6 Black and White Photography Tips for Monochrome Enthusiasts

6 Black and White Photography Tips for Monochrome Enthusiasts: "Thanks to digital technology, monochrome photography is easier today than ever before. Check out these six black and white photography tips for getting great results."



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Low Light Photography Tips For The Holidays

Low Light Photography Tips For The Holidays: "he holidays are upon us which means it’s time to perfect our low light photography skills. Shooting indoor without a flash can be challenging at first, but don’t let that stop you from getting the gorgeous holiday photographs you desire. With these simple low light photography tips for the holidays, you’re sure to capture all those memorable moments, without red eyes or harsh flash lighting."



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7 photography tips & tricks with your smartphone -- Imprint Culture Lab

7 photography tips & tricks with your smartphone -- Imprint Culture Lab: "If you’re trying to shoot photos with a smartphone, the guys at COOPH made a video on how to shoot interesting photos with cardboard, binoculars, car reflectors, etc. My favorite would have to be the last one because I thought the only way you can shoot underwater photos was through a waterproof case. I was wrong! Check out their youtube channel for more videos like this."



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5 tips for black and white photography | Tips and advice | Digital Photographer

5 tips for black and white photography | Tips and advice | Digital Photographer: "Always keep an eye out for interesting surface textures when you’re shooting black-and-white images. Weathered wood is a good example, but you’ll find an endless supply if you explore the world of mono in macro."



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Getting to Know Your New Camera

Getting to Know Your New Camera: "I recently purchased a new camera and the process of learning to use it has been a good reminder of just how long the process can take. My new Fujifilm X-Pro 1 is a very different machine from the Canon EOS digital SLRs I’m accustomed to using, and it’s taken me a while to find my way around the layout and menu."



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Wide Angle Photography Tips – PictureCorrect

Wide Angle Photography Tips – PictureCorrect: "Ahh…wide angle photography, probably one of the easiest types of photos to take, but also one of the hardest areas in which to excel. Have you ever tried to cram 30 people into a single photograph? You try to stack them, have some of them on the floor, or even ask some of them at the back to jump at the press of the shutter!? You’re also trying to make sure that you are able to see the faces of these people in the photograph. Difficult if your camera’s lens is not wide enough and you have to move yourself further back to accommodate, which may not be possible if space is limited. When shooting indoors with flash, moving back may even give you an underexposed photograph, as flash is often not powerful enough to reach longer distances."



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How to Advance Your Photography with Aperture Priority Mode – PictureCorrect

How to Advance Your Photography with Aperture Priority Mode – PictureCorrect: "Many photographers think that the next step after shooting in auto mode is jumping right into manual. But, as landscape and architecture photographer Wayne Moran says, it’s all about baby steps. Start with a semi-manual mode like Aperture Priority to take control of your camera. Aperture Priority mode is a great start to get away from automatic and it can actually end up being your go-to mode:"



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Cheap Camera vs. Pro Camera: Which One’s Which? – PictureCorrect

Cheap Camera vs. Pro Camera: Which One’s Which? – PictureCorrect: "How many times have you heard the proverbial quote, “the best part of a camera is the 12 inches behind it”? I bet not enough. If you’ve been complaining that your APS-C camera doesn’t shoot that well and you might need to upgrade to a full-frame, or that your smart phone isn’t a serious camera and you should at least purchase a DSLR, think again. Your complaints are misguided; your camera is not to be blamed:"



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How to Recalibrate Your Camera’s Focus – PictureCorrect

How to Recalibrate Your Camera’s Focus – PictureCorrect: "ou just bought a new DSLR and you just can’t wait to start shooting great images. But wait, there’s a problem. Your camera somehow can’t seem to lock focus where you want it to. You’ve selected the right AF point and you paid attention when the exposure was made, but your camera always seems to focus just short of the subject. If you’re wondering if your camera’s broken, relax. This is a common problem, and John Greengo has a solution:"



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Too Cold Outside for Photography? Think Again – PictureCorrect

Too Cold Outside for Photography? Think Again – PictureCorrect: "Many photographers run for cover when the outside air temperature dips five or ten degrees below the freezing point, fearing their equipment may malfunction, or worse, their fingers and toes will fall victim to Jack Frost’s wiles. Although these concerns may hold some truth, the reality is that with adequate and thoughtful preparation, the snow-shy landscape photographer has a whole other side of nature to discover during winter—and a beautiful one at that."



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