Light Painting Photography Technique: Wall of Fire – PictureCorrect

Light Painting Photography Technique: Wall of Fire – PictureCorrect: "With the rise in popularity of light painting in the photography, it should come as no surprise that painting with fire is beginning to see the  same increase of interest. Barry Elder, a Manchester based photographer, has a decent amount of experience working with fire and is kind enough to share his process with us"

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Learning to See, Part VIII

Learning to See, Part VIII: "To some photographers composition is an innate process, whereas to others it is a life-long learned challenge laden with frustration. Regardless of which category you find yourself, good composition is a learned skill that will enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the end result.  While I subscribe to Weston’s notion, I also believe we first learn to crawl before walking."

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Do I need to get permission from the people in my photos? by Digital Photo Secrets

Do I need to get permission from the people in my photos?  by Digital Photo Secrets: "There is something fundamentally weird about being a street photographer. Your job, whether you like it or not, is to stick your nose in other peoples’ business. It goes without saying that you can create a much more candid looking image when people don’t know you’re photographing them. But is this legal? More importantly, is it ethical? Here’s how I approach street photography"

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Take Interesting Photos In Boring Places by Digital Photo Secrets

Take Interesting Photos In Boring Places by Digital Photo Secrets: "“I was wondering how to take good pictures in not so interesting places. The thing is, I live in a not particularly interesting place and so my photos kinda show it. I have a problem with trying to find the right subject and how to make it interesting. I have the right camera and everything. I was wondering if you could help?”"

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Three Photography Basics by Digital Photo Secrets

Three Photography Basics by Digital Photo Secrets: "In the days before point and shoot cameras – back when SLR cameras didn’t have any automatic features at all, everyone who wanted to take photographs had to understand the basic principles of exposure. Film was expensive and you just couldn’t afford to waste a shot on a guess, so you had to really understand how your camera functioned and what settings you needed to use to ensure a correct exposure."

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