Top 10 tips to take better photos with your phone camera

Top 10 tips to take better photos with your phone camera: "Smart phones with good cameras have become so common that they are putting the small digital camera business out of business. Almost everyone has a smartphone with a camera on them at all times now, one of the big problems that still remain is that many people just snap pictures without thinking about what they are doing and they get mostly bad to fair pictures. You don’t have to be one of them."



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Bird Photography | Expert Bird Photography Tips

Bird Photography | Expert Bird Photography Tips: "When I was just starting out, my dad shared some great tips with me. Of course, over the years I’ve modified some of the camera settings to fit my style, but Dad’s tips are still great for a beginner.
Experiencing aperture anxiety? Shoot in aperture priority mode and if possible, set your aperture value to f8.0. This provides a nice all-around depth of field for most shooting situations. Of course, if the light is low, don’t be afraid to “open things up.”"



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Bird Photography | Bird Photography Pro Interview: Saxon Holt

Bird Photography | Bird Photography Pro Interview: Saxon Holt: "Each month, we sit down with one of our favorite photographers for a snapshot interview of the person behind the lens. This time, professional photographer Saxon Holt shares inspiration and advice that’s seen him through decades of nature photography, dozens of books and thousands of photos licensed to publishers."



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7 Outdoor Photography Tips — www.tots100.co.uk

7 Outdoor Photography Tips — www.tots100.co.uk: "Do you remember the day? The day when you decided it was time? Time to move onwards and upwards in the world. In the world of photography anyway.

So you did it, you bought your first digital SLR."



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5 Things to Consider Before Starting Your Photography Business — digital-photography-school.com

5 Things to Consider Before Starting Your Photography Business — digital-photography-school.com: "Starting a photography business is extremely easy with the accessibility and affordability of digital cameras and processing programs. Often the lure of entrepreneurship, with these low barriers to entry, leads to many photography business owners of all business experiences. Experience levels range from lack of business competence, to the need for growth in photography skills to a mixture of skills with varying weaknesses and strengths. Before entering into business it is important to evaluate whether you are technically proficient, ready to deal with business legalities, have a good grasp of business operating costs, engaging in market research and client management."



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Create Portraits With Depth — digital-photography-school.com

Create Portraits With Depth — digital-photography-school.com: "Would you like to make portraits that show more about the person’s character than what they look like? In this article, you’ll learn some new ways to look at your subjects so you can better understand them; and therefore create portraits with depth and more interest."



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Review: Overview

Review: Overview: "During the fall of 2013, Olympus announced their new STYLUS 1; an "enthusiast" compact camera designed for semi-pros who need an all-in-one with manual controls and a quality lens. The STYLUS 1 boasts a newly developed, ultra-slim 10.7x i.ZUIKO zoom lens with a constant f2.8 aperture, built-in VCM image stabilization, Macro Shot capabilities as close as 2-inches, and a 28-300mm 35mm equivalency."



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10 essential time-saving Photoshop tips: Digital Photography Review

10 essential time-saving Photoshop tips: Digital Photography Review: "One of the hallmarks of mastery is the ability to get more done with less effort. It can be a treat to watch somebody work with a tool or do an activity that they are truly fluent in - no superfluous movement or wasted energy.

I've been using Photoshop since version 3, released back in 1994; my copy came on seven 3.5" floppy discs just like this (that's actually pretty impressive, considering that those seven floppies would only fit one reasonably high-quality mp3 today). Despite having almost 20 years of experience with Photoshop, I am constantly learning new ways to improve my productivity with the software. "



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Tips for Photographing Sculptures Using Speedlights – PictureCorrect

Tips for Photographing Sculptures Using Speedlights – PictureCorrect: "Whether you’re a professional photographer documenting someone else’s artwork, or an artist creating images for your own portfolio, knowing how to properly light three-dimensional work is crucial. In this video, photographer James Madelin shows us some simple ways to take better photographs of sculptural artwork:"



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An Expert Guide to Macro Photography – PictureCorrect

An Expert Guide to Macro Photography – PictureCorrect: "Macro photography is one of the most exciting photographic genres. Unlike, say, travel photography, where everybody and their brother has a decent picture of the Eiffel Tower, a macro lens allows photographers to explore the details of miniature worlds that normally go unnoticed by the human eye, offering never-before-seen perspectives.

Michigan-based photographer Rick Lieder shares five expert tips for great macro photography in the following video:"



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Use Rembrandt Lighting In Your Portrait Photography For Added Drama – PictureCorrect

Use Rembrandt Lighting In Your Portrait Photography For Added Drama – PictureCorrect: "Our portrait photography photo tip for today is about “Rembrandt Lighting.” This is a great lighting pattern to use if you are going for a dramatic mood in your portrait. Not every face is ideal for Rembrandt lighting, but it is a powerful addition to your portrait photography lighting arsenal."



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