Monthly Archives: March 2017
Sony Alpha A99 II review
Sony may have enjoyed great success with its full-frame Alpha-branded compact system cameras, but the arrival of the A99 II shows it hasn't given up catering for pro users with its DSLR-like SLT system. With a high-resolution, full-frame sensor on … Continue reading
How to Enhance your Black and White images with Infrared Photography
This article will give you some tips on how you can enhance your black and white images by using infrared photography. Infrared photography for something different Are you a fan of black and white photography? Like many, I love a … Continue reading
dPS Writer’s Favorite Lenses: I’m Torn Between My Nifty Fifty and 70-200mm F2.8
I use my 50mm lens almost exclusively when I’m shooting abstract images. I won’t lie to you, I’m genuinely torn here. There are two lenses that I could probably say were my favorites. One of those lenses became my favorite … Continue reading
9 Ways to Ensure You Get Sharp Images When Photographing People
If you are struggling with soft or blurry images, you are not alone. Many photographers have difficulty with getting crisp, clear, in-focus images. This is especially true when taking pictures of people. It can be done, though, if you take … Continue reading
5 Ways Patience Makes You a Better Photographer
It’s interesting that on websites like Digital Photography School you will find lots of articles on gear and photographic techniques, but far fewer on the mindset of the successful photographer. I’ve always believed that the key to understanding why people … Continue reading
5 Things That Will Instantly Improve Your Photography
On now until March 21st (AUS time) get Anthony Epes’ Online Light Monkeys Photo Group – Yearly Membership – 55% OFF at Snapndeals. Having run photo workshops for several years now, I have noticed some familiar traits that many people share … Continue reading
10 Must-Use Bird Photography Camera Settings for Beginners
With an overwhelming number of settings on the new DSLRs, it becomes increasingly hectic to know which ones to use. Then it takes an incredibly steep learning curve to understand how these settings work. It is much worse for a … Continue reading
How to Improve Your Photography Composition with Any Camera
Composition has the power to make or break your photos. Photographer Marcin Lewandowski demonstrates in this short video: Camera technology has evolved at a mind-boggling pace over the last few years. So much so that even the simplest of cameras on … Continue reading
A Fun Project You Can do in Your Own Home – How to Create a Physiogram
Anyone who has ever experimented with shutter speed knows that long exposures can yield some pretty interesting results. Whether it’s light painting at night or capturing the motion blur of a running river, long exposures can truly transform an image. … Continue reading
How to Create a Solid Backup Strategy for Your Photos
Most people take reasonable precautions when engaging in activities that are potentially unsafe or harmful, like wearing seat belts in a car or even washing your hands before eating. The benefits of these basic procedures are easy to understand which is … Continue reading