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.
What Is A Stop Of Light? (Explained in Simple Terms)
There are many concepts in photography that are difficult to wrap your head around, and one that can be especially ...
5 Incredible Photography Courses for Moms
If you're a mom wanting to learn how to take better pictures of your kids or a budding photographer looking to improve your skills, look no further. Here are 5 incredible photography courses for moms I wholeheartedly recommend.
5 Essential Infographics For The Beginner Photographer
Photography is a fascinating and rewarding hobby, but it can also be overwhelming for beginners who are just starting out. ...
Perseid Meteor Shower 2015 | Everything You Need to Know to Photograph It
The Perseid Meteor Shower 2015 is here, and this year its peak will coincide with the blackest sky possible: a new moon! If you can find an area with clear weather, Even just a few minutes outside city limits, you may see some exciting meteors.
Photojournalism Tips for Getting the Perfect Candid Shot
I've picked up a lot of photojournalism tips from my fellow photographers through the years. Here's a rundown of the most helpful photojournalism tips I could find on the web.
5 Surprising Lessons I Learned from Photography 101
When SLR Lounge released the Photography 101 Workshop DVD, I was excited to have a beginning class to recommend to my friends, but didn't really think I had much to learn from a 101 level course. Surprisingly, the entire workshop was full of 'Aha' moments for me. Here are 5 surprising lessons I learned from Photography 101.
Why Auto-ISO + Manual Mode Is the Best Auto Exposure Mode
Many of you have and do use Shutter Priority or Aperture Priority on a consistent basis. But what if I told you that Auto ISO, when combined with Manual Mode is actually the best auto-exposure mode there is?
Photographer Attacked, Beaten, and Robbed During Wedding | 5 Tips To Stay Safe
A Baltimore photographer was robbed and beaten at a wedding this past weekend. Also, 5 safety tips for photographers.
5 More Simple Tips For Taking Great Family Portraits
Five more tips to help photographers take family portraits
Why Are Some People In My Group Portraits So Soft? – Q&A with Matthew Saville
Question: What is the best way to get family portraits in focus, without totally sacrificing shallow DOF? Sometimes people on ...
Getting Creative With Lens Flare
As photographers, we are creative beings. I’m a strong believer that it’s our creativity and artistic talents that separate each ...
How To Photograph A Meteor Shower – The 2013 Perseids
For those of you who don’t know, (and for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere) the Perseid meteor shower ...
