I want to debate why photography is considered an art or not as the case may be. It’s a question that comes up often in discussions about photography. I have my own views on this, as I am sure you do, and I hope to persuade you to at least consider all the different points … [Read the full post…]
The difference between a Full Frame and a Crop Sensor camera is the difference in the size of the sensor that records the image. For the purpose of this post I will use the Nikon terminology of FX for ‘full frame’ and DX for ‘crop sensor’. Each manufacturer uses different names – for example Canon … [Read the full post…]
Opinions vary greatly in the DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras debate. I love discussions like this because I think we can all learn from a variety of opinions expressed by real-life users. And of course opinions from people like me who have only ever used a DSLR but take a great interest in all technology related … [Read the full post…]
In this post I am hoping to sell you on the attractions of low-key photography. Before I tell you what I like about it let me try to answer the question “What is Low Key Photography?” An obvious place to start would be with the official definition – official definitions can be boring but in … [Read the full post…]
“Can you teach me How to shoot the moon?” someone asked me when I posted this image on FaceBook. It’s not even a great image but it is an interesting one – especially when zoomed in. As result, I thought I would write an article on it for others that may benefit from the answer. … [Read the full post…]
A lot of photographers aren’t aware that you can get screen calibration software to calibrate your monitor for photography. I thought that with a computer screen “what you see is what you get” (WYSIWYG). But that is not the case and I found out the expensive way. After ordering and receiving a sample print I … [Read the full post…]
Considering buying a prime lens but can’t decide between a 35mm and a 50mm lens? In deciding which will suit your needs best the “35mm vs 50mm prime lens” conundrum may be the first you encounter on your quest for prime lenses. Today’s cameras are sold with an array of kit lenses – the standard … [Read the full post…]
Very few photographers know how to use “exposure compensation”. Understanding what it does is the first step to learning how useful it can be. The “Exposure Compensation” function is indicated by the little plus/minus button normally situated near the shutter button. In this post I explain how to use exposure compensation to add more depth … [Read the full post…]
“What is white balance in photography?” – I think this is such a great question. Not all lighting is the same and an understanding of the different types of lighting, and how to adjust for them, is essential to good photography. I had no idea there was such a thing until I got a digital … [Read the full post…]
One of the questions I am often asked is how to photograph flying birds. It seems everyone wants to try it but few know where to start. Photographing birds in flight is fun! Birds in flight move at high speeds and invariably you will be photographing a back-lit subject. These two elements make for a … [Read the full post…]