Vertical Images and Battery Grips for Digital Cameras – PictureCorrect

Vertical Images and Battery Grips for Digital Cameras – PictureCorrect: "Something I try to do on a regular basis is shoot both horizontal and vertical images of a scene. There are a number of reasons for this, but my primary reason is that most magazines and books use lots of vertical images. Magazine covers are verticals. Books are mostly vertical. One exception I can think of is web sites that tend to use more horizontal images."

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10 Reasons Beginner Photographers Should Try to Learn With Manual Film Cameras – PictureCorrect

10 Reasons Beginner Photographers Should Try to Learn With Manual Film Cameras – PictureCorrect: "When I learned about photography for the first time, it was in my high school’s darkroom with a fully-manual Pentax K1000, which was at one time possibly the most prolific and popular SLR camera on the market. Why, you ask? Because it was built like a brick (which is mainly what makes them a popular decisions for school boards around the world), have a fast maximum shutter speed, and don’t have very much else. After all, there is nothing more detrimental to the learning process than distractions such as buttons, knobs, and menus. Most people today are learning photography on entry-level DSLRs, which, while more basic than a fancy high-end digital, are still needlessly convoluted and, worst of all, easy to use!"

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Landscape Photography Tips: How to Make the Ordinary Look Magical

Landscape Photography Tips: How to Make the Ordinary Look Magical: "Landscape photography is a true art form. It requires a different set of skills than portrait photography or product photography or wedding photography. Each category has its own rules, and landscape photography is no exception."

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How to Read Clouds as a Photographer – PictureCorrect

How to Read Clouds as a Photographer – PictureCorrect: "Having been a wedding photographer in Sydney for a few years, I’m continually amazed at how much my photography is dependent on weather conditions. What I have found more surprising, however,  is how much this has driven me to study weather patterns–clouds, in particular. In a sense, a good photographer is also a good meteorologist. Perhaps you haven’t given much thought to cloud patterns as a photographer. If so, this article is for you, and my goal is to persuade you to become a good meteorologist."

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Take better pictures on Halloween

Take better pictures on Halloween: "Halloween is one of the best holidays to get some great pictures. It is a chance to get great shots of people in a way that you will not be able to get at any other time of the year. You will be able to find some really great backgrounds, and props to enhance your Halloween photos. Things that you will not find the rest of the year. "

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Professional Photography Tips To Get Perfect Pictures | Digital Camera Reviews And Tips

Professional Photography Tips To Get Perfect Pictures | Digital Camera Reviews And Tips: "In the photography world, it is important to take good photos that successfully showcase your subject matter. This is when intelligent photo advice is important. These tips will show you what you need to know to become known as a skilled photographer. Try out some of the following tips to make you photos stand out in a crowd."

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10 Valuable Photography Studio Tips – PictureCorrect

10 Valuable Photography Studio Tips – PictureCorrect: "Many photographers know how to use their camera and their lights, but not all will know the ins and outs of working in a studio. There are several little things to know that will save you time and create a safe environment to work in. So whether you’re working as a studio assistant or you have a studio of your own, make sure you know these 10 helpful tricks:"

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The Benefits of Using a Tripod for Photography – PictureCorrect

The Benefits of Using a Tripod for Photography – PictureCorrect: "Camera technology has advanced so much that just about anyone can take good photos. (Not necessarily great photos–that has more to do with composition, subject matter, effective use of light and shadow, etc.) However, if there’s one item that helps in taking better shots, it’s the humble tripod. Many of us believe that a tripod is nothing but an extra item that helps us stop camera shake. With the high ISO capabilities and faster shutter speeds of new cameras, why do we need a tripod?"

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Got An Old Digital Camera? It Can Still Do Magical Things

Got An Old Digital Camera? It Can Still Do Magical Things: " have two ageing digital SLR cameras, my first originally purchased Nikon D50 from 2005 and a Canon EOS-5D which I came across second-hand a few years ago. Despite being an entry-level camera that’s getting close to its tenth birthday, the D50 is still very close to my heart being the first digital SLR I owned and learned on, as well as being the first camera with which I was able to make some money out of my photography."

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