Cold Weather Photography - Digital Photo Secrets

Cold Weather Photography - Digital Photo Secrets: "Is you camera collecting dust on the shelf because it’s too cold out to shoot? Winter presents numerous hazards to any would-be photographer. For one, you risk freezing your fingers just to get the shot, and before you know it, your batteries are dead. If you haven’t taken that many great images this winter, I don’t blame you. But with the techniques you’re about to learn, you’ll want to grab your camera and get out there every time it snows. I’ll show you why."



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5 Simple Composition Tricks for a Fantastic Photo - Digital Photo Secrets

5 Simple Composition Tricks for a Fantastic Photo - Digital Photo Secrets: "What’s the difference between a snapshot and a photograph? If you’re like most people, your hard drive is full of pictures that mostly qualify as snapshots. These are photos taken randomly at family outings, vacations or other activities."



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What word are you trying to convey with your image? - Digital Photo Secrets

What word are you trying to convey with your image? - Digital Photo Secrets: "Every good image should have a theme of some kind. It should hone in on one particular subject, and it should make a statement about that subject in a meaningful way. Sadly, most amateur photography remains unfocused, too busy, and it often skips from one subject to the next. When an image lacks a focus, it falls flat on your eyes and has no emotional impact. Do you feel like your photography lacks a central theme? Here’s what I do when need to focus."



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Tips For Long Exposure Photography - Digital Photo Secrets

Tips For Long Exposure Photography - Digital Photo Secrets: "Long exposure photography is something most hobbyists have tried at some point or another. Slow shutter speeds are necessary, after all, for capturing flash-free images after dark. But long exposures aren’t just for low light. Those surreal-looking photos of streaky skies and misty waters are long exposures, too. Let’s see how to take them!"



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The Top 5 Most Exasperating Photography Myths – PictureCorrect

The Top 5 Most Exasperating Photography Myths – PictureCorrect: "I know, as a photographer, that there are countless of misconceptions that non-photographers (and in some cases, even photographers!) don’t quite seem to grasp. From the hundreds I could name, I have narrowed the list to five of the most exasperating misconceptions about photography:"



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Here’s How to Stop Being Disappointed by Your Photos – PictureCorrect

Here’s How to Stop Being Disappointed by Your Photos – PictureCorrect: "Enthusiast and amateur photographers often complain that they are unable to capture great images. They despair that their images are nowhere near the quality of images that they often see in magazines and commercials despite the fact that they have some of the best gear. Mike Browne shares some helpful tips to help you avoid disappointment and be happy about your photos:"



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5 Unforgiving Post-Processing Mistakes Every Bird Photographer Must Avoid

5 Unforgiving Post-Processing Mistakes Every Bird Photographer Must Avoid: "ost-processing is one of the most important steps in the image making process. It is in fact one of the most powerful tools to make your vision come true. The camera does not see the way you see your world and it is your responsibility to translate your vision into reality in post-processing"



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5 Examples of Beautiful Simple Portraits - Digital Photography School

5 Examples of Beautiful Simple Portraits - Digital Photography School: "This shot was so simple on numerous levels. A very simple dark background, simple lighting, relatively tightly framed, subject looking straight down the camera.

It’s a simple yet effective formula."



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The Concept of “Wow” Portraiture for Photographers – PictureCorrect

The Concept of “Wow” Portraiture for Photographers – PictureCorrect: "With cameras and digital formats and gizmos being “smarter,” are we all now professionals behind the fancy new digital cameras? The truth of the matter is that just because we have a fancy camera doesn’t mean we can shoot like the professionals. Yes, more and more cameras are getting smarter. And yes, more people are shooting more images, and a lot are going into post-processing software with some pretty amazing results. However, the true test is when the “WOW” factor comes in."



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Tips to Emphasize Your Subject in Photography – PictureCorrect

Tips to Emphasize Your Subject in Photography – PictureCorrect: "When you watch a movie there is one element that never changes: a leading character. The whole movie centers around this leading player and the story is created around this subject. It is no different with a still image, like a photograph. Each photo should have its lead character, called the subject, around which the image is created."



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