Why Lens Quality Doesn’t Matter Quite as Much as You Think it Does

Why Lens Quality Doesn’t Matter Quite as Much as You Think it Does: "This article was written by Andrew S Gibson, the author of Understanding Lenses: Part I, and is the third in a series of lessons about camera lenses. Links to the others are at the bottom of the article."

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How I Shot and Edited a Series of iPhone Images

How I Shot and Edited a Series of iPhone Images: "For this post I wanted to show you how I integrate the shooting, editing and sharing process when I’m out and about taking photos on any given day."

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Three Rivers Park District : digital-nature-photography--tips--tricks-and-techniques-for-wildlife-photography

Three Rivers Park District : digital-nature-photography--tips--tricks-and-techniques-for-wildlife-photography: "Join other camera enthusiasts for one or both of the remaining sessions delving into different aspects of digital nature photography. On September 8 Carrol Henderson-bird biologist, photographer, and eco-tour guide-will feature some of his tricks and tips of photographing wildlife. Enjoy some of his images, see his equipment. learn some new camera techniques, then follow up outdoors trying out your new knowledge."

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9 Dog Photography Tips | Get Your Photos On Canvas

9 Dog Photography Tips | Get Your Photos On Canvas: "Let’s face it, when you have a dog, there’s not much else in the world that’s more important than your pup. It’s no wonder why we enjoy having their pictures on our desks or displayed on our walls. (Think Pet Canvas – check out our work here!) Here are a few tips that might help you take some adorable shots of your pup."

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JaEMt.com » Blog Archive » Take Amazing Pictures With These Tips And Tricks

JaEMt.com » Blog Archive » Take Amazing Pictures With These Tips And Tricks: "If you’re finding that a lot of your pictures are coming out with the same kind of style and lacking something that you can’t quite put your finger on, try trying something new. There are an infinite number of ways to get a good shot on any one item or place. In this article, we’ll supply you with a few suggestions that can help change the kind of images you end up with."

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Documentary Photography Insights from a Master – PictureCorrect

Documentary Photography Insights from a Master – PictureCorrect: "Many budding photographers would love to have five minutes to pick the mind of Steve McCurry, the documentary photographer behind the famous National Geographic cover photo, Afghan Girl (June 1985)."

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Tips For Ultimate Sharpness | DPmag.com

Tips For Ultimate Sharpness | DPmag.com: "When I teach a workshop, I encourage my students to take the sharpest picture possible. Afterward, if they want to soften an image with software for a creative or an artistic effect, that's cool, easy and fun. There are several requirements for getting the sharpest in-camera shot. There are also several techniques for enhancing sharp shots in Lightroom, Photoshop and Aperture. In this article, we'll take a look at some in-camera and postprocessing ideas for getting sharp shots. I say "some" because this entire magazine actually could be filled with sharpening ideas. The ones I share here are those that I consider to be the most important."

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Bye Bye, Red Eye: Photography Tips To Develop Your Skills | Wordy Writing

Bye Bye, Red Eye: Photography Tips To Develop Your Skills | Wordy Writing: "Does photography tickle your fancy, but you are not sure how to get going? Do you know how to get the perfect lighting and angles? Even if you have some experience under your belt, you can never lose with extra advice, and the advice in this article could be quite handy for you indeed."

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Nature Photography Tips | Your Great Outdoors

Nature Photography Tips | Your Great Outdoors: "Whether you’ve been taking photographs for years or recently picked up a camera, one fact remains the same: nature photography is a wonderful way to enjoy and appreciate the outdoors."

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Continuous Lighting Tips in Portrait Photography – PictureCorrect

Continuous Lighting Tips in Portrait Photography – PictureCorrect: "Using a shallow depth of field in portrait photography can yield some great photographs; however, shooting at f1.7 can also pose a few problems. Getting the lighting correct is difficult when the aperture is wide open and even the slightest movement from the camera or subject can throw things out of focus. Luckily, Mike Wallace has made an informative video tutorial that shows viewers the lighting setup he uses, as well as sharing a few pointers for shooting the portraits. Have a look:"

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