Tips and guides for work with portraits, nature, animals, celebrations, and dozens of other genres and topics. Straight talk with real examples.
Photographers’ Cheatsheets 0 Nude photography is among the toughest genres. If you think it’s just about taking a snap of a naked model, you’ll soon learn you’re wrong. You see, to get good pictures here, knowing your camera and the site are essential, but still not enough—you need a feeling for working with people. And tact.
Portraits 1 The first of a series of articles on how to find shot locations outdoors and what elements within them to put to work. There are few limits outdoors, and so this is a good environment for practically every type of photography.
Other Photography Topics 0 Everybody today has a smartphone. And while the cameras in our phones still lag far behind real cameras, you can use a phone for a number of other things that are closely related to photography. There’s a whole sea of mobile apps for photographers, and it’s not easy to sail among them. We’ve done it for you and made a few picks. Take a look at our favorites.
Landscapes 3 Landscape photography doesn’t work the same way every time, but a few basics will apply for most of your photo opportunities. If you’re not sure what camera settings to use or what tricks will get your landscapes looking even better, turn to this article for advice.
Astrophotography 1 A full lunar eclipse is awaits us this very weekend. So don’t miss this chance to catch a rare phenomenon that the Moon is offering us. Prepare your camera and capture the exceptional play of colors and shadows. We’ll show you how.
Landscapes 0 Wintertime offers a new view of every landscape, and you’ve got to take advantage of that. But it’s important to also think about your equipment—and above all your health. After all, photographing snowy landscapes can often be a little dangerous. Yet if you prepare well, you’ll be rewarded with magical pictures. We’ll show you how to photograph winter landscapes, and how to prepare for it.
Macro Photography 0 Macro photography is a genre that just about everyone tries. Some people stick with it, while others never come back. If you try macro and if you’re the sort who doesn’t like to give up, then don’t let cold weather drive you away from it. Did you know you can take great macro pictures in the comfort of your home? With a little work, you can even give these pictures a genuine “outdoor” look. We’ll show you how.
Animals 0 Besides just entertaining their owners with their incredible motions and funny positions, cats are also perfectly capable of posing for some beautiful portraits. So we’ll show you some basic tips for photographing these teatime tigers as effectively as possible.
Other Photography Topics 0 No Christmas photo gifts for Granny yet? No problem. Light some candles, roll out some Christmas lights, and make an atmosphere of creativity for yourself and your children. Delight the grandparents, while having lots of Christmas fun with your kids too.
