Fujifilm Finepix S4000, S3200, and S2950 – PictureCorrect

Fujifilm Finepix S4000, S3200, and S2950 – PictureCorrect: "Fujifilm announced three new additions to its S-Series lineup: the SLR styled FinePix S2950, S3200 and S4000 long zoom cameras. The 14 MegaPixel cameras offer FUJINON 18x, 24x and 30x zoom lenses, respectively, as well as dual image stabilization. These cameras also have large 3” LCDs, with the S2950 and S3200 at 230K and the S4000 at 460K, an Electronic Viewfinder, plus a number of image and social features allowing enthusiasts and professionals alike the ability to capture crisp, clear shots up-close, wide and far away."

Softbox Vs Umbrella for Portrait Lighting – PictureCorrect

Softbox Vs Umbrella for Portrait Lighting – PictureCorrect: "Should you use a softbox, or an umbrella? Even though they serve similar purposes, which is to provide a larger light source (thereby softer light), there are several key differences between a softbox and an umbrella."

5 more Tips for Escaping the Luck Shooter Mentality

5 more Tips for Escaping the Luck Shooter Mentality: "“I’ve read your post on 5 ways to stop being a luck photographer a dozen times and I desire to do that! But I’m having a hard time letting go of that mentality of if I don’t click as often I’ll ‘miss’ the shot. I’m stuck with the ‘what if I miss it’ mindset and can’t seem to shake it."

How to Use Sunset Light to Light Portraits

How to Use Sunset Light to Light Portraits: "Sunset is arguably the most beautiful time of day for portrait light. But you don’t want to simply take your subject outside and start shooting. Take a few moments to identify “how” to use your light and your portraits will be dreamy."

Back to Basics – ISO

Back to Basics – ISO: "Back in the days of traditional film photography, ISO (or ASA, as it was previously known) was the universal indication of film sensitivity to light, while in modern day digital photography, ISO refers to the light sensitivity of the image sensor."

Go from snapshooter to photographer!

Go from snapshooter to photographer!: "If you’ve ever seen a magazine you have been amazed at the capabilities of the professionals and their cameras, and wished you could take such amazing photographs too, well with some practice and the right equipment you can. Here are some basic principles to photography:"

Getting Horizons Horizontal

Getting Horizons Horizontal: "One of the first ever tips I was given when I began taking photos as a teenager was to watch the horizon when framing a photograph.

The day after I was given this tip I went back through all of my photo albums (I was using film cameras back then) and discovered that a fairly large proportion of the images I’d been taking looked a little like this one."

Photography Tip -The Magic of Water

Photography Tip -The Magic of Water: "The perfect time to shoot water is an overcast day, giving you beautiful soft light. Throw in a little fog and it is my dream come true! It is important to use a polarizing filter and a tripod. Yes, even on a cloudy day a polarizer does wonders to saturate colors, cut the glare from foliage and water, and slow down the shutter."

Digital Digital photography Hints That may Change You in to an Expert | Articlicious

Digital Digital photography Hints That may Change You in to an Expert | Articlicious: "Digital Digital photography can be a little regarded talent and an elite hobby in which not most people get to master. Yet you will find many hopefuls who wish to find out about digital photography."

How to Get Foregrounds Right in Photography

How to Get Foregrounds Right in Photography: "After my last overseas trip I received emails from two fellow travelers from the tour group I shared two weeks with as I toured around Turkey. Both emails contained some of the ‘best’ photos that my two fellow travelers. Many of the photos that each of them took were in the same locations (mainly landscapes) and I was fascinated to compare them because despite being taken in the same location – many of them were remarkably different in terms of quality."