EV (Exposure Value) Compensation Explained

I’ve been using the EV (Exposure Value) button on my camera more than any of the other buttons so I thought I would share with you why and when I use it. Remember that I shoot with a Nikon so shutter speed and aperture are controlled with the front and back wheels not buttons [...]

Shutter Release Technique

Situation from: Digital Photography School
“Thanks for your tip on using the Continuous Shooting Darren. I use it on my DSLR regularly but have one problem – I always end up taking more shots than I want to. I put my finger down on the shutter button and before I know it I’ve taken a whole [...]

DSLRs or Compact Cameras

THE FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT CHOICE a new photographer makes is which camera to use. But walk into any shop or browse to any online supplier, and the variety of different makes and styles are completely overwhelming.
Luckily, there is an easier way than evaluating every model in every conceivable price class.
Cameras come in two main [...]

Camera Flash: When Not To Use It

Fact: Digital Camera Flash May Not Help Your Photography

Your digital camera flash has a limited range and may not be suitable for photography at floodlight events. Explore how to take a better picture on these big occasions.
Do you go to major events at night and watch the grandstands erupt in sea of camera flashes. Ever [...]

Amazing Photography Blogs I

Because I’m kind, I’m going to share to you 10 Amazing Photography blogs that will surely inspire to take more photos.
Here they are:

1. Positive Negative

2. Flak Photo

3. Lanpher Photoblog

4. Verve Photo

5. The Occasional Odd Crop

6. Cazurro dot com

7. Puja Parakh

8. These Fleeting Moments

9. Static

10. Daily Dose of Imagery

Source: 10,000 Words

LCD or Viewfinder on my Digital Camera?

One of the things about digital cameras that makes them so appealing is the little LCD screen display on the back of them.
When I used a film SLR I used to take meticulous notes of the settings that I used when taking photos – noting frame number, aperture and shutter speed down after most shots [...]

5 Easy Photo Tips To Create Amazing Blur Images

In most cases the main purpose in making a good shot is to make the image as sharp as possible. But there are cases, when adding movement to your pictures can result inimpressive and splendid shots. Let’s try it out.
When the object in a frame is moving, the final image is always blurred, unless the [...]

Different Digital Camera Modes

Automatic Modes
Automatic Mode
I suspect no one will need any introduction to this mode (as it seems most digital camera owners use it). Auto mode tells your camera to use it’s best judgement to select shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, focus and flash to take the best shot that it can. With some cameras auto [...]

Understanding Exposure

Digital cameras can handle some exposure error, but understanding exposure properly can certainly help improve your photography.

Exposure is all about how much light you let into the camera.
Too much, and your photos will be washed out, too little and they’ll be too dark.
It is possible to correct a poorly exposed image using software afterwards.
However, there [...]

Dealing With Backgrounds

Backgrounds present both opportunities and challenges to photographers. On the one hand they can put a subjects in context and make it stand out in a way that highlights it wonderfully – but on the other hand backgrounds can overwhelm subjects and distract from them.
Some of the common problems that photographers have with backgrounds include:

Distracting [...]