So you have just received your brand spanking new lens that you have been dreaming of for a while. The first thing you probably do is mount it on your camera and take some sample pictures. But before you do that, it might be a good idea to do a...
How to Create a Photography Blog
Whether you are an aspiring photographer or a full-time pro, a blog can help you showcase your work and connect with your viewers, fans and potential clients. In these series of articles, I will show you how to create a photography blog from scratch - from buying a domain and...
How to Create a Diptych in Photoshop
While Nasim is working on posting another big article on how to create a photography blog, I decided to jump in and write a quick tutorial on how to stack two vertical images in Photoshop, also known as "diptych". I hope those of you, who already have a blog or...
How to Take Black and White Pictures
If you are inspired by the works of Ansel Adams, James Nachtwey or other masters of black and white photography, you probably want to try doing some B&W yourself. If you don't know how to take black and white pictures and where to start, then the tips below might help...
Nikon D7000 Review
The Nikon D7000 is a mid-tier DSLR with a high-resolution 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor and a powerful EXPEED 2 processor at its heart. I had a chance to test out several copies of the D7000 over a period of 3+ months. Due to my busy schedule and very high...
Drobo S Review (USB 3.0, 2nd Generation)
This is a review of the new Drobo S second generation 5-bay storage array by Data Robotics. Although the Drobo S is officially known as the 2nd generation unit, my PC recognized it as a 3rd generation Drobo S, so I'm not sure what I should call it. I guess...
What is a Photography Workflow?
If you have been reading articles on photography and post-processing, especially from a professional photographer, you have probably stumbled upon the word "workflow" and wondered what it meant. In this article, I will explain what a workflow is and what it is comprised of in the world of digital photography....
Indoor Portraits with a Christmas Tree in the Background
If you have been in a situation where you had a Christmas tree behind your subject and you could not take a good portrait, correctly exposing both the subject and the Christmas tree, then don't be surprised - you are not the only person having such challenges. Many photographers have...
Indoors Flash Photography – Off-Camera Flash
I have already shown you how to take pictures with your pop-up flash and use it as a commander to trigger other remote units. A detailed Nikon Speedlight Comparison has also been posted for those who are looking into buying a flash. This time, I want to show you how...
Infrared vs Radio vs Hybrid Flash
If you have a DSLR, you have three ways to trigger flash units wirelessly: via infrared, radio or a hybrid method that involves both infrared and radio signals. While all three options can be used for triggering off-camera flashes, they all have advantages and disadvantages for indoors and outdoors use....