Tutorials

A primer to advanced composition (and critiquing your own work)

Mar 28, 2024 Clinton Lofthouse

A while back, fellow DIY writer Joseph Parry and I were chatting over Messenger. We had just started following a blog called Canon of Design by Tavis…



This is what low contrast lens filters are and how you can use them in portraits

Mar 27, 2024 Jake Hicks

As the name of the filter alludes to, these lens filters do indeed lower the overall contrast of a shot. To clarify what that means…



Looking for gear bags, act like a marsupial – Carry your photo gear for under $5

Mar 27, 2024 David Prochnow

When it comes to choosing a new bag for carrying a camera and an extra lens, some photographers will select a luxurious leather bag. Others…



Unmask your orange negs – EZ conversion of color negative scans

Mar 24, 2024 David Prochnow

You know the drill; you’ve got a pile of scanned color negatives. All you need to do is convert them into digital color positives (prints)…



Nikon offers up some tips to shoot perfect solar eclipse photos

Mar 22, 2024 John Aldred

Nikon seems to be on one with the educational content at the moment. Right after releasing their Wildlife Edition Professional Settings Guide for the Nikon…



Your pop-up flash is better than you think: Use these 20 creative techniques for stunning photos

Mar 20, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Most photographers will tell you that a pop-up flash produces unflattering and ugly lighting. And they’re right – unless you get creative! If this video…



Digging even deeper into the simulated digital grain rabbit hole

Mar 14, 2024 Vlad Moldovean

It has been a bit over a year since my first article about film grain. And I thought that that was it and that I’d dug…



Master the difference between vibrance and saturation to supercharge your photos

Mar 14, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Vibrance and Saturation are two essential tools in your photo editing toolbox. While they might seem similar, understanding their subtle differences can significantly impact the…



Avoid these mistakes when turning pro

Mar 8, 2024 Alex Baker

That decision to jack in the day job and go all-in on the photography can be a tough one. At what stage do you decide…



Beyond The Likes: What Really Happens When Your Content Goes Viral

Mar 5, 2024 Jada Parrish

On some level, I think it is every photographer’s dream to have one of their photos go viral on the internet. But is it actually…