The aspect ratio is a concept used in film and photography and refers to the ratio between the width and height of the frame. For a landscape format photograph, the most common aspect ratios are 4:3, 16:9, 3:2, 5:4, and 1:1. Continue ready to learn how to choose the aspect ratio of your photographs. Film cameras provide only one aspect …
The Secrets of DSLR Aperture Priority Mode
Almost any DSLR provides two intermediary operating modes between the full automatic Auto Mode and the full manual Manual Mode. They are Aperture Priority Mode and Shutter Speed Priority Mode. Aperture Priority Mode is usually marked with an A or Av symbol. It’s a semi-automatic mode that allows you to set the aperture while the camera automatically adjusts the shutter …
Photographing Autumn Colors, don’t miss them.
Photographing Autumn colors is one of the favorite subjects of landscape and nature photographers. They’re spectacular, dramatic, and decorative. Almost any landscape looks better in autumn colors. Furthermore, autumn colors are associated with nostalgia, life cycles, romanticism, and many other feelings that touch people’s hearts. So not only they’re beautiful, but they’re also impressive. Since the emerging of photo editors …
The Power of a Deep Depth of Field
A deep depth of field (DoF) means having the entire frame in focus. Both foreground and background are sharp and clear, and the viewer can see all the details in the frame. When you use a deep depth of field you can’t hide anything and it’s much more difficult to create well-balanced compositions. However, some photographers prefer to use a …
Find the Best Places for Photography
From the highest mountain views to ancient sites and wonders of nature, the world is full of amazing photographic subjects. You can find long and comprehensive lists with the best places for photography. But should you travel across the seas to photograph them? Yes, a great subject matter can deliver an amazing photo, but a great subject matter alone is …
The Traps of Excessive Photo Editing
Digital photography allows and encourages image manipulation. There’re countless photo editors able to perform dramatic image transformations, replace backgrounds, fix exposure, and remove objects from the frame. Moreover, apps like Facebook and Instagram provide filters and editing tools that are easy to use and efficient. We live in the #nofilter era, in which you have to announce that you share …
How To Use Neutral Density Filters in Your Photography
There are lots of different accessories and add-ons that you can use along with your camera. Often, it can be difficult to know what might be useful to add a useful technique to your kit. One accessory that can be overlooked by photographers is the neutral density filter. For some, neutral density filters may seem mysterious in their use or …
Using Speed Lights with Ambient Light in Manual Mode
Photography has quite a few technical matters that you have to master in order to raise your photography from the level of amateur. Whether your intention is to become a professional photographer or simply to acquire the skill to capture images at a professional level for personal use, knowing how to effectively use a speed light in manual mode with …