Aperture and focal length are some of the first concepts a photographer has to know. They are defining the parameters of the lens and influence framing, composition, and exposure. And although you can treat aperture and focal length as individual parameters, there is a strong relationship between them. Knowing how aperture and focal length work together helps you choose the …
Five Tips for Spring Landscape Photography
Landscape photography benefits from interesting subject matter all year round. And although the geography doesn’t change, each season has its particularities. Including season-related elements means adding a temporal dimension to your visual story. It becomes deeper and more meaningful. The viewer perceives emotions and associates the image with their own experiences. Instead of producing just an aesthetically pleasing image, you …
Embrace Sustainable Photography
Sustainable photography means taking beautiful photographs with the smallest environmental impact possible. It should guide all your decisions, from what gear you use to how you travel to a location and how you set up a photo session. For knowing how sustainable you are you have to add the CO2 footprint of your equipment and traveling, the ecological impact of …
What to Look for When Buying a Tripod
Accessories may be a photographer’s best friend but, at the same time, they may become a burden. Even if you only use a camera bag, a tripod, some filters, and an external flash, you will still carry a few extra kilograms and need a system to keep things organized and safe. So, instead of buying the cheapest tripod or switching …
5 Reasons to Choose Weather Photography
Weather photography is a subtype of nature photography that focuses on weather-related phenomena. It includes everything from extreme meteorological events (e.g., storms, hurricanes, lightning, blizzard, etc.) to everyday weather conditions (e.g., sunrise and sunset, rain, dew, fog, clouds, etc.). In 2021, Giulio Montini was awarded the weather photographer of the year. The photograph that brought him the award was taken …
Back Button Focus Explained
Back button focus is a technique available with most DSLR camera models but unfortunately rarely used. Many photographers don’t even know they have it. Back button focus disables the double functionality of the shutter release button by eliminating the half-pressing action (i.e., engaging the autofocus system). As a result, the shutter release button will just fire the shutter. Back button …
What is ISO in Photography?
The quality of your digital photographs heavily depends on the choice of three parameters: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Of course, you can let the camera deal with those, but that’s rarely a good idea. Instead, you should know exactly what aperture, shutter speed, and ISO are and use them to support your creative ideas. And while you can practice …
Tips for Creative Easter Photography
Easter is around the corner and, like all important holidays, provides many subject matters and creative opportunities. We are sure you have plenty of ideas for Easter photography. A good idea is not enough. You have to find a way to translate it into your visual language, add your personality, and produce a memorable and authentic image. Here are some …
How to Enhance Contrast in Affinity Photo
A few subtle changes make the difference between a dull picture and one ready for printing or exhibiting. Photo editors such as Affinity Photo, Photoshop, and Luminar AI compete in offering smart automatic adjustments and tools for controlling the tiniest detail of the image. Fixing exposure, contrast, color, and white balance are the most frequent adjustments a photographer does. When …
Tips for Photographing Patterns with a Story
Patterns are easily found in the natural world and the human-made world. You can even create them yourself by arranging similar items symmetrically. Photographing patterns capture the viewer’s attention and make a powerful focal point, whether you intend it or not. Used wisely, they add meaning to your visual story and enhance the message you want to convey. Left unsupervised, …