Thanks to Sir Isaac Newton, we can interpret the relations between colors using the color wheel. The color wheel is a circular representation of the visible spectrum, and it helps us choose colors to create contrast or, on the contrary, create a subtle palette. Analogous colors are sets of colors situated next to each other on the color wheel. Between …
Create Amazing Composition Using Unusual Angles
Learning to use composition techniques is the basis of photography. Rules teach you to observe and decompose the space you photograph. They help you understand the transition from a 3D space to a 2D photo and compose using lines, shapes, colors, and concepts. However, respecting the rules doesn’t mean that all your photos should be taken while standing, from your …
How to Take Good Pictures without a Flash
There are times when you don’t even think about using a flash and times when you can’t do anything without it. But there are also times when you don’t want to use a flash, such as portraits or animal pictures. And there are also times when a flash will be useless, as is the case with landscape and wide-angle photographs. …
Tips for Close-up Photography
Variety is key when you want great photos. As most photographers, you’ve chosen your preferred photographic genre and subject matters and is little you can change here. But you can change the way you frame your images and present your subject matter from a unique perspective. One way to create more exciting compositions is close-up photography. If you look at …
Landscape vs Portrait Image Orientation in Landscape Photography
Although landscape format was named with landscape photography in mind and although many landscape photographers use it, it’s not always the go-to option. Portrait format may be a much better choice in some situations. Furthermore, changing the image orientation in post-processing affects composition and image quality. You need to be sure from the moment you press the shutter release which …
What’s New in Affinity Photo 1.9
Affinity Serif launched the 1.9 versions for the whole Affinity suite. This includes improvements and bright new features for Affinity Photo too. If you don’t use Affinity Photo 1.9, it’s a good time to consider it and see why it can be a better image editing solution for you than Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom. If you already use Affinity Photo, …
Use Natural Light for Outdoor Pictures
There are some photography genres in which natural light is a given. Nature, wildlife, landscape, and travel photographers don’t have the option of studio lighting. They need to learn to work with natural light right from the beginning. However, other types of photographers can benefit from taking pictures outdoor and using exclusively natural light. For example, portrait, fashion, and wedding …
Four Errors that Lead to Grainy Photos
Let’s assume you have a good camera, maybe even a DSLR. You shoot in good lighting conditions and know how to get the right exposure. However, no matter what you do, sometimes your photos are grainy, covered with an irregular noise. Removing the noise in post-processing may be a solution but it’s not the best one. The best way to …
Creating More Exciting Compositions
If you find the most amazing subject matter but your public isn’t impressed with your photos, analyze your compositions. Even the greatest subject can look flat and dull due to composition mistakes. On the other hand, if you know how to frame your photos, the most ordinary subject matter can create great photos. It’s not about deceiving the viewer. It’s …
Photographing Landscapes in the Midday Sun
Landscapes are the preferred subject matter for many photographers. They’re spectacular, impressive, and challenging at the same time. To capture the best images, many people travel to remote places and wait for weeks for the perfect weather conditions and light. This involves a lot of planning and knowledge. Still, there is a huge amount of unpredictability in landscape photography. You’ll …