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 Reason Why The Camera Adds 10 Pounds
It’s a phrase as familiar to anyone who’s ever stepped in front of a lens: ‘The camera adds ten pounds.’ ...
10 Tips for Better Water Reflection Photography
This is one technique you should absolutely keep in your toolbox to boost your creativity.
Essential Tips for Using Diagonal Lines in Photography
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
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
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!
Foreground, Middle Ground, and Background in Photography
The difference between a good photo and a great photo often comes down to its composition. A composition with multiple ...
The Reciprocal Rule in Photography and How to Apply It
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
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.
Understanding White Balance & Color Temperatures in 8 Steps
This article puts the SLR Lounge spin on simplifying White Balance and Color Temperatures to help you gain full control over your photography regardless of what kind of scene you may be shooting in.
8 Maternity Photography Tips and Ideas (Updated)
Here are a few tips to help you get through your first maternity session.
How To Photograph Fireworks | Tutorials and Tips (Updated)
Whether you've never tried photographing fireworks or you're a seasoned pro, you'll find interesting, inspiring, and useful information in this roundup!
Understanding Balance in Photography
Balance is a compositional technique in photography that juxtaposes images within a frame so that the objects are of equal visual weight. When different parts of a photo command your attention equally, perfect balance is achieved. In photography, there are two main techniques of balance you should be aware of: formal and informal. We’ll discuss the difference between each and how they can affect your photo.
