It's challenging to photograph subjects that are extremely close to the camera lens, particularly when it comes to flash photography and lighting. For some lenses, the effective working distance is practically zero when trying to shoot at maximum magnification. It becomes difficult to achieve soft, even lighting while avoiding unwanted...
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The 7 Genres of Bird Photography
When you hear the term "bird photography," do you think of something in particular? Perhaps a fast-flying raptor, or maybe the hummingbird at your feeder that you've been attempting to get for the past two weeks? In fact, there are quite a few different genres of bird photography, and in...
What is Infinity Focus in Photography?
Spend enough time reading about photography, and you'll come across the phrase "infinity focus." It may sound like nonsense - how often do you need to focus on a subject that's infinitely far away?! - but there are many reasons why focusing at infinity can be useful in photography. In this...
How to Develop Black & White Film Yourself at Home
Unless you have been living under a rock, you've probably seen the articles this past half-decade talking about the pretty massive comeback of film. Despite its "death" being declared by hundreds of articles in the early 2000s, film has seen demand increase steadily since about 2014. It doesn't appear as...
How to Find Good Locations for Wildlife Photography
I have seen quite a few talented photographers try to photograph wildlife with great gear, only to be a bit disappointed at their first shots. The biggest reason for their lack of success was neither the gear nor their talent, but their choice of location! The importance of location may...
High-Key Photography Explained
Overexposure is usually considered a bad result in photography - something to be avoided at all costs. The same is true of blown-out backgrounds and overcast skies. But sometimes, this "high-key" look can be exactly what a photo needs. In this article, I will explain how to use the tool...
10 Underwater Photography Tips For Beginners
Underwater photography is a whole new world, where infinite photographic opportunities present themselves. It is also where even experienced photographers struggle at the beginning. Every aspect of photography becomes more complicated underwater. In this article, I will share some of my favorite tips to help you understand the basics of...
How to Photograph Cityscapes: A Beginner’s Guide
Whether it’s an iconic skyline or some cool local architecture, photographing a cityscape can be a great way to create interesting compositions without having to trek into the wilderness. Getting successful cityscape shots requires a bit of preparation, gear knowledge, and location scouting. In this beginner's guide to photographing a...
How to Photograph Birds in Flight with Sharp Results
Recently, you learned on Photography Life what the best camera settings are when photographing birds. Today’s article takes a more detailed look at bird behavior, biology, and environment. The goal is to teach you how anticipate what birds will do, and ultimately reach the holy grail: to take very sharp, high-quality photos of birds in flight.
New Video: Best Settings for Landscape Photography
I just published a new video on our YouTube channel! And wow, I’ve wanted to say that for a while. Last year, I took a break from making videos to help run Photography Life, and now I finally had time again. Today’s video covers the best camera settings for landscape photography.