I still remember the first time I nailed a correct balanced exposure just by eye in my old DSLR camera. I was at a local graveyard celebrating the Day of the Dead with my parents, and as we were walking to our car, I saw this lonely road (which was very odd due to the […]
Understanding Light Articles
It’s safe to assume we have all had those days where the light and location is so beautiful we just cannot stop shooting. As the light fades, the scene becomes even more photogenic, we continue to fire away. As we chimp our pictures though we start to see the dreaded camera shake. The light has […]
Understanding exposure is one of those fundamentals of photography that we all need to master, but as a beginner…well it can be a doozy. Before we get into the resources for understanding exposure below, let me give you a very basic overview. Exposure refers simply to the amount of light that reaches the film or […]
We all know that using light is one of the most important factors in photography. At the same time, it can be one of the most challenging aspects of getting a high-quality photograph which is able to engage your viewers. The lighting is rarely perfect by itself. No matter if we work with natural or […]
Taking creative silhouettes is a popular genre many people entering the amazing world of photography want to master. Here 5 quick tips and 3 free guides to mastering creative silhouettes.
Photography has the great benefit of showing us reality in a way our eyes can’t, with a static image that we can watch forever if we want to. From freezing extremely fast actions like a drop of milk falling against more milk to silky looking clouds and water thanks slow shutter speeds, photography has enabled […]