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The vital how-to's for photography enthusiasts: how to create the perfect camera setup, capture the perfect picture, edit your photos and beyond.
Shooting Portraits: Best Camera Angle Techniques
It seems that nowadays everyone owns a DSLR. The world of photography is more accessible than it has ever been with the help of digital technology and cheaper prices. We all have memories to capture or a story to tell, but what is the most effective way to represent your story. The superficial objects in your photo may offer a basic explanation but many other factors are noticed when an audience looks at your work. In most cases, those superficial details will be noticed first. For portraits, this would be the model displayed in the image. After registering this first element, the audience then begins to conceptualize a story. This is where things like colour, pose and camera angle become apparent.
By Dan Styles8 years ago in Photography
How To Take the Perfect Polaroid Picture
I absolutely adore my Polaroid camera. Not only are the pictures fun to take, but I love displaying the photos all over my room. I try to bring my camera almost everywhere I go in the best camera bags for traveling in case I come across something that's worth taking a photo of.
By Penny Newton8 years ago in Photography
10 Tips for Shooting Macro Photography on Your iPhone
If there's one thing that Apple can proudly say, it's that it has created a smartphone that takes photos that can be as beautiful as the ones taken by DSLRs. You can even download mobile photo editing apps to finish your post-processing while on the go.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Photography
Tips for Shooting iPhone X Portraits in Low Light. Top Story - April 2018.
We all know that even if you've committed every tip for iPhone X photography to memory, smartphones still can't always be reliable for producing the best quality photographs. This is especially true in low light. But if you're an iPhone X user, you're in luck. As one of the best phone cameras on the market, the iPhone X has a feature designed specifically for capturing portraits: their innovative "portrait mode."
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Photography
Tips on How to Find the Right Wedding Photographer in Kent
Choosing the right wedding photographer is no easy task. This is especially the case when you consider the fact that you just can’t know what to expect until you see the pictures after the wedding; definitely not like tasting the cake before the day! However, it is worth noting that you can take some steps to ensure that you choose the right wedding photographer in Kent by following some proven tips.
By Scott Miller8 years ago in Photography
10 Tips for Photographing Wildlife With a Drone
Aerial photography is a tough skill to master as it is, but including wildlife into the mix is just one next step. We have come up with a list of the most important tips for photographing wildlife with a drone, from the basics of aerial shooting to specific tricks about capturing the best shots of wildlife in their natural habitat.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Photography
10 Creative Polaroid Manipulation Techniques to Try
Using the help of tools, heal, water, and even fire, these 10 Polaroid manipulation techniques are sure to amp up any photographer's skill set. With some of the coolest end results, these methods will transform your photography with your own hands.
By April Demarco8 years ago in Photography
Are Your Photographs CRAP?. Top Story - March 2018.
A few months ago, I attended a presentation on photography for websites and articles. The presenter made us all sit up and take notice from the start by saying we should all produce CRAP images for our content. Then he explained that he meant all accompanying images should be Clear, Relevant, and Aesthetically Pleasing.
By Sandra Piddock8 years ago in Photography
How To Use Color Gels in Studio Lighting
Most people have seen at least one or two shots that seem to have a burst of colored lighting that highlights a person's face. It's a beautiful look that emits emotion and is excellent for highlighting a person's cheekbones. Unless it's a shot done outdoors near neon lights, chances are the effect you're looking at is done using color gels.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Photography
10 Stunning Alternative Process Photography Styles
Did you know that you can print your photos on other processes other than just film? It's true, you don't have to devote all of your photos onto boring film. There are tons of other alternative processes you can use to bring out your photos in the most unique and diverse ways. Processes that make your photos look old, sketched out, or even make your photos look burnt onto paper. There are so many ways to play with photography processes.
By James Fangs8 years ago in Photography
