Tips For Better Waterfall Photos – PictureCorrect

Tips For Better Waterfall Photos – PictureCorrect: "Waterfall photography is a favourite subject for many a nature photographer. In fact, a good waterfall can be a magnet for almost anyone with a camera."

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LoFi-Fisheye Digicam shoots HD video, fits in the palm of your hand

LoFi-Fisheye Digicam shoots HD video, fits in the palm of your hand: "After a fruitless search for a teeny key-chain digital camera with a fish-eye lens out front, Greg Dash decided to design and build his own. The subsequent prototype was just intended for his own use, but when more and more folks asked him where they could buy one when they spotted him snapping photos, he hatched a crowdfunding plan to bring his LoFi-Fisheye Digicam to market."

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Luxi turns an iPhone into an incident light meter

Luxi turns an iPhone into an incident light meter: "For professional photographers, an incident light meter is rather important. Unlike a reflective light meter, which measures the amount of light bouncing off a subject, an incident light meter measures light before it reaches the subject. This is helpful in situations where lighting is inconsistent. A new product called Luxi is designed to turn your iPhone into just such a light meter."

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Learning to See, Part VII

Learning to See, Part VII: "In our previous readings in this series we learned how colour,  contrast and tonal range have a dramatic effect on the overall result.  Some teachers may say the first important rule in making successful pictures is composition, and indeed that may be so.  However,  I also like my intrepid readers to be unique and true to themselves.  Therefore, let’s argue that colour impact is more important than composition  ( remember folks, this series is for the novice and beginner  so please let’s not start a raging debate and muddle the waters. I want our beginners to have fun and explore for themselves – they will figure it out."

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17 Examples of Natural Frames by Digital Photo Secrets

17 Examples of Natural Frames by Digital Photo Secrets: "Natural frames are everywhere, and not just in natural places. In photography, a natural frame is anything that forms a border or part of a border around your subject. It can be literally natural, such as a tree branch, the mouth of a cave or a rock arch; or it can be man-made, such as a doorway, a bridge or the slats in a fence."

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Tips For Critiquing Your Own Photo Concepts And Video Edits | Fstoppers

Tips For Critiquing Your Own Photo Concepts And Video Edits | Fstoppers: "Whether you shoot video or stills, we’ve all been there. That point at which you lose all objectivity and the ability to discern thoughtful, evocative images that nail the concept on the head, from the ones that are “too artistic,” or simply don’t fit the story. Our eyes numb the part of our brain that lets us separate what works from what doesn’t. Here are a few thoughts on how to approach critiques and kill your babies so that you end up with your best work."

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Beginner Tips for Shooting Action Photography – PictureCorrect

Beginner Tips for Shooting Action Photography – PictureCorrect: "
Digital camera owners who are not that experienced in taking photos often find it hard to capture those action scenes they so desire. With their subjects being mobile, they may not be aware of what to do with their camera to take the best action shots."

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Types of Camera Lenses – PictureCorrect

Types of Camera Lenses – PictureCorrect: "If you’re new to photography, the vast array of lenses on the market might seem a little daunting. There exists not just a range of focal lengths, from the super-wide to the super-long, but even several variations on a single focal length, not to mention zoom lenses of all kinds. With major brands boasting of lineups of 100+ lenses on the market at any given time, it can be hard to wrap your head around them all. In this helpful video, brought to us by Pentax, professional travel photographer Kerrick James explains the basics things every beginner needs to know about camera lenses:"

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