Monthly Archives: December 2017
Weekly Photography Challenge – Holiday Images
Nothing hard this week for the photography challenge. Just show us your holiday-themed images. How do you celebrate with your family? Is it a big festive meal? Then photograph that. Do you deck the house out with sparkly lights? Photograph that! … Continue reading
The best compact cameras available in India
Compact cameras and the compact camera market have changed a lot over the last few years. Smartphones have decimated the entry-level range of point-and-shoot models that used to be popular and as a result manufacturers have concentrated on putting more … Continue reading
Improve Your Photography Today with all dPS Courses 62% Off for 48 Hours
We’re nearly at the end of our popular Christmas sale and we’re really excited to offer you today’s deal, because we love helping people discover how to take great photos. We’re offering our entire range of online photography courses at … Continue reading
Using Color to Create Strong Photo Compositions
Color is one of the most obvious elements of composition. Everyone knows that intense colors make people take notice of your images. Ever wonder why there are so many sunset and flower shots? Color is the reason. Photo by Miguel … Continue reading
Refurb. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera – $2,599.20 with Free Shipping (Compare at $3,199.00 New)
The Canon Store has the Refurbished Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera available for $ 2,599.20 with free shipping. Compare at $ 3,199.00 new (with free battery grip) after instant savings. Refurbished items from the Canon Store come … Continue reading
How to Backlight Translucent Objects for Dramatic Effect
Incorporating translucent elements into your compositions can add an interesting dynamic of luminosity to your photographs. Especially if you can backlight them. Water spray, smoke, steam, and things such as flags, flowers, and fabric when backlit can take on an … Continue reading
The A to Z of Photography: Metering
Practically all cameras have a built-in light meter to measure the amount of light in a scene and either adjust the exposure automatically (auto exposure) or recommend settings for you to apply yourself (manual exposure). These light meters have become … Continue reading
Sony Cyber-shot HX60V
High zoom travel compacts seem to be one area of the compact camera market that is continuing to do well in an area otherwise marred by smartphone sales. [Update: The Cyber-shot HX60V has been available now for almost four years … Continue reading
5 Lessons I Learned by Doing Still Life Photography
Still life is a particular style of photography that slowly lured me into its clutches. The gateway drug was, of course, food photography, and before I knew it, my weekends were spent combing secondhand shops for props and buying up … Continue reading
6 One-Day Deals at B&H: Save up to $100.00 on a Tripod, Bag, Lights (x2), Headphones & Smart Plug
B&H has a handful of good deals available today-only. All include free shipping: Manfrotto Befree Live Video Tripod Kit with Case – $ 139.99 (save $ 100.00) Vidpro Ultra-Slim LED-150 On-Camera Video Lighting Kit – $ 39.00 (save … Continue reading
The Myth and Reality of Shooting in Manual Mode
I’ve heard it. You’ve heard it. And it’s a great big steaming pile of…baloney. Myth – Professionals Only Shoot in Manual Mode I recently read an account of a new photographer who heard that “expert” photographers only shoot in manual … Continue reading
Interior Real Estate Photography: How to Light a Room
A room has five sides. Five sides? Yes. It actually has six, but since you’re not going to shoot a 360 degree perspective, for the point of this discussion there are only five sides. The purpose of this tutorial is … Continue reading