As a photographer your work revolves around using the light in the environment to take pictures and so when you find yourself faced with low lit conditions it can feel like there’s nothing you can do – however, nothing could be further from the truth! Many of the most beautiful scenes, portraits and views are…
How To Choose The Right Backdrop For Your Photo Studio
One of the most important things in any photograph, even though it’s not immediately obvious, is the background! The background, or negative space in the image, plays a huge part in defining the entire mood, feeling and impact of the photograph. Getting the background right is always crucial in photography, but never more so than…
What You Should Consider Before Investing In A Prime Lens
A prime lens is a type of lens that has a fixed focal length as opposed to a zoom lens which has a variable focal length. Traditionally, the term ‘prime lens’ has often been used to refer to the primary lens in a system of combination lenses. In this case, the prime, or primary lens,…
Why Is Aperture Important In Photography?
When you take a photograph the lens of your camera has to open to allow the light to pass through it to be recorded as a photo. The aperture is the opening of the lens and is measured in terms of how much it does so. In a very practical sense you can think of…
Which are the Best Photography Channels On YouTube
If you take the time to explore the incredible environment of YouTube you’re bound to run across some amazing channels that cover everything from DIY studio tricks to advanced composition, lighting and technical skills being taught by experts. Learning about photography on YouTube is a convenient, engaging and free way to brush up on your…
What Is The Best Time To Take Fall Pictures?
One of the most photogenic times of year is during the Fall period when the leaves are turning from their green summer shades into a whole palette of red and yellow colors. Of course, for any photographer the Fall season provides an irresistible opportunity to capture the stunning colors in their work but mastering the…
Why Is Pre-visualization Important In Photography?
Pre-visualization, or Previz for short, is a fundamental technique that is used by photographers everywhere to help them improve the final results of their work. Pre-visualization is the act of imagining, or ‘seeing’ the finished photo before the shot is even taken. This takes practice and mental focus but as you become better at the…
Great Ways To Improve The Backgrounds Of Your Photographs
It’s only natural that when we take photos that our main focus is on the subject of the image however, whether we realize it or not, the background is incredibly important as well. The overall success of the composition of the photo is heavily dependent on the background. If the background is too distracting then…
Professional Tips For Photographing The City
Every city is a bustling hub of culture, art, business and the whole range of human activities that make up our shared experience of the world. This makes cities some of the most exciting places for photographers to work because they can really capture the heart of a civilization and the people who create it….
Easy Guide To Setting Up A Photography Studio
A Photography Studio will help you set up a successful photography business. It is important to understand the concept of a photography studio before you setup your own studio or find a photo studio near you to rent. Every photographer can benefit from having access to a working studio or better yet, establishing their own…