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Indoor sports are notoriously hard to photograph. This challenge comes from a combination of three factors. First, the action in a sport is typically fast and difficult to capture. Second, the lighting conditions of indoor sporting events are generally poor. There’s not always enough light, and the type of light creates bad coloring in photos. […]

All photography is made through light. Although this light can create beauty, it can also cause problems and ruin a perfect scene. Learning how to overcome these lighting problems is essential for any photographer. Otherwise, you miss capturing perfect moments because of lighting. There are two general types of lighting: continuous and electronic flash. Continuous […]

Composition requires some practice to master, but it doesn’t have to be a source of frustration. In fact, it can be a fun way to play with elements in a photo. For example, you can tinker with the lines in an image. Lines can be extremely powerful, whether they’re framing the subject or serving as […]

Taking time to experiment is one of the best ways to improve your photography. If you feel discouraged when you experiment with new ideas, try focusing on a certain area you’d like to improve. For example, it’s worthwhile to spend time experimenting with color. Capturing bold colors can be an especially powerful way to create […]

At first glance, a forest trail can seem unremarkable. The scenery repeats over and over again: trail, trees, rocks. This repetition can lull you into missing something remarkable to photograph. If you look closely at a seemingly bland forest path, there are actually dozens of possibilities for wonder and beauty. Walking with a child can […]

Few things are more awe-inspiring than a dark sky full of millions of stars. Capturing compelling images of stars used to be expensive and time consuming. As digital cameras have become more and more capable, photographing the night sky has become easily accessible. Here are some basic tips to get you out the door and […]

Great photography lighting setups don’t have to burn a hole in the bottom of your wallet—a hole in the side of your house will do. Windows can be great tools for lighting many types of shots, especially portraits. Window light offers all the qualities of sunshine, only in a form that’s easier to control. The […]

Understanding light and lighting is part of being a good photographers. This includes knowing when and how to use flash, when NOT to use flash, and some ways to avoid using flash in your photos. Here are a few quick tips to help you understand how you can use (and avoid) flash in your photography […]

A good composition is critical to any successful photograph. Every photographer, from the world’s top pros to a novice with a smart phone, must make compositional decisions when taking a photo. Here is a list of quick ways to help improve your compositions. 1. Subject Probably the single most important element of a photograph is […]