Top things to consider when using stock photography
Using stock photography is a part and parcel of being a web designer. Most designers have no control over what kind of images they can and can’t choose since clients prefer to choose these themselves. And that is precisely where thing can go horribly wrong for a webpage as using an incorrect or inappropriate stock image could ruin the look of the entire page. Here are a few helpful tips that can help you ensure that you always use stock images in the best possible way when creating a webpage or blog page.
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How to Become a Better Mobile Photographer
As a photographer, it is good that you have a complete set of professional equipment ready to be used at all times. However, there are times that you would rather use a mobile phone to take photos especially when you need a quick snap without installing any lens or tripod. Read on to learn how mobile phones have helped redefine digital photography.
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Making The Best Out Of The Situation: Taking Stunning Storm Shots
The electricity in the air, the smell of rain, and the site of ominous clouds is enough to send any heart racing with the impending excitement of a brewing storm. For photographers, this is an opportunity to capture Mother Nature at her most thrilling point on film. Yet with the unique outdoor lighting, fast action and potentially heavy downpours this is not always as easy as you might hope.
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Photography on the iPad
A slew of photography and film apps have been developed for Apple’s iPad. Appealing to professional and amateur photographers alike, many photography apps have been developed for the iPad. The iPad’s large touchscreen and high resolution is extremely conducive to photo viewing and photo editing.
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How to choose your first dSLR – a complete buyer’s guide
So you got fed up with your compact digital camera and its limitations. You’ve seen those breathtaking photos taken with big black cameras. You want to be regarded as a real photographer. You might even want to make some money. Only one question remains: what should you buy? How would you choose?
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The Definitive Lens Buyer’s Guide
So you bought a DSLR kit (body+lens) a while ago. You know that you can buy additional lenses for your camera but don’t know where to start and what to look for. This guide will get you up to speed in no time, from basic lens info to advanced topics and buying tips. Even if you’re a more advanced user, this guide will still help you make the best choice for your next lens.
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Depth of Field – A Guide for Beginners
Depth of field is one of the fundamental “tools” for creative photography. If we know it well and use it efficiently we can create spectacular photographs and avoid a lot of mistakes.
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The magic of film
It’s been a decade since the first commercial DSLR (Nikon D1) and by now everybody is used with digital and the much easier workflow is undeniable. So what draws people to film? Is it nostalgia? Are people becoming weary of the “digital darkroom” and RAW files and ever-more demanding software?
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Sony unveils revolutionary a55 SLT camera
The new Sony a55 has the potential to radically change the dSLR market. it’s like a traditional dSLR, with interchangeable lenses and phase-detection AF, but with the simpler and lighter design of the compacts.
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Quick travel tip: Camera rental
While this may be old news to some, I’m quite sure that most people – myself included – have never considered the idea of using the services of a photographic equipment rental company when travelling. With the summer fast approaching, I thought I’d share my new way of dealing with travelling with photo gear.
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