Joe McNally - One Of The Greatest Sources Of BTS Articles On Lighting!

Joe McNally - One Of The Greatest Sources Of BTS Articles On Lighting!: "One of my greatest heroes in photography is Joe McNally.  Extremely talented, yet humble, goofy, and always ready to share.  Basically, he is the type of person I aspire to be as a photographer."

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Pulling Still Photos From DSLR Video, the New Canon 1D-C – PictureCorrect

Pulling Still Photos From DSLR Video, the New Canon 1D-C – PictureCorrect: "Jay P. Morgan recently got his hands on a Canon 1D-C and, like any curious photographer, decided to put the DSLR through some rigorous testing by way of motion picture photography. The 1D C is most notably known among videophiles as an affordable moving image monster capable of capturing cinematic footage at 4k, something previously available only on much more expensive rigs such as the RED line of cameras"

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F-Stops and Shutter Speeds – Camera Lessons – PictureCorrect

F-Stops and Shutter Speeds – Camera Lessons – PictureCorrect: "How is an exposure made and what does the camera do to make sure an image is recorded? There are two parts involved in exposing film or a digital sensor to light.  One is the intensity of the light and the other is the length of time the light is allowed to strike the film or sensor. Exposure= intensity x time.  Above the door in my photography class was this sign: E=IxT.  Some students thought it meant EXIT."

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5 Tips for Improving Your Portrait Photography

5 Tips for Improving Your Portrait Photography: Here are some techniques that you may not be aware of if you’re new to portrait photography. It takes practice, but being aware of these ideas can get you experimenting, and inspire you to try shots you might not have otherwise tried.

30 Blogs with Photography Tips for the Beginning Photographer

30 Blogs with Photography Tips for the Beginning Photographer: "Maybe you’ve always liked to take pictures and want to take your photo shooting abilities to the next level, but have never had any formal training."

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How to Determine Exposure with the Histogram – PictureCorrect

How to Determine Exposure with the Histogram – PictureCorrect: "How many times have you been duped by your camera’s LCD, only to find out that you’ve got it all wrong upon viewing your photos on your computer monitor? When I first started out, I couldn’t make heads or tails with most of the dials and switches on my DSLR. I bought it and forced myself to learn it, but the importance of the histogram kind of flew past my head because not all photography manuals go in-depth on how to use it. Had I seen this video by Tony Northrup then, I would have grasped the concept more quickly:"

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Nikon D5200 Review

Nikon D5200 Review: "No matter what your ambitions or skill level are, this camera could arguably be an ideal option for many when it comes down to plonking the plastic on the counter or tapping the computer key to order offline. For many a budding photographer with ambitions a DSLR is the best game in town.

None of those pesky MILCs or compact digicams can satisfy the hunger!"

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Light Painting Photography Technique: Wall of Fire – PictureCorrect

Light Painting Photography Technique: Wall of Fire – PictureCorrect: "With the rise in popularity of light painting in the photography, it should come as no surprise that painting with fire is beginning to see the  same increase of interest. Barry Elder, a Manchester based photographer, has a decent amount of experience working with fire and is kind enough to share his process with us"

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Learning to See, Part VIII

Learning to See, Part VIII: "To some photographers composition is an innate process, whereas to others it is a life-long learned challenge laden with frustration. Regardless of which category you find yourself, good composition is a learned skill that will enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the end result.  While I subscribe to Weston’s notion, I also believe we first learn to crawl before walking."

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Do I need to get permission from the people in my photos? by Digital Photo Secrets

Do I need to get permission from the people in my photos?  by Digital Photo Secrets: "There is something fundamentally weird about being a street photographer. Your job, whether you like it or not, is to stick your nose in other peoples’ business. It goes without saying that you can create a much more candid looking image when people don’t know you’re photographing them. But is this legal? More importantly, is it ethical? Here’s how I approach street photography"

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