It is difficult to take good pictures without having a solid understanding of ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture - the Three Kings of Photography, also known as the "Exposure Triangle". While most cameras have "Auto" modes that automatically pick the right shutter speed, aperture and even ISO for your exposure,...
How to Photograph Children
Photographing children can sometimes be a challenging task, since children typically do not like posing for the camera (especially when they are too busy doing something they like). Everything happens way too fast, making it extremely difficult for the photographer to capture the moment. Because of that, many of us...
What is the Meaning of Wide Open in Photography?
Wondering what "wide open" stands for in photography? Many photographers get confused by this term, but it is really easy to understand, as it has to do with the lens aperture. The term does not refer to a specific aperture, because it is lens-specific. Wide Open Definition "Wide open" literally...
What is Bokeh and How It Affects Your Images
Bokeh, also known as "Boke" is one of the most popular subjects in photography. The reason why it is so popular, is because Bokeh makes photographs visually appealing, forcing us to focus our attention on a particular area of the image. The word comes from Japanese language, which literally translates...
DSLR vs Point and Shoot Camera
Why would you pick DSLR vs Point and Shoot Camera or vice-versa? As DSLRs are becoming more and more affordable, a lot of people are wondering if it is time for them to switch to a DSLR and toss their point and shoot cameras. Nowadays, point and shoot cameras have...
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II Review
This is an in-depth review of the new professional Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F/2.8G ED VR II lens that was released in July of 2009. The Nikon 70-200mm lens is a professional-grade lens that was introduced by Nikon in early 80's in a shape of 80-200mm f/2.8 constant aperture lens for...
How to Change Aperture on Nikon D80 and D90
This is a very quick tip on how to change aperture on Nikon D80 and D90 DSLR cameras. (more…)
How to Change Aperture on Nikon D40, D40x and D60
This is a very quick tip on how to change aperture on Nikon D40, Nikon D40x and D60 DSLR cameras. (more…)
How to Add Frames to Photos in Photoshop
I have been experimenting with frames in Photoshop lately and decided to post a quick tutorial or howto on adding frames to your photos very quickly. Although there are many ways to frame images, this method works for me and is very simple and straightforward. Here is how I create...
How to Photograph Textures
Texture Photography can sometimes be challenging, since composition, light and depth work differently than in, for example, landscape photography. In texture photography, it's all about patterns, colors and depth, and every single detail of a texture plays a significant role in the overall perception of the photograph. The combination of...