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New DSLR Camera? 8 Tips to Help You Get Started

Have you just upgraded from a smartphone camera or point and shoot? If you are new to DSLR photography, there are a few things you might want to keep in mind as you discover the…

Rekindle Your Passion for Photography

Have you ever found yourself in the doldrums when it comes to thinking up new projects that you can get invested in? It can be easy to lose your creative mojo sometimes, and that can…

Winter Photography Project Ideas for Beginners

As winter transitions into spring, why not take the opportunity to practice new skills or brush up on existing ones. There are also projects that can be accomplished using tabletop studios in the comfort of…

How to Avoid Underexposure in Your Photos

If you’ve ever taken a photo where most of the background was white snow or bright white sand on a sunny beach, you’ve probably been disappointed by the results. That crisp, white snow comes out…

Why You Should Be Shooting in Raw Mode

What is Raw Mode? Raw mode is a special image recording option that is available on digital SLRs, Compact System Cameras, and other high-quality digital cameras. If your camera has this option, you have access…

File Types and Image Compression in Digital Photography

How is it possible to store so many images on such a tiny memory card? If you’ve had a computer or a digital camera for more than a couple of days, you’ll have come across…

Learn The Rules of Photo Composition

Learning the rules of photo composition can improve the results of any photographer. The difference between a good shot of your favourite view or subject and a truly awesome one is simply down to how…

9 Tips for Perfect Photo Portraits

Technology has given us all the means to enjoy portrait photography in the studio and beyond. We want to introduce you to portrait photography and pass on a few ideas and tips to guide you…

9 Tips to Supercharge Your Landscape Photography

Landscape photography is an amazing and rewarding experience for both novice and seasoned professional.

Memory Cards for Digital Cameras

One side-effect of the ever-increasing resolution of digital cameras is the growing size of the image files that they produce and need to store. Clearly storing more than a handful of pictures needs a substantial…

9 Tips for Taking Better Photos

Many of these tips cover shooting techniques, others may simply be advice about equipment and understanding a little more about your camera.

Perfecting Pet and Animal Portraits

Animals, as we all know, can be unpredictable, lazy, aggressive, hyperactive and downright cute. If you’re thinking of trying pet photography, here are a few pointers to get you started.

Get Up Close With Macro Photography

Macro Photography, sometimes referred to as Photomacrography, is a form of extreme close-up photography. It is typically associated with the capture of very small objects.

Understanding High-key Portraiture

High-key lighting was originally developed for the film and television industry back in the days when the available technology was not capable of capturing high contrast ratios.

Getting The Best Shots With Autofocus

We’ve all stood there with the lens whirring in and out of focus, trying to get a lock on our subject, and eventually missed the shot. It’s very frustrating when this happens, but with a…