Photography Basics

The Photography basics category of our site will give you a foundation for your photography education.  While many of these are considered beginner or 101 tips and tutorials, they are essential to your understanding of photography.

The Ultimate Guide to Long Exposure Portraits

Christopher

Long exposure portraits capture ethereal, dreamlike portraits that blur the lines between movement and stillness.  While the advanced technique requires ...

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Grainy Photos 101 | Causes, Fixes and Artistry

Alice Houstons

It’s the end of the day and the sun has set. As the light fades, the night sky catches your ...

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5 Tips on How to Hold a Camera

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This may be a topic that seems basic and easy to gloss over, but have you ever thought about to properly hold your camera? In this article we will be discussing 5 tips and tricks to help you get better and more stable shots while hand holding your camera.

The Reason Why The Camera Adds 10 Pounds

Pye

It’s a phrase as familiar to anyone who’s ever stepped in front of a lens: ‘The camera adds ten pounds.’ ...

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10 Tips for Better Water Reflection Photography

Sean Lewis

This is one technique you should absolutely keep in your toolbox to boost your creativity.

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Essential Tips for Using Diagonal Lines in Photography

Christopher

Shapes help create structure and visual interest in compositions. They guide the viewer’s eye, establish balance or tension, and convey ...

Diffraction, Aperture, and Starburst Effects

Pye

Starburst effects can add an interesting element to a photograph. In a dark scene, it can add a dreamy, peaceful twinkle to the lights. In a daytime scene, a starburst sun can add drama and interest to the skies.

Photography Basics | Beginner’s Complete Guide To Photography

Matthew Saville

Everybody knows how to click a photo these days, but, do you really know photography? Whether you know just a little bit, or nothing at all, here is your complete introduction to photography!

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Foreground, Middle Ground, and Background in Photography

Christopher

The difference between a good photo and a great photo often comes down to its composition.  A composition with multiple ...

Wedding Photography Tips | The Complete Guide

Hanssie

This article encompasses many of the best SLR Lounge articles and tutorials on Wedding Photography.

The Reciprocal Rule in Photography and How to Apply It

Pye

How fast does your shutter speed need to be to achieve a sharp image?  To answer this question, look to ...

6 Must-Have Lenses For Wedding Photography

Pye

In order to deliver a complete wedding photography product, you're going to need lenses that allow you to capture each of these aspects with artistry and creativity.

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