lesson 2 – understanding your camera and basics of exposure
Lesson 2 – understanding camera and basics of exposure video tutorial below you can see a full transcript of our video tutorial above Second step in our series of free photography tutorials and...
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How to take photos at night
How to take photos at night by Wendy Atkins Photos taken at night can be really beautiful with a crisp dark sky and all the evening lights shining. There are a few necessary steps to take to ensure...
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understanding lenses – focal length vs F stop explained
Understanding lenses – focal length vs F stop Lesson 3 – basics of photography for beginners In this tutorial we will try to understand the lenses, all relevant terminology in relation to them and...
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how to focus in photography control your camera focus – manual focus vs autofocus Today we are going to talk about how to camera is focusing the image, manual focus versus automatic focus. This topic...
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white balance settings
White balance settings – Should you use the Auto setting? By Wendy Atkins One thing that it is critical to get right in photography is the colour of the light i.e. white balance. If you are...
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creative light painting
Creative Light Painting By Wendy Atkins Photography Once you have mastered the basic controls of your DSLR camera you will want to start having some fun and creating some extraordinary images....
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creating a low light portrait photography
Creating a Low light Portrait By Wendy Atkins Creating a low key portrait is a great technique to add to your photography arsenal. It allows you to create a...
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portrait photography tips
Portrait Photography Article by emerging Photographer Sharlyn The classic portrait taken at eye level with the subject looking down the lens is always a good way to start learning but if you want to...
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Photography composition basics
Photography composition basics rules of composition explained how to frame your photos for the best results In this photography composition tutorial we are going to explore the basics concepts that...
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rules of composition – the meaning of the horizon
Symmetry and the rule of thirds composition example In this short article we are going to explore very short the importance and significance of your decision as a photographer to place the horizontal...
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ISO tutorials – camera sensor sensitivity
Understanding ISO lesson no 7 – basics of photography for beginners Background ISO is the third component of the exposure which closes the triangle together with Aperture and shutter speed. We have...
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metering modes for digital photography beginners
Metering modes in digital photography Metering – is the way that a DLSR camera measures the light in front of it in order to decide the settings for a correct exposure. Not sure how it does it, but all...
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flash photography introduction
Flash introduction in flash photography world Using flash in photography is also as important as having a camera. Flash is critical for any serious photographer to compensate for the low light level...
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Flash photography video lesson Today we are going to talk about flashes. It is on of the important lessons in photography as it is difficult as a photographer not to have one. There are many situations...
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Light painting – paint your car with light
Light painting sample Light up your car In this short video you can see a simple example of light painting. The only thing you need to do is set up your camera in BULB mode and expose as long as you...
View Articlestudio lighting basics – learn how to set up a home based photography studio
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View Articlewhat is the best lens for portraits – WRONG QUESTION – truth about lenses and...
what is the best lens for portraiture? This is the wrong question to ask. It is all about your intention how to make your portrait look and it is all a bout the focal distance. It is nonsense to...
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photography and texture
Textured backgrounds in photography I have been fascinated about material textures since the beginning of my passion for photography. Texture makes images come alive and they give a sense of...
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