As a growing photographer with a newer DSLR camera, you don’t need video cameras to capture those priceless moments that last longer than one still shot or create your own movie. However, there is a learning curve for most...
Moisture and grit such as sand are two of the biggest threats to digital cameras. They get inside DSLR lenses and camera bodies, scratch lenses, kill electronics, and wear down moving parts. This ruins not just your gear but...
Many lower end DSLR cameras come with a built-in flash. However, many more expensive cameras do not have them? Why? Essentially, a built-in flash can become a detriment to an otherwise excellent image. For many types of pictures, an...
After you have bought your first DSLR camera and are comfortable with it, you should start to explore some of the more advanced settings. After all, if you keep the camera on auto mode all the time, you will...
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. An HDR image typically combines three photos of the same scene at different shutter speeds to create a bright, medium, and dark version of the photo. Then, a software process combines the three...
Supermoon 2016 is coming, people! Grab your tripods. Charge your batteries. On November 14, the moon will appear fourteen percent bigger and thirteen percent brighter than it has since 1948. The last time human eyes feasted upon such a...
“You know what I love about the holidays? Family portraits,” said nobody ever. That’s why you gotta prepare. Get your act together a few weeks before Festivus. Do your part in to make your holiday of choice as painless...
Snow is a fickle beast, and capturing that silver sparkle with a camera lens is tricky. That’s why we’ve compiled some tips and tricks on everything from where to keep your batteries to what to wear on your hands....
Podcasting is radio for the digital age, and it’s typically offered up as a series. Many people use podcasts as a platform to discuss current events, share stories, or talk about aspects of art and culture like music or...
Far from being dreary, rain can turn boring, familiar streets and generic scenes into something magical. And contrary to popular belief, you don't need to drag lens hoods, tripods and microfiber cloths all over creation to get a great shot....
