Camera sensor size: Why does it matter and exactly how big are they?

Camera sensor size: Why does it matter and exactly how big are they?: "The megapixel myth has treated camera manufacturers well over the years, those ever increasing, and often meaningless, numbers have sold millions of cameras."

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The Photography Tips that 96 Photographers Wish They Would Have Learned Sooner

The Photography Tips that 96 Photographers Wish They Would Have Learned Sooner: "Two weeks ago (I know, I’m slow…) on the Improve Photography Facebook fan page, I asked our community what photography tips they wish they would have learned sooner.  I was looking for lessons that many photographers procrastinate learning and it ends up keeping them back from progressing as photographers."

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Silhouettes: Weekly Photography Challenge [With 18 Examples]

Silhouettes: Weekly Photography Challenge [With 18 Examples]: "Silhouettes are images that often have a lot of drama and visual punch – yet they are not that hard to take. Here’s how to photograph stunning silhouettes."

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Top 10 Steps to Become a Photographer – PictureCorrect

Top 10 Steps to Become a Photographer – PictureCorrect: "Let’s face it: it’s tough to be a photographer. You face adversity every day – if not from critics, clients, or conditions, then from yourself. To become a photographer, you have to work for yourself – this doesn’t just mean setting your own schedule, it means training yourself, creating your own motivation, critiquing your own work. It means running a business and marketing yourself, and getting past shyness, modesty, and self-doubt to get yourself out into the world. It’s a lot of hats for one person to wear, and it’s easy to feel lost in the madness of it all."

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How to Create a Great Portrait with Minimal Equipment – PictureCorrect

How to Create a Great Portrait with Minimal Equipment – PictureCorrect: "Equipment has always been at the center of the professional photographer’s world. More and more, it feels like a mad rush to accumulate the best possible camera, the finest lenses, the most elite lighting system. There are photographers out there who will look down at someone for owning and using anything less than the top-of-the-line gear, trying to bolster their own sense of self satisfaction. Many of us might fall into the trap ourselves, for the simple reason that we’ve been so thoroughly steeped in the culture of it all. For anyone who sees the folly in this line of thinking, this new release from French photographer Philippe Echaroux will come as a breath of fresh air:"

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Wildlife Photography: Five Tips for Better Wildlife Photos – PictureCorrect

Wildlife Photography: Five Tips for Better Wildlife Photos – PictureCorrect: "Wildlife photography is a pursuit that can be challenging, frustrating, but ultimately rewarding to any photographer. The arrival of digital cameras has inspired a whole new generation of photographers to take an interest in wildlife photography."

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PictureCorrect - Photography Tips and Techniques

PictureCorrect - Photography Tips and Techniques: "My personal digital workflow has changed a lot this year – I used to start in Photoshop with adjustment layers to do my primary processing. But now I power up Lightroom and go straight to Trey’s Lightroom Presets as a starting point (and I am often surprised to also end with them). We reached out [...]"

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Five tips to help you choose a new camera lens | TechHive

Five tips to help you choose a new camera lens | TechHive: "Your camera lens has much to do with how you capture the world. So when it’s time to add a new optic to your kit, how do you decide which one?"

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When To Press The Shutter Button – Trust Your Impulse by Digital Photo Secrets

When To Press The Shutter Button – Trust Your Impulse by Digital Photo Secrets: "So much of good photography is timing. If you can press the shutter at the critical moment, right when your subject is at the peak of emotional expression, you’ll get the shot. But if you think too much about what you want, you’ll end up a second too early or too late. To get where you want to be as a photographer, you need to learn how to relax and trust your instincts. Try out some of these techniques the next time you’re taking pictures of friends and family."

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Why You Should Own an External Flash by Digital Photo Secrets

Why You Should Own an External Flash by Digital Photo Secrets: "Almost every modern camera comes with an on-board flash, even the higher-end DSLRs. You may wonder why, since almost every modern photo taken with an onboard flash is ugly: blown out highlights, red eye, harsh shadows and that characteristic look that screams “flash photo!” So why do manufacturers insist on including an onboard flash on cameras that are generally marketed to people who should know better? Let’s find out…"

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