User-created articles: Photo Techniques

The square format has gotten a reputation of being weird, difficult, and generally just not done. But it's not all that. Here's some background on square format, and guidance on when and how to take advantage of it.

A simple photography technique to create good effect.

More important pointers on butterfly photography

Some tips that can make all the difference in MACRO VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPHY

Great photography is a necessity when you have a handmade jewelry website. Unfortunately, handcrafted jewelry is very difficult to photograph. Many jewelry artisans cannot afford to go to a professional and so they want to do it themselves. Here are some simple techniques to get great results.

You have decided to embark on a new adventure and joined a photography workshop. There are several preparations you can make in advance to make the most of it and maximize your experience. We compiled a list of suggestions for you. Read them carefully and try to apply them on your next journey.

Let's re-address self-acclaimed “purists” disdain for post-capture image manipulation, centered on the idea that to get a “pure” photograph, one should limit efforts to getting the best shot possible in-camera and limit post-capture “manipulation.”

This is a short summary of conditions which may be found while photgraphing tigers in India, especially in the Tiger Reserves in Central India

Easily make silky, cotton candy waterfalls, streams, or fountains, straight out of your camera. It's easier than you think, and the results are beautiful.

Your photography can greatly improve by understanding and employing just a few basic concepts and rules. I wrote this simple single-page "reminder sheet" to help folks who take my workshops. Hope they help you too! A PDF download of this page is available at www.EricSines.com/art-of-seeing.html

A simple look at how to control the size of your background blur (bokeh), and the difference that different-sized lenses make.

With so many companies offering a wide selection of workshops, tours and safaris worldwide, choosing the best photography adventure can be a tedious and time consuming task. Furhtermore, not all websites are well indexed by search engines, resulting in great opportunities going overlooked.

Basic technique for taking Lightning shots using Magic Lantern's Motion Detect feature.

The golden hour, when the sun is just over the horizon, is an excellent time for taking photographs.

Even though I had a zoom I noticed that most photos were taken around "normal". I wanted to explore that observation, and I changed to a prime lens. The effect on me and my photography was profound.

Photos taken in fog often appear dull and unattractive. This is because the fog decrease the contrast and color saturation. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate that with the appropriate adjustments we can turn the problem into an advantage and obtain surprisingly satisfying results.

An article about rectangular panoramic photography

An in-depth discussion about Auto-ISO, we explore the way Auto-ISO functions, the rationale behind its use, and its advantages.