The Full Moon! Images of Earth’s large natural satellite have been in art since prehistory. There are even names for different Full Moon events throughout the year. Harvest Moon, Wolf Moon, Hunter’s Moon, and so on. Successfully imaging the Moon with modern equipment requires using the correct Moon photography settings. While many people love looking … Read more
JPEG image files are as ubiquitous to digital photography as 3 ½ x 5 ¼ inch prints were to film photography. Just as 35mm film photography had other size prints available, notably the 4 x 6-inch snapshot print, so does digital photography have other image file options, JPEG vs TIFF. A 4×6” or 4R print … Read more
Photography. It is something we come into contact with every day without even thinking about it. Whether that be seeing photos on a billboard or taking a selfie on your smartphone. But what is the history of photography and how did we get to this point…. Let’s go back in time to where the fundamentals … Read more
Being a photographer can be very rewarding. Part of the joy many photographers get comes from learning new ways to do things or new things to do. Some of those things may require additional tools. We also might make our current methods easier with certain specific tools. Here are the top 29 best DSLR accessories … Read more
Photography as either a hobby or a profession is one of the most rewarding artistic craft endeavors around. As with all specialty hobbies or jobs, there are terms that are specific to the craft. An understanding of the most common photography terms is essential if a photographer wants to grow beyond the beginner or novice … Read more
Say something about filters and photography in the same sentence and the average person might think you’re talking about a social media picture sharing app setting. Utter those same two words to a photographer and they will likely first think about the lens mounted optical glass filters. The best lens filter brands provide many amazing … Read more
Are you a skateboarder? Maybe some of your friends are, or a relative. If so, you’ve probably seen some good stuff that had you wishing you had a video camera. The best cameras for filming skateboarding are easy to use and are affordable for a wide range of budgets. Additionally, many cities and neighborhoods are … Read more
Many pet owners want good images of their beloved animals, especially dogs, much the same way new parents take pics of their kids. The best cameras for dog photography will let you make great pet portraits. Photographing dogs and other pets is a combination of portrait photography and sports or action photography. Sometimes you may … Read more