Street photography is becoming increasingly popular and is earning its label as a genre all its own. It is a good way for amateur photographers to practice their craft, as well as a way for any photographer to get to know their neighborhood. It is one of the more fun and exciting types of photography that can generate wonderful images that stimulate even more creativity. The following tips are helpful to perfecting the art of street photography.
In this time and age where the digital camera rules in the world of photography, is there still a need for a camera lens filter? You bet! Camera lens filters still have many uses. And while you can easily makes post-production changes to your photos using modern technology, there are a number of things that only your lens filter can do for you.
Stock photography is one category of professional photography that can be used by artists, graphic designers, or anyone in need of certain images that they have decided would look good in their project. Macro stock photography is generally considered the most overused genre of stock photography.
I wonder how many people actually know what white balance is? …Or know how it affects the overall quality of your photos? Well, the truth is, a lot of people don’t really understand what it is so they just leave their digital camera settings to Automatic White Balance (AWB). Is this a good thing or a bad thing? You’ll see after reading this article!
With Christmas just right around the corner, a lot of people are naturally interested on how they can get the best holiday shots ever. With all those holiday lights and decorations adorning the entire place, family and friends getting together, and children opening their Christmas presents, nothing else can be more inspiring. And that is primarily the reason why a lot of people are looking for tips on how they can capture the true essence of this joyous occasion on camera.
Oh, the wonder those holiday lights bring! When it comes to being the most festive and exciting time to shoot photos, nothing beats Christmas time. So, how exactly do you shoot great photos despite all the challenges the holiday season brings? And just how do you capture the magical brilliance of all those Christmas lights? Let us find out how.
With the New Year just a few days away, you have the perfect opportunity to catch all those magical fireworks display on camera. But do you know how to make it work? Do you have the skills to capture all those breathtaking moments on camera? While a lot of people are not sure if they … Read more
Have you ever considered bubble photography? Have you ever tried it? If you haven’t, let me assure you that bubble photography can be extremely fun and exciting. Are you ready to learn more about it? Well, good! So, make yourself a nice cup of coffee and be prepared to learn some cool bubble photography tips … Read more
If taking photographs outside and there are some great opportunities to get creative shots, but it seems too bright outside, there are things to do to ameliorate the sun as a problem. The f/Stop on the camera controls two aspects of the scene being captured; how much ambient light comes through the lens and hits the camera’s sensor, and what the depth of field is. That is, how much light not provided by camera equipment is being added to the scene and exactly how much of the scene is in focus. The main point of this tip is to learn how to use the f/Stop and direct sunlight in tandem to get an extremely interesting photographic result.
Have you ever heard about lomo photography? Are you in awe of those photos with over-saturated colors and off-kilter exposure? How about those that feature vignette framing, extreme optical distortions and intentional blurring? If you are, you may be interested in learning more about lomo photography – the art of taking “bad pictures” by traditional … Read more