I always think about four different things or scenarios to set up my shots. The first two of those are settings, shutter speed, and focus. The other two things are whether the subject is moving or still. When you consider these four things and apply the rules that accompany each, the image will be sharp. These four things will begin …
How to Get Started with Photojournalism
Photojournalism is a unique photographic genre because it requires much more than good technical and composition skills. Its aim is not a good photograph but an accurate representation of reality. What enters the frame is essential. The photojournalist gets right in the middle of the events and has to be fast and efficient. At the same time, they have to …
Achieve the Best Background for Macro Photography
Due to the magnification factor and the small camera-subject distance, macro photographs usually have a shallow depth of field. It means only the subject or a part of the subject is in focus while the background is blurred. Nevertheless, it doesn’t mean that background doesn’t matter in macro photography. It does, and quite a lot. So don’t overlook the background …
How to Clean Camera Lenses
When you expose your camera and lens to cold weather, and they develop condensation, it’s probably better to wait until they dry naturally. When dust, dirt, grease, or other substances gather on your lens, removing it as soon as possible is better. For this, you need a camera lens cleaning kit or a few specialized photo gear cleaning products. Most …
Holiday Photo Prints Ideas
Printing your photographs and offering them as gifts to your family, friends, and collaborators has many benefits. First of all, it’s a thoughtful and unique gift. You offer the most intimate and authentic expression of yourself, and no shelf-bought present can surpass this. Then, it’s a gift you can personalize and offer not just a common object but also a …
Five Tips for Winter Landscape Photography
Winter doesn’t provide as many colors as other seasons, but it nevertheless provides spectacular landscapes. And once you’ve learned how to protect your gear from cold, nothing can stop you from taking great photos, right? Winter landscape photography is challenging not because of the cold or lack of color. It’s challenging because the light is different, the snow makes it …
How to Create an Online Portfolio for Photography
Nowadays, it’s easier than ever to showcase your photographs. All you have to do is use the power of the internet to your advantage. An online portfolio goes a long way and opens doors toward a photography career. However, having an online portfolio doesn’t guarantee you’ll be successful. First, you need to step out of the crowd, reach the right …
What Is a Vanishing Point in Photography?
Nowadays, it’s easy to take high-quality photos. Most digital cameras, from point-and-shoot to professional DSLRs, provide automatic features that adjust camera settings and focus for you. However, no camera can create interesting and appealing compositions in your place. And photographic composition is challenging and requires a lot of time and patience. But if you learn the basic tools, such as …
Updates in the World of Metering Modes
Until recently, cameras offered three metering modes: matrix, center-weighted, and spot. And it was very easy to choose the right metering mode as the differences between them were big. However, things have changed. Metering Mode Updates are something we wouldn’t have dreamed of 5 years ago, but we have updates in the newest cameras. Advanced camera models provide more intelligent …
Photography and Rain Go Well Together
If you are one of the photographers who hang up their cameras on rainy days, you must reconsider your attitude. Rain is not a difficult weather condition. It’s an opportunity to take unique photographs, diversify your portfolio, and show the world your deepest and most honest emotions. So buy a rain cover for your camera and lens, put on a …