Metals are solid materials which are typically hard, shiny, and malleable. Although they can be a challenge to photograph due to their highly reflective nature, they are also lustrous, striking, and can be fantastic subjects to shoot. Examples of metals are iron, gold, silver, copper, and platinum. Two or more elements where one is a… Continue reading Tips on How to Photograph Metals and Alloys
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Astrophotography: How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse
A lunar eclipse takes place 2 or 3 times each year and only during a full moon. This phenomenon occurs when the moon passes through the earth’s dark shadow causing it to go dim. The moon’s orbit is tipped 5 degrees to the earth causing the moon to miss the Earth’s shadow during most full… Continue reading Astrophotography: How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse
How to Photograph Live Stage Performances
Photographing stage performers is an excellent way to document the performance, and provides valuable stills for advertising, to use in programs, or to save for nostalgia’s sake. However, photographing a stage performance presents a unique set of challenges because the stage lighting, constant movement and sometimes awkward angles can make getting a great shot a… Continue reading How to Photograph Live Stage Performances
How to photograph ink drops in water
Unique, impossible to recreate and infinitely creative; ink drop photography is a beautifully engaging art. And what’s more, it’s surprisingly easy to do yourself. Shopping list You really don’t need a great deal of equipment to get going with ink drop photography. As with any specialist technique you can spend a fortune on a flashy… Continue reading How to photograph ink drops in water
Getting the Most Out of Common Digital Photograph File Formats
The photography has a treasure trove of digital resources at their disposal to ensure great electronic storage and great photographs. Digital cameras now have pixel depths to rival expensive manual cameras, and many of these digital cameras are available to the average consumer. Storing those photographs has also been made easy because of a convergence… Continue reading Getting the Most Out of Common Digital Photograph File Formats
How to Photograph Airplanes
Photographing airplanes can be one of the most challenging subjects available. However, when performed correctly, the photograph will be visually stunning and will and the airplane will be very clear. Shutter Speed Decisions Taking photos of an airplane often requires many forms of compromise. When you make one change to the camera, it will improve… Continue reading How to Photograph Airplanes
How to Photograph Golf
Golf can be a pretty tough sport to photograph. Once you have a technique though, this can totally change and it becomes the easiest sport to shoot. The very things that make golf difficult to shoot can also make it the easiest. Here are some techniques that will help you take great golf photos. First… Continue reading How to Photograph Golf
How To Photograph the Perfect Lightning Photo
Lightning is one of nature’s most amazing, terrifying and beautiful phenomena, and also one of the world’s hardest subjects to photograph. It is hard because lightning appears and disappears rapidly, because the lighting is difficult and because it’s hard to get a good photograph without risking getting your equipment wet. Planning in advance and following… Continue reading How To Photograph the Perfect Lightning Photo
How Can You Take Good Photos in Wet Conditions With Digital Gear
Many photographers are faced with the challenge of mastering how to photograph in wet conditions with digital gear. It may seem like a bad idea to shoot photographs while it is raining, but the fact is a photo enthusiast can find a perfect shot in any condition. Immediately after the rain has ceased, there are… Continue reading How Can You Take Good Photos in Wet Conditions With Digital Gear
Macro Photography – How to Photograph a Spider’s Web
Spiderwebs are beautiful, interesting and absolutely unique. Each one is a study in natural beauty and makes an excellent topic for close up photography. Unfortunately, their light and elastic nature, and the spider’s movement across the web can also make them challenging to photograph well. Photographing a spiderweb well is a combination of timing, position… Continue reading Macro Photography – How to Photograph a Spider’s Web