High Dynamic Range Without that ‘HDR Look’

High Dynamic Range Without that ‘HDR Look’: "HDR, or High Dynamic Range, photography has become something of a pariah in many photographic circles. Some photographers continue to use HDR to great effect; some continue to (according to some) heavily overuse it; and still others roundly criticize any and all who use HDR as individuals who are responsible for the systematic destruction of photography as an art form."

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Samples From Two 40+MP Cameras Shot Side By Side

Samples From Two 40+MP Cameras Shot Side By Side: "I happen to have in my possession a couple of 40+MP cameras for a little testing. I’ll be writing reviews on each in due course, but, as this was a first time playing with gear of this caliber, I thought you might like to see what is possible with sensors so big."

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6 Tips to Keep Your DSLR Safe While Traveling – PictureCorrect

6 Tips to Keep Your DSLR Safe While Traveling – PictureCorrect: "Photographers (both amateurs and professionals) have one thing in common: Neither of them would think of leaving their photography equipment at home whenever they go traveling."

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DIY Photography Studio Lighting on the Cheap – PictureCorrect

DIY Photography Studio Lighting on the Cheap – PictureCorrect: "There is no doubt about it that collecting an arsenal of studio lighting is a very costly adventure. But, who’s to say you can’t get professional results using light strips that you have built yourself? As Joe Edelman outlines in his two part video series, even those with no carpentry skills can whip up some great lighting at a fraction of the price. Take a look, it’s easier to do than you might think:"

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Tip Eight - Focus! - Chapelboro.com

Tip Eight - Focus! - Chapelboro.com: "Our amazing human eye can take in a whole scene, effortlessly keeping both the foreground and the background in focus. But, achieving a properly focused image with a digital camera takes effort and skill. It is worth mastering, though, because when you enlarge and print images, a blurry subject becomes a real eye sore."

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Leier: A few tips for great outdoors photography | INFORUM | Fargo, ND

Leier: A few tips for great outdoors photography | INFORUM | Fargo, ND: "Ever had one of those “can’t miss” shots and later, when you enlarged the image on your computer or television screen, found yourself wondering why the end result was nothing like it appeared before you took the picture?"

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Posing Guide: 21 Sample Poses to Get You Started with Photographing Women – Part II

Posing Guide: 21 Sample Poses to Get You Started with Photographing Women – Part II:

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Get Down Low For a Unique Perspective

Get Down Low For a Unique Perspective: "When photographing the land, I shoot traditionally and also look for a unique perspective or point of view. Low vantage points are often overlooked, and are often truly rewarding. Before getting close with my camera to capture the details, I use my body position to try various ways I might view the subject. To the causal onlooker, I must look insane with my bending, squatting, squinting and even lying prone or upside down on the ground."

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Are You Brave Enough To IR-ize Your Camera? | DIYPhotography.net

Are You Brave Enough To IR-ize Your Camera? | DIYPhotography.net: "The reason for removing the internal IR filter rather than using an IR lens filter, is that you get way (WAAAY) more infra red light to hit the sensor. On the down side, you will be doing a non-reversible, non-refundable, warranty-voiding surgery on your camera. So: A - you must really love infrared photography and B - you do this at your own risk. If you kill your $28 camera don't come crying, you knew this was an option."

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Black & White Cheatsheet For Photoshop | DIYPhotography.net

Black & White Cheatsheet For Photoshop | DIYPhotography.net: "When it comes to black and white conversion, there is no definitive method that will get the best results every time. Some use the channel mixer conversion, while others will swear by black and white filter. Other just like the simplicity of the desaturate function. Which one is the best? It depends. This is why I was so happy when Ladislav Soukup from ladasoukup.cz (flickr) sent me this cheat sheet. Read on to find your best suited conversion in an instant."

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