A Simple Exercise to help You Learn to See Light

A Simple Exercise to help You Learn to See Light: "In this video photographer Joel Edelman shares how he first began to ‘see’ light with a simple Egg."

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Nikon reveals new 36.3-megapixel beast - the D800 HD-SLR

Nikon reveals new 36.3-megapixel beast - the D800 HD-SLR: "Has it really been over three years since Nikon released the 12-megapixel D700 digital camera? At long last, its replacement - which effectively triples the pixel count of its predecessor - is due to arrive next month. The new D800 is about half the price of the D4 announced in early January, with which it shares a number of features, plus it's smaller and lighter, and features a new 36.3 megapixel FX-format (35.9 x 24mm) CMOS sensor. It's also the first digital camera to achieve USB 3.0 certification."

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How to Capture Motion and Splashing Water in Photography – PictureCorrect

How to Capture Motion and Splashing Water in Photography – PictureCorrect: "When the photography department at Utah’s Brigham Young University decided to do a photoshoot with the schools gymnastic team they opted to use an out of place prop — water. They set up studio at a pool in the campuses Richards Building and got to work. Using a Canon EOS 1D and a back lit black background, the photography team was able to capture poster worthy photographs (see below). You can watch the photoshoot here:"

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Night Photo Tips – PictureCorrect

Night Photo Tips – PictureCorrect: "If your digital camera has Manual mode and manual focus, you can take successful night photographs on your first try. Try various control combinations and check your results on your camera’s LCD screen. Try starting with these settings then alter your shutter speed as needed:"

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How to Choose a DSLR Lens – PictureCorrect

How to Choose a DSLR Lens – PictureCorrect: "There are many different types and sizes of lens available on the market today and most photographers instincts tell them to buy one of each. While having an expansive lens collection does seem very rewarding, it may not be entirely necessary. Given the price good glass costs, this is good news. So how do you choose which lenses to add to your collection? Simple. The three part series below shows us what lenses are good for shooting in what situations. If you tend to shoot the style across your projects, you might be able to get away with owning fewer lenses."

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Understanding Focus by Digital Photo Secrets

Understanding Focus by Digital Photo Secrets: "What is focus? In photography, it’s practically married to sharpness. An image that is completely sharp is said to be in-focus. An image that’s completely blurry is said to be unfocused. The same metaphor applies to your mind. When you concentrate, your mind is sharp. You are focused. When you’re confused, you lack focus. As you are about to learn, you can use focus to direct your viewer’s attention to the most important parts of a scene. Here’s how."

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Frame Your Subject With These 5 Unbelievably Easy Tips by Digital Photo Secrets

Frame Your Subject With These 5 Unbelievably Easy Tips by Digital Photo Secrets: "How you frame your subject can make or break a photo. If you put your subject in a place that commands the viewers attention, you’ll immediately have an outstanding photo. This subtle technique is known to many as “composition,” and believe it or not, it has a few simple rules that will give you some stunning results. Try out these 5 unbelievably easy rules for framing your subject, and you’ll see what I mean."

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Using Contrast For Better Images by Digital Photo Secrets

Using Contrast For Better Images by Digital Photo Secrets: "What makes something special? Is it special on its own, or is it only special when compared to everything else around it? Contrast is what happens when you place two polar opposites right next to each other. It can be used to draw attention to an important element in your image. Contrast comes in a variety of forms, and in this article, we’re going to look at a few ways you can use contrast to create truly unique images."

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What Shutter Priority Mode Can Teach You About Your Camera by Digital Photo Secrets

What Shutter Priority Mode Can Teach You About Your Camera by Digital Photo Secrets: "Learning how to use the more advanced features of your camera is a challenge for anyone new to photography. Sometimes you wish there were some way to boil it all down to some easy-to-understand model. I always tell new photographers that if they want to learn more about their camera, they should learn about shutter priority mode first. Here’s why.

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Travel Photography Inspiration Project: South Africa

Travel Photography Inspiration Project: South Africa: "While this view of South Africa through the lenses of DPS readers does contain the expected wildlife found at the end of the continent, it will also highlight a mix of images you might not be expecting. From the beach to the interior, South Africa is country full of color and vibrance."

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