Are you just starting out in photography? There’s a big chance you’re excited about the various tools and accessories that could help you get better photos. But actually, these aren’t limited to the bits and baubles you can attach to your cameras. In today’s featured video, UK-based travel and adventure
So you’ve got a new DSLR. Welcome to a wonderful world of creative control over your images! If you’re wondering how to get started with your new DSLR camera, you’re in the right place. When you first crack open the box on a new DSLR, it can be overwhelming how
The easiest star trails ever, using StarStaX. Here’s a very simple beginner’s guide for using StarStaX. Best of all, StarStaX is free! What is StarStax? StarStaX is free software that runs on Mac and Windows. They describe themselves quite well, so we’ll let them kick off the description. StarStax is
I’ve been frequently asked to help take pictures (with a smartphone) simply because I’m a photographer and therefore MUST make better pictures than those coming from an average joe. Probably not always true, but I feel that there are some elements to know that could help everyone take better pictures
I’ve been using a DSLR for over 13 years now, but only in the last five years have I progressed — evolved even — from the bad photography practices of my wayward youth. Here are five beginner photography mistakes that I have since learned were not ideal. 1. I shot
Blunders. Mistakes. Doing too much or too little. It happens to most of us when we start out. Here are some that beginners typically do when post-processing portraits. As you read this, think back to when you were beginning photography. I’m sure you’ll be able to relate to this yourself
Looking at my notes from Imaging USA and the individuals I had the chance to chat with many were beginning their photography journey. One of the most frequently as questions was, “What do you shoot?” I got the answer wrong a few times, as I said I shoot Canon, quickly followed
Do you doubt yourself? Questioning whether or not your photography “measures up”? Worried you may never be “good enough“? Take a few minutes to watch this video featuring producer/writer/actor Ira Glass (This American Life) discussing self-doubt, one of the real challenges of the creative life, and how to overcome it.
Still on the fence on what to get for your first camera? The list of options get longer by the year, so it’s easy to find yourself overwhelmed. To help narrow down your options, you can start by comparing a new beginner camera with an old pro camera. This was
I’ve just started practicing a new sport: Climbing. It reminds me when I was starting photography… And how we all start at the bottom.
If you want to get serious about shooting calculated photoshoots, get yourself off Auto White Balance! The camera usually does a great job at analyzing the lighting scenario and chooses a suitable color temperature when it is set to AWB. The problem is that setting it to auto lets the
If you’ve just started to get serious with photography, chances are, you’ve already encountered some terminologies that are still alien to you. But, fret not, as we’ve found a quick video that will get you up to speed with these terms, which every photographer must know. As part of their
