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Cameras can be complicated; a breakdown of the latest in camera technologies and photography techniques to help you get the perfect shot.
Try B&W Film: Take It Back to Basics
As a new photographer, I was inevitably attracted to colour images. I saw greyscale as something for old family portraits or the photography class at my local high school. Growing up in an era dominated by the internet, my initial inspiration was, of course, found on apps such as Instagram and Pinterest. These apps are filled with bright, saturated colour images, focused on bokeh (background blur) and neon lights. I knew nothing about the ins and out of photography, but I believed that I could create something as impressive as the accounts that filled my feed. Eventually, I strayed from digital photography to take up an interest in analog (film) photography. This led me to black and white, which I believe to be the purest form of photography.
By Dan Styles6 years ago in Photography
Urban Exploration (Urbex): The 'Why'. Top Story - April 2018.
Urban exploration, simply put, is the exploration of buildings and places that have been "left behind" or abandoned, and are now in a state of dereliction and disrepair or ruin. Buildings visited range from stately homes to lowly farmhouses, hospitals and asylums, to factories and mills. Also popular are churches or other places of worship, hotels, schools, and even prisons—however, any built infrastructure lends potential.
By Juliet Wilkinson6 years ago in Photography
Top 10 Leica M Series Cameras for Beginners
Leica M cameras are some of the most excellent photography equipment on the market. Known for its quality photographs, innovative design, and easy to adapt to controls, these cameras are all incredibly impressive photography gear.
By Leanna Davis6 years ago in Photography
7 Reasons You Need a Hasselblad 500 C/M
When photographers say that there are a ton of different types of cameras out there... there's a lot. People just see them using Nikon's, Canon's, and Sony's, but in actuality, there are multiple types of Nikon's, Canon's, and Sony's. You'll come across photographers that use diverse cameras from each other. There are also photographers who use multiple types of cameras, depending on the type of photos they're taking. And photographers are true camera hoarders. Once they buy one, they have to buy another, and another. But they'll always have that one favorite camera that they'll never let go.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Photography
The Most Popular Cameras Used By Famous Photographers
Despite the fact that most (if not all) of the most sophisticated and nostalgic of cameras used by famous photographers are more often than not obsolete, there's plenty of upgraded versions and more suitable renditions made for the modern age. They might not be anything like the originals, but they definitely add enhanced looks and better qualities to your photos overall. Plus, it's not just about the photo's end product, because you want to get a camera (especially if you're buying your first camera) that will be operational for a long period of time.
By Gerald Oppugne6 years ago in Photography
8 Reasons to Use a Ring Flash for Your Portrait Photography
When it comes to portrait photography, we want our models to look their best. Aside from a bit of makeup and the right attire, lighting plays a major role in this type of photography as well as lenses for portrait photography. We don't want to cast any harsh shadows on our models that will completely take away their features and details, and this is certainly among the common portrait lighting mistakes to avoid. And we definitely don't want to use too much lighting that will literally make the model go blind and expose too much to the camera. In addition, the camera wouldn't be able to pick up anything from too much light, just a frame of white lighting.
By C.C. Curtis6 years ago in Photography
Photography as a Hobby
About seven years ago I started taking photos using a Bridge Camera, something of an in-between a point and shoot camera and a fancy DSLR camera. I thought I could do with a creative outlet and photography came easy-ish to me. It didn't feel like a major effort to teach myself the basics; it's all I needed to know really. I knew I was never going to be a professional or full-time photographer. I wanted to have some fun and see where it took me. I have had fun learning how to use cameras and how to shoot the best shots that I can. Today I’ll be writing about my experiences as a hobby photographer, things that I’ve learnt, and things I want to try.
By Duncan Ainsworth6 years ago in Photography
10 Useful Camera Accessories Under $50
There's a ton of different camera accessories out there that can benefit your photographing. From external flash lights to filters, reflectors, and high-capacity camera bags, getting your hands on any of these extras can actually make your photos turn out professional. Plus, you can never have too much photography equipment on you! The more the merrier. And honestly, the more you have, the more of a professional photographer you'll come off as.
By George Nekilan6 years ago in Photography
Best Instant Cameras to Buy Right Now. Top Story - February 2018.
These top tenbest instant cameras are ones to consider when choosing the ultimate camera for you. These instant cameras will provide the best quality, easy to use technology, and have tons of features.
By Leanna Davis6 years ago in Photography
Photography
Ahh... photography. Photography is an art form. It is a form of 2-D art. It can either be film or digital. Now, as a photographer, digital is becoming way more popular than film. Film is becoming outdated because of the long process and because digital is just so fast and easy. Personally, I really enjoy the aesthetic of film.
By Nina Marie6 years ago in Photography
The Best Filters for Aesthetic Instagram Feeds. Top Story - February 2018.
Instagrammers everywhere are joining in on the new trend of beautiful and aesthetically pleasing feeds, but where does everyone find the perfect filters and apps to make this possible? The answer to this question is closer than you think.
By Allie Grooms6 years ago in Photography
Why You Should Shoot in Raw Instead of JPEG. Top Story - January 2018.
Back when I was a beginner model, I didn't really know that there were too many other photography formats other than JPEG and GIF. I mean, that's all you ever really see on the internet, right? Well, yes—but then I actually started learning industry stuff from photographers, too.
By Iggy Paulsen6 years ago in Photography