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4 Tips for Better Nightscape Photography
A nightscape is a representation of any place or scene at night. If you are venturing into this area of photography, you will quickly realize that there are some other things to consider along with getting your exposure right. Here … Continue reading
3 Simple Photography Tips for Parents – How to Take Better Pictures of Your Kids
One of the most frequently asked questions I receive as a writer here at Digital Photography School is, “How do I take better pictures of my kids?”. There’s just something about becoming a parent that helps you understand exactly how … Continue reading
Video Tutorials – Tips for Better Street Photography
Street photography is a great way to get out taking pictures, even in your own city. There is always something interesting you can find doing this kind of photography. Here are some videos to help you out with your street … Continue reading
Video Tips for Better Food Photography
Food photography has become more and more popular. In fact, many restaurants complain that their patrons don’t eat the food before it starts to get cold because they’re too busy taking photos of it for Instagram and Facebook. Whatever you’re … Continue reading
Tips for Better Bokeh Photography
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTiExposure: 0.033 sec (1/30)Aperture: f/1.8Focal Length: 50 mmISO Speed: 800Exposure Bias: 0 EVFlash: Off, Did not fire The term “bokeh” seems to have evolved from its original definition. Nowadays bokeh refers to out of focus … Continue reading
12 Tips for Better Nighttime Event Photography
There’s no way around it: doing nighttime event photography is tricky. Festivals, ceremonies, parties, and parades involve fast action, difficult lighting conditions, and hectic environments. It’s no wonder that first attempts at nighttime event photography often result in blurry and … Continue reading
7 Photography Exercises To Help You Be a Better Photographer
Photography is like most other professions or hobbies in that you will improve and get better with training. But, like other skills, you need to try and set yourself a structure and actively try and improve the areas that you … Continue reading
Tips for Better Forest Photography
Humans have always been drawn to forests. We have found food, building and clothing materials, and inspiration in forests. There are innumerable stories told about them, the creatures that live there, and the dangers that lurk inside them. But it’s … Continue reading
3 Steps to Better Interior Photography
With any good photography, you need to decide beforehand what the purpose is of the image that you are about to make. Is the picture intended to show the interior design, the build, the finish, the furniture, or perhaps the … Continue reading
Tips for Better Bokeh Photography
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTiExposure: 0.033 sec (1/30)Aperture: f/1.8Focal Length: 50 mmISO Speed: 800Exposure Bias: 0 EVFlash: Off, Did not fire The term “bokeh” seems to have evolved from its original definition. Nowadays bokeh refers to out of focus … Continue reading
3 Tips to Help You Take Better Autumn Photos
I’ve recently returned from leading a photography workshop in the Alaska Range, south of my home in Fairbanks, Alaska. The trip was timed with the peak of fall colors. My students and I spent dozens of hours over the week, … Continue reading
How to be Better Prepared for Your Next Photo Shoot
Greater success with your event, street, travel or any other genre of photography can depend a lot on how prepared you are before you leave the house and how observant you are at the location you are making pictures. Here … Continue reading