Using leading lines in photography is a simple technique for making your images more visually interesting and compelling. Once you get the hang of them, they can help you become a better photographer. And it’s pretty easy to get...
Humans are pattern-recognition machines, and that’s one reason why we are so compelled by patterns in art. Patterns and repetition in photography, in particular, can be captivating because the photographer is often capturing real phenomena. But patterns in photography...
If the goal was to bewilder as many people as possible with the increasing variety of memory cards, card manufacturers are undoubtedly succeeding. New photographers and videographers are constantly struggling to discern the difference between an SD card vs...
Frame within a frame photography is a popular composition technique that can help add depth and symmetry to your photos. Simply put, it involves photographing artificial or natural elements that form a frame inside the larger frame of your...
So, you’ve learned and mastered the rule of thirds (if not, do so at once), and you are ready to get a little more advanced with framing and composition. You’ve heard about the golden ratio in photography and want...
The moiré effect is something you may have noticed in a photo before and not realized it had a name. Usually undesired and unintentional, moiré (or the moiré effect or moiré pattern) refers to unusual and repetitive lines, dots,...
Blue Yeti microphones are great for streaming, podcasting, YouTube videos, and online calls. However, to get the highest sound quality, it helps to know the best Yeti microphone settings and practices. This post covers good recording tips and techniques, including...
Did you hear!? Kodak Alaris has recently released the new Kodak Gold 200 film for 120mm Format, and it's been all the rave. The Kodak Gold 200 film is famous for its wondrously warm color aesthetic, especially in natural lighting, making for some...
Repoussoir is a framing and composition technique used in art and photography. Pronounced “ruh-poo-swahr”, the term originates from the French verb repousser, meaning “to push back”.
As its etymology suggests, repoussoir framing creates depth, with the ultimate purpose of drawing...
