By abdul / yunir Bokeh is originally a Japanese word for 'blur'. Now in photography it means the part of the image that is out of focus. ...
French photographer Laurent Laveder's Moon Games photo series has been an internet sensation for several years now. Several years is a long time in the cyber ...
By Sprengben Mirror photography is a great way to add a magical touch to an otherwise ordinary photograph. Clever use of reflections from smooth surface such as ...
Photo and tutorial by longhorndave Lightning is a fascinating phenomenon, a symbol of the power of nature. Many of us have tried to shoot lightning but it has proved to be a tricky one. I am glad to have David from Argentina to offer this very useful tutorial on how to successfully shoot lightning in the middle of a storm. Recommended Equipment: 1. Camera that will let you use the “bulb” shutter setting and [...]
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Photos and tutorial by Johan J.Ingles-Le Nobel Just about everyone with a tripod, long lens and a camera has tried to take a shot of the moon at some point as it’s such an obvious subject and just about always there. And that includes me too =). In fact, it isn’t very difficult, but there are some gotchas that you do need to bear in mind. 1) Use a tripod, remote [...]
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Photo by DVIDSHUB It is something about the strikingness of the eyes and the emotion of the subject that can really make a portrait stand out. Like McCurry, some portrait photography success will be attributed to luck, but you can also take on board these tips to capture poignant portraits: Photo by vramak Plan – for a portrait shoot, scour your surroundings and plan your shot before you set up your [...]
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Photo by lkiller123 When the days grow shorter and you think photography will be difficult, there are great opportunities for night photography in the city. Urban and city areas can be accessed in the dark, often at rush hour when there are amazing shots to be had in relative safety. Kit List and Checks for the City at Night If you are heading out after dark you need to do a [...]
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Photo by vramak Soccer practice, dance recitals, camping trips and music classes, our modern lives are a blur of activity – but that shouldn’t be the case for our photos! You want to make sure you have clear mementos of those all time important moments, when Sarah is the star of the school play or Jimmy scores the winning goal. Photo by andi.vs.zf Action photography isn’t easy; you’ll find professionals use some of [...]
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Autumn photography is all about colours. When splashes of gold and flames of red appear amongst the deep ever green, you know you have to get your camera out. With the weather turning chilly and the light getting low, there are things you should be aware of to make sure the picture you take turn out fantastic. Here are some useful tips for autumn photography: 1. Dress sensibly: working in [...]
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Photo by Toni Frissell Sooner or later, most photographers will photograph people, whether formally or informally, posed or not. For most some tips for portrait photography are in order. Like with every photographic subject attention has to be placed to the light, the aperture, shutter speed and the mood that you want to create. It is always appropriate to use diffused light for people. This light is softer than direct [...]
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Whatever the season, fireworks have always been used to mark big events. Photographing these fireworks can be tricky but in this article are some tips to get the best pictures possible. Photo by John_Brennan Fireworks Photography Fundamental 1 — A Slow Shutter Speed. A skyrocket takes time from the moment it’s launched until the last burst of its color fades. As the rocket sails skyward, the crowd has time to exclaim “Ooh!” [...]
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