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Abandoned Building Photography Tutorial: 11 Tips
Abandoned buildings can be a great source of images that portray broken emotional connection and also the power of time. However, there is a certain level of preparation and precautionary measures to take into consideration. Photographer James Kerwin with COOPH presents … Continue reading
Direct Sunlight Portrait Tutorial
Photographers love golden hours. And there is a reason to it. Soft light creates softer shadows and makes your subject look good. On the other hand, direct sun creates harsh shadows and accentuates flaws in the subject. Even surroundings look … Continue reading
Tutorial: Back Button Focus to Speed Up Your Photography
While the default way to lock focus is by pressing the shutter release button half-way, the back button focusing method decouples the focus function from the shutter release button. Many photographers have divided opinions on this matter but the conclusions … Continue reading
How to Develop Yourself as a Photographer (Video Tutorial)
Ralph Gibson is an acclaimed photographer who has over six decades of experience in photography. He started photography when he was in the Navy and has won dozens of prestigious awards. In this brief interview with COOPH he discusses the principles … Continue reading
Tutorial Using Flash to Overpower Ambient Light
You’ve probably come across some images where the subject is well exposed while the background is completely black. While it is still possible that some of those shots were taken in a studio with a black background, it’s also possible … Continue reading
Landscape Photography: Essential Lens Filters Tutorial
The key to being a good landscape photographer is to understand how the look of a subject changes according to light, and photograph it during the best lighting conditions. Unlike in other genres of photography, a landscape photographer has no … Continue reading
Water Drop Photography Tutorial
There are certain amazing phenomenon around us that we ignore. Water drops fall into that category as the speed in which the splashes are created is too fast for a human being to observe and appreciate. But with the power … Continue reading
Portrait Sharpening Photoshop Tutorial
The typical way to sharpen a photo in post-production involves global sharpening. But you have the subject’s eyes, their clothing, facial hair, and so on to think about. You don’t necessarily want to sharpen all of these elements to the … Continue reading
Shutterstock Tutorial: What Are C-Stands?
In this video, filmmaker Todd Blankenship explains how C-stands got its name and provides a few tips on how to use them. B&H carries C-stands. Canon, Nikon and Sony News, Deals and What’s New at The-Digital-Picture.com
Equivalent Exposures Tutorial
You’re likely familiar with the terms exposure and exposure value. But are you familiar with the term equivalent exposure? Equivalent exposure can be explained briefly as several combinations of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO that produce the same exposure. In … Continue reading
Daylight Silhouette Photography Tutorial
Silhouettes are great fun and simple to do at sunset and sunrise when the sun is low, but what if the only chance you get to shoot them is during the hours when the sun is at its highest? Fear … Continue reading