Although the New Year is all about looking ahead, sometimes it can be beneficial as a photographer to look back. This January Photo Challenge lets you look at your last year of photos to find the best – then you can submit it and potentially win a prize. When you are reviewing your photos, take […]

We’ve talked about this tip before, but it’s one that is so useful in photography that it’s worth talking about again – using perspective to indicate relative size. The best example of perspective improving photography is the moon. Everyone likes to take photos of the moon, but when they do it’s just up there in […]

Well if you’ve been putting off your Christmas shopping – here’s another distraction to keep you going. Check out some tips for great Christmas images and get your camera ready for action!

Terrific images don’t just happen, they’re the result of hard word and preparation. Professional photographers can’t predict when great images will happen, but over time they can identify patterns and shapes and have their camera ready. All you need to do is the same; look for patterns when your kids are active and predict where […]

There are several ways to approach improving your photography skills – you can read a book, a blog, take a class, research a particular topic, etc. But where should you start? This blog post by photographer Ed Verosky contains an overview of all the areas where you can make improvement, from equipment to composition and everything […]

Using natural lighting is great – assuming you are somewhere with lots of natural lighting, that is. The moment you find yourself in a position where you don’t have enough natural light you’ll realize that it’s time to learn how to work with other types of light -whether it’s the lamps in your house, a […]

If you’re wondering why nearly everyone recommends the 50mm f/1.8 lens for budding DSLR photographers, you merely have to try one out. Inexpensive (around $100), lightweight, and a good performer, this lens is a perfect portrait lens as it lets in lots of light so you don’t have to worry about dark portrait photos, or […]

Stuck for ideas on what to do with your photos or for your next photography project? Maybe it’s time to break out of your “photography-funk” and try something different to push your skills to a new limit. Try one of these fun ides: Fun Floor Portraits This is ideal for newborns and babies – while […]

Kids sure are talented, aren’t they? From gymnastics to hockey and everything in between, proud parents want to capture their kids’ accomplishments to share with other family members, particularly those doting grandparents. Unfortunately, capturing good sports photography photos of kids can prove a challenge, what with all the movement and all. Check out this article […]

One thing I quickly learned as a photographer is how fickle light can be; the difference between too much light and not enough is so minor, sometimes it can be beyond frustrating to try to compose a great photo of kids when the lighting just isn’t right. Fortunately , there are a few tips and […]