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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…

the secret to perfect black and white images

The Secret to Perfect B&W Photos

At the dawn of photography as we know it, your only choice back then was to shoot in black and white. It wasn’t until 1936 that Kodak gave the world colour photography. However, black and…

Avoid the Blur When Photographing Action

Although there are as many techniques for action and sports photography as there are types of sport, there are some general tips that work well in most situations.

Understanding Hyperfocal Distance

A very important part of photography in general and landscape photography in particular is to ensure that your prime point of interest, your main elements are in sharp focus.

Photographing Sunsets and Sunrises

As the sun arcs across the sky in daytime, the light is harsh and creates hard, deep shadows, which is why landscape photographers tend not to shoot during the main part of the day. When…