What is a Neutral Density Filter?
What is a neutral density, how it is used by photographers, construction of a quality filter, and choosing the right ND filter for the light condition…
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10 Best Low Light Photography Tips and Camera Settings
In our previous articles, we wrote about night photography and flash painting, explaining the application of low light photography techniques that combine slow shutter speed.…
What is ISO?
The acronym ISO refers to International Standards Organization. This gives us absolutely no clues as to how it is relevant in photography. The ISO setting…
The Best Flash Diffusers and How To Use Them Effectively
Flash diffusers help you illuminate your subjects with a much more appealing light than using bare flash. A flash diffuser scatters and softens the light…
What is Aperture? Introduction Lesson
Aperture in photography is a diaphragm in lenses that controls the amount of light that can enter the camera. This function works in a similar…
How to Avoid Making Bad Lighting Mistakes
Good lighting is essential to good photography. Bad lighting mistakes can ruin an otherwise fabulous photograph. This is frustrating for any photographer. Learning how to…
Introduction to Natural Light Photography
What is Natural Light? Natural light photography can be a challenging niche for professional photographers who like to control as many variables as possible. You…
Using the Pop-up Flash on Your Camera
Pop-up Flash This article, though primarily intended for DSLR users, would be just as useful for any digital camera user with a built-in flash. I…
Reflector Basics
Photography Reflector Basics A reflector is often seen in the possession of many professional photographers. If asked, they would probably say that it was one of…
Bright Light Photography
Portraits At High Noon A common misconception about photography is that light is always good. In fact, too much light makes a very unflattering portrait. In…
