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.

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How to Take Sharp Photos in 12 Tips

Pye

In this article, I'm going to look at what contributes to a photo's sharpness, and what you can do to maximize the sharpness of your images.

Best Smoke Bombs for Photography & Tips on How to Use Them

Pye

We found the best smoke bomb for photography and wanted to offer 5 tips on how to use them safely and creatively.

10 Characteristics of a Good Photo

Christopher

While studying our art over the last decade, we compiled a list of ten characteristics most often found in the best photos. Here they are.

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6 Techniques to Create Great Images Anywhere

Pye

We're going to show you 6 techniques for creating better images, regardless of the camera you're using or the scene in which you're working.

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RAW vs JPEG | The Ultimate Visual Guide (Updated)

Pye

Gain a full understanding of RAW vs JPEG with this ultimate visual guide. This article is designed to teach you the differences between RAW and JPEG (JPG) from a pragmatic real world point of view. Thus, we will be using a lot of actual image examples to help show the exact concrete differences.

ISO, Aperture & Shutter Speed | A Cheat Sheet For Beginners

Hanssie

One of the first things you must learn as a new photographer is the relationship between ISO, aperture and shutter speed. Here's a little cheat-sheet to help you remember.

Must-Have Apps and Websites For Nightscape and Milky Way Photography

Matthew Saville

So, Milky Way photo season is upon us, and you'd love to go out and shoot, but where do you start?

Real Estate Photography Lighting Guide

Matthew Saville

In this tutorial, we’ll teach you how to work quickly and effectively with flash to get beautiful real estate photos...

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.

5 Tips For Shooting Wedding Portraits in Winter

Jason Henington

When shooting in the cold, there are so many challenges to consider, but there are also many opportunities you don't have at other times of the year. Here are 5 tips for taking great couples portraits in cold climates.

The Power Of The Right Lens Choice In Mediocre Locations

Shivani Reddy

Struggling trying to make magic from medicore locations? Learn from or struggles as we walk you through our lens choices to

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Camera Angles: A Guide to Mastering the Art of Perspective

Christopher

In photography, the angle of the camera can have a huge effect on the final image by altering the mood, ...