Nifty Fifties – Why I Love 50mm Prime Lenses

Nifty Fifties – Why I Love 50mm Prime Lenses: "Before zoom lenses became the norm most cameras came with a 50mm lens as standard. Since then, the humble 50mm prime has fallen somewhat out of favour. Which is a shame, because 50mm prime lenses can give you high quality and versatility at a low price point. On an APS-C camera it’s one of my favourite focal lengths. Let’s take a look at why."

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Travel Photography Inspiration Project: New Zealand

Travel Photography Inspiration Project: New Zealand: "New Zealand. It’s more than the land of hobbits and Lord Of The Rings. It’s been a place on my “Go to:” list for over 10 years now and a glance from the airplane while transiting to Australia was tantalizingly delicious."

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Leading Lines in Landscape Photo Composition – PictureCorrect

Leading Lines in Landscape Photo Composition – PictureCorrect: "Composition and good photography go hand in hand. Anyone can (with practice) perfect the technical skills to take a well exposed photo. It is your flair for composition that will set your photos apart from the crowd."

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How to Create a Headshot for Auditions : Headshot Tips & Techniques - YouTube

How to Create a Headshot for Auditions : Headshot Tips & Techniques - YouTube: ""

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Animal Attraction: 5 Tips for Phenomenal Pet Photography | Shutterbuzz

Animal Attraction: 5 Tips for Phenomenal Pet Photography | Shutterbuzz: "The great thing about pets is that you can snap just about any old photo of them, and they’ll look adorable. (Well, that’s one of the many great things about our furry friends.) However, just because your friends “ooh” and “ah” over your cell-phone snap of your pugnacious pug doesn’t mean it’s a work of art. When it comes to actual pet photography — creating a certifiable portrait of an animal subject that’s suitable for framing — there are many things to consider."

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The 16 Most Photogenic Everyday Objects

The 16 Most Photogenic Everyday Objects: "Well the same goes for certain objects and structures.  I am such a sucker for things like water towers, lampposts, and fire escapes, and so I thought I would create a list of my 16 favorite things to include in photographs.  These objects won’t always make a photo, but when included they will almost always make the scene more photogenic."

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Using Tight Framing to Create a Sense of Infinity

Using Tight Framing to Create a Sense of Infinity: "The way you frame and crop your shots has power to give a sense of size to a scene that may not actually be there."

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Choose the Right Background for Your Photo Shoot – PictureCorrect

Choose the Right Background for Your Photo Shoot – PictureCorrect: "Many photographers spend a lot of time in selecting the right model, discuss her wardrobe, hairstyle, makeup and what have you. Yet, they tend to overlook a very important aspect; the background."

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Portrait Photography Lighting at Sunset – PictureCorrect

Portrait Photography Lighting at Sunset – PictureCorrect: "Using the bright setting sun as a backlight can be intimidating for some photographers when shooting portraits outdoors, but it’s not impossible to get some great shots out of it. Check out the video below for some useful tricks and tips on shooting portraits at sunset, including how to use a xenon flashlight to create a warm, complementary light to accent faces. Have a look:

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Photographing the Micro Landscape – PictureCorrect

Photographing the Micro Landscape – PictureCorrect: "When I began making pictures of the landscape, it was always the big picture that figured and I suppose it’s the same for most of us. It was a case of a few exposures and then move on to the next grand view."

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