So, you know how to take photos of fireworks, but what can you do with them now? Maybe you have a great composition of a city, with fireworks lighting the sky above, or maybe, like me, you just got a few shots of fireworks alone in an empty sky. In...
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Understanding Aspect Ratios in Photography
In photography, aspect ratio is a fundamental concept that can influence the way we frame and compose our images. Although it might sound confusing for beginners at first, it is a relatively simple subject to understand. In this article, we will explore aspect ratios in detail and explain everything you need to know.
Raw vs JPEG: Which Image Format is Better and Why
The topic of RAW vs JPEG image format is one of the never-ending debates in photography. Some photographers say shoot in RAW, while others say shoot in JPEG. What is the RAW format in digital photography and what are its advantages and disadvantages when compared to JPEG?
How to Photograph Herpetofauna
Photographing herpetofauna has its own special considerations when shooting in tropical rainforests. In this article, I will go through the various aspects of herpetofauna photography and discuss some of the challenges. What is Herpetofauna? Herpetofauna refers to all the animal species included in both the reptiles and amphibians categories, namely...
Understanding Aperture in Photography
Aperture is one of the three pillars of photography, and certainly the most important. In this article, we go through everything you need to know about aperture and how it works.
Understanding Ultra-Wide Angle Lenses
An ultra-wide angle lens produces images with extremely wide angle of view. It is a popular choice among architecture and landscape photographers, because it can fit much of the foreground, as well as the surrounding elements in the photo. Read more
Recommended Nikon D500 Settings
The Nikon D500 is an advanced camera designed for action photography. It has a number of buttons and numerous menu options that can be confusing for those who are not familiar with them. In this article, we go over all the controls of the camera and walk through pretty much every menu setting, with our recommendations.
Recommended Sony A6300 Settings
We wrote this recommended settings for Sony A6300 guide for those who are confused by the camera buttons and the long list of menu options in the camera. The Sony A6300 is an advanced interchangeable lens mirrorless camera designed for enthusiasts and professionals, so it has many complex functions and...
Recommended Sony A6400 Settings
If you are confused by all the camera buttons and the long list of menu options in your Sony A6400, you are not the only one struggling with it. The Sony A6400 is an advanced mirrorless camera designed for both enthusiasts and professionals, so it has many complex functions and...
Five Basic Rules of Post-Processing Your Photos
Many beginner and intermediate-level photographers struggle with post-processing their images, especially once they switch from shooting JPEG to RAW. In this article, I will share five basic rules of post-processing with our readers, which will hopefully make it easier to understand how to properly post-process images.