Christmas Photo Ideas – PictureCorrect

Christmas Photo Ideas – PictureCorrect: "The holiday season is upon us! For any of you camera enthusiasts out there, this is the perfect time to put those cameras to good use. Use photos to show and tell people about your holiday traditions, whatever you celebrate this time of year. It’s the perfect time to take advantage of the free on-camera talent that you have – your family and friends!"

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6 Tips for Near-Macro Photography with a Telephoto Lens

6 Tips for Near-Macro Photography with a Telephoto Lens: "Macro photography is the art of capturing the fine detail of very small subjects that may not be able to be seen by the naked eye.  Technically, to fall under the term ‘macro’, the subject should be captured with a reproduction ratio of 1:1, i.e. the subject will be captured on the sensor at 100 % life size."

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Frost & Ice Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

Frost & Ice Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "In previous articles we have considered photography tips using water as an ideal photo subject during warm seasons when it involves waves, waterscapes, waterfalls, reflections, abstracts, spray ‘n splash, bubbles ‘n foam, puddles, condensation, hail, mist and fog to help us out of the photo doldrums. Now, let’s consider some of it’s cold season photo op’s for doing that."

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Professional Tips for Photo Restoration | Pixiq

Professional Tips for Photo Restoration | Pixiq: "If you haven’t dug into Photoshop’s many restoration tools, this is a great time to try them out. Here are a few insider tips to go along with common sense that will make your work look very professional."

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Color in Photography: What Happened to Oz?

Color in Photography: What Happened to Oz?: "Lately, I have been filtering my way through many photo sites looking at all the amazing and different work that is out there in the photographic ether. There are so many wonderfully, creative photographers out there that it is a privilege to catch a glimpse of their work and be able to experience the moment they captured as they see it. What a fantastic impact the digital revolution has had on photography and its exposure."

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Top 5 PhotoPlus Christmas Photography Tips

Top 5 PhotoPlus Christmas Photography Tips: "As the festive season is in full swing we thought now would be the perfect time to get your Canon kit out to capture a range of seasonal images that you can share with your friends and family. Here are our top 5 Christmas photography tips from PhotoPlus – a special gift from us to you!…"

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Entry and Mid-Range DSLR Comparison Guide 2012

Entry and Mid-Range DSLR Comparison Guide 2012: "After a couple of years ruling the roost as the default go-to for photographers wanting a step-up from their point-and-shoot, DSLRs are now facing increased competition from mirrorless cameras. As a result manufacturers are having to up their game and in 2012 we've seen DSLRs gain improved performance and a number of new features. Our 2012 Entry and Mid-Range DSLR Comparison Guide is designed to help you pick the best new DSLR for you."

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5 Simple Secrets To Sharper Photos

5 Simple Secrets To Sharper Photos: "Many factors play a part in image sharpness, not the least of which is the lens.  Most of us who ever pick up a camera judge our images, at least in part, on overall sharpness.  Before you go out and plunk down some hard earned cash on that top of the line pro-level lens you’ve been drooling over, think about these steps you can take with the lenses you already own to get sharper images"

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For Beginners – Learning to See

For Beginners – Learning to See: "Before we take the camera out of the bag we must first learn to look at what we are seeing, and to see at which we are looking."

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Finding Your Focus | DPmag.com

Finding Your Focus | DPmag.com: "Of all the questions I get about the basic how-tos of photography, the one that's asked the most is how to get that creamy, dreamy background. It's by far the most sought-after effect in my circles. The answer, of course, always begins with the often boring, sometimes confusing explanation of aperture and shooting "wide open." This sometimes leads to the lecture about how some lenses let you open the aperture wider than others. I do hate that part of the conversation. There's nothing more disheartening than telling someone to ditch the kit lens that came with their new camera body. "

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