Tag Archives: Tips
Tips for Shooting Landscapes With a Telephoto Lens
Landscape photography is the realm of the wide-angle lens. Right? Isn’t it? I’m sure I read that somewhere. “When photographing the landscape, use a wide0angle lens.” I know I’ve heard that. We probably all have. But it’s just not true. … Continue reading
Tips & Hints to Develop Your Photography Skill
Many people are interested in photography but are unsure if they have the skills to become good at it. It is important to keep in mind that it is especially helpful to learn anything and everything possible about setting up … Continue reading
Tips for Choosing Between RAW Versus JPEG File Format
Perhaps one of the most commonly asked questions in digital photography is around which file type to use when shooting – JPEG or RAW file format. Don’t worry if you don’t know much about these two formats or whether your … Continue reading
Tips for Using On-Camera Flash for Beginners
Flash is a challenging subject and can be confusing if you’ve never used it. These two videos will give you an overview of some flash basics you need to know, and how to take the next step when using flash … Continue reading
7 Quick Tips To Help You Capture Better Portraits
Taking great portraits is a great genre of photography to master. Some of the most famous photographs in the world and even paintings are simple head and shoulder portraits. They can tell us so much about the person being photographed. … Continue reading
Tips for Better Close-Up and Macro Photography
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTiExposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)Aperture: f/2.8Focal Length: 100 mmISO Speed: 400Exposure Bias: 0 EVFlash: Off, Not Fired Close-up or macro photography is just as much technique as it is luck. That’s what makes it fun and … Continue reading
Tips for Doing a Summer Project 92 to Get You Out Shooting
You’ve heard of the fabled Project 365, right? A photo a day for a year. We’ve even posted theme ideas here on dPS for those interested in a long-term project. But what about if you know that you aren’t going … Continue reading
Black and White Portrait Photography Tips
There are no hiding places in a black and white portrait. With no distraction from color, the physical characteristics of the subject are revealed. Monochrome exposes intimate details such as bone structure, texture, and expression to a much greater level … Continue reading
How Much is an Image Worth? Tips for Pricing Your Photography
One of the questions that a lot of photographers ask, is how much I should charge for my images? It is very hard to do, and hence a lot of artists struggle with it. There is so much more involved, … Continue reading
Tips for Photographing Through a Fence, Mountain Lion, ZooAmerica
While some fences can be great photo subjects themselves, they often contain another photo subject, including captive wildlife and those participating in sporting events (and sometimes subjects that the paparazzi are chasing). I’m going to primarily focus on the wildlife … Continue reading
8 Beginner Tips for Images with a Better Background
Are you taking too many photos where the background is distracting from your main subject? It’s a common mistake for beginner photographers to pay attention only to their main subject and not what’s in the background. You also need to … Continue reading
Panorama Photography Tips
You can take a panoramic image with a very wide-angle lens or you can take a series of shots and stitch them together. The great thing about creating a panorama by stitching photos together is the incredible detail than can … Continue reading