Journey
Travel photography is favored by many different photographers because it gives them the chance to extend their skills and abilities to photograph in a variety of different situations while exploring new places. Digital photography has made taking images while traveling even easier than ever before. Before you can even begin to learn how to take […]
9 Photography Habits to Quit in the New Year
Before thinking about what new photography projects and habits you can start in the next year, it can be useful to consider breaking a few habits that are holding you back instead. Perfecting your craft is just as much a process of elimination as addition. Just like you can only get fit by both going […]
A Basic Guide to the Exposure Triangle
The exposure triangle is a way to understand the three elements that determine a photo’s exposure. These three elements are ISO, aperture and shutter speed, which together result in a subject’s exposure value (EV). If you’re a new photographer and/or need a quick review of what these elements are, here’s a crash course for the […]
How to Control the Depth of Field
Several factors determine the “look” of your photos. Composition is the most obvious factor, but camera focus and depth of field are also very important. They can change the entire atmosphere and emphasis of the photo. For example, you can keep everything in a photo sharp, like a flat wall, or you can draw attention […]
How to Dramatically Improve Your Photo’s Composition
Composition is perhaps the most crucial element of your photos. Great composition can make you seem like a pro, while poor composition does exactly the opposite. Even if everything else is perfect, poor composition can make your photos look amateur and incomplete. The beauty of your photography depends on composition, but don’t give up if […]
Quick Tips to Help You Take Sharper Photographs
There are many reasons that photographs end up a bit less sharp than desired. Sometimes the subject moves slightly and blurs the scene, but other times it’s something to do with camera settings and the photo setup. Aperture One of the first things to consider when taking a photograph is your aperture settings. Aperture usually […]