Youve been snapping away with your nifty little point and shoot camera for a while now and youve discovered you really like taking pictures and want to get more creative and have more control over your photos. Naturally the next step is to upgrade to an SLR camera. But which one? There is a ridiculous number of products out there with all sorts of buttons and dials that do this or that. This article attempts to give a brief overview of the things that are actually important…
Beginning In Photography: Tripod: Friend Or Foe?
Theyre heavy, expensive, conspicuous, take time to set up and take apart again. In short, tripods are a nuisance. And in this age of digital cameras, we can always increase the ISO sensitivity to accommodate a low light situation. So why bother with one at all? Lets look at some of the advantages of using a tripod.
Beginning In Photography: Shooting In Low Light
Shooting in low light can produce some stunning results. Colors are richer in the early and late hours of the day, and subjects such as buildings that are dull and uninteresting during daytime take on an entirely new persona lit up at night. This article looks at some techniques for making the most of low light situations.
Beginning In Photography: Composition
It is one of the most essential elements to taking pictures. It can either make or break a photo. Entire books could be, and have been, written on the subject. As an introduction to composition, this article aims to give an overview of the main points on how to compose photos and improve your photography.
Intro 101: Make Money Taking Great Photographs
You love taking photographs and people keep telling you that you have a great eye. How difficult is it really to make money from your photographs?