If you think of buying your first camera, a big decision lies in front of you: what type of camera to buy? Should you go for a DSLR or mirrorless camera? They are professional cameras with interchangeable lenses that provide lots of features and help you take high-quality photographs. But they are pricy and require a learning curve. Furthermore, you …
What Is a Medium Format Camera?
The world of photo gear is complicated and intimidating. Instead of being a happy event, choosing a camera becomes a struggle of understanding technical terms, reading reviews, and hoping to avoid disappointment. Whether you choose a professional DSLR or a point-and-shoot camera, a full-frame camera, or a crop camera, base your decision on your workflow, style, and artistic purpose. Sometimes …
Vacation Photo Ideas for Photographers
A photographer on vacation is still a photographer. The temptation of packing all the gear and spending your time hunting for the next great shot is big. However, the vacation shouldn’t be your next photo session, but a time for relaxation, family, and recharging your batteries (not the cameras!). To make the most of your free time and still satisfy …
What Is a Lens Adapter?
Cameras with interchangeable lenses make our life easy, right? With a single camera, you have access to a broad range of lenses and can switch from one to another very quickly. You don’t have to carry nor learn to use more than one camera. And you can be up to date with the latest innovations in lenses while remaining a …
What Is Hyperfocal Distance in Photography?
Hyperfocal distance is not something many beginner photographers know. Like other concepts in photography, the hyperfocal distance is based on physics, more precisely optics. And although working with formulas may scare you at first, you’ll soon discover better ways to find the hyperfocal distance. Maybe even approximate it just by looking at the scenery. But first, you need to know …
5 Cool Photo Accessories You Should Try
With so many cool photo accessories on the market, it is difficult to choose those that improve your photography without cluttering your bag. And each year many others appear and are advertised as better, smarter, and easier to use. The temptation is big. Photography has entered the era of fast consumption, and there is no way back. Yet, you can …
Why Photography and Biking Go Well Together
Nature photography is a good choice for those wanting to spend more time outdoors and enjoy the raw beauty of nature. It is a broad genre that includes wildlife photography, landscape photography, macro photography, weather photography, atmospheric forest photography, flower photography, and many others. You won’t be lacking interesting subject matters for sure. However, taking pictures outdoor may be challenging. …
The Relationship between Aperture and Focal Length Explained
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 …