When we talk about dynamic range, we are referring to the ratio between dark and bright regions.  Our eyes are much more capable of adapting to different brightness levels than most cameras and computer monitors.  As photographers, we need to be creativ… more »

A post-processing technique that has become increasingly popular with photographers is that of adding texture to a photo.  These days, it seems as if no photo is fully complete until it has been textured by the photographer.  Done well, it works, and ca… more »

  Let's begin by defining what a panorama is.  A panorama is a picture or photograph containing a wide view, or an unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.  Essentially, what it boils down to for a photographer is, horizontally stitch… more »

So after writing that last post I really didn't want to wait until the weekend to experiment with the Brenizer Method.  Today is a slower day for me, although I really have many things to catch up on work wise.  I couldn't resist and decided to quickly e… more »

A little while ago I introduced to you a new technique called the Brenizer Method.  I thought it was a really interesting technique and I actually plan on attempting it this weekend (I'll post my results next week sometime).  The concept behind the Breni… more »

Everyone loves the look of photos shot with a fixed 50mm lens or a zoom lens that allows for a really shallow depth of field. Perfectly focused subjects with super fuzzy backgrounds, lovely! Unfortunately, these lenses don’t give you a very wide angle.… more »

Once again I was perusing YouTube searching for some quality videos that pertain to photography.  I came across this excellent photography tutorial on depth of field with Shelton Muller of Total Image magazine (www.total-image.com.au).… more »

This is part three of a series on composition. While it is not necessary to read part one or two in order to understand, I would definitely recommend it. You can find part one here and part two here.Have 5 photographers set up on the same scene… more »

This is part two of a series on composition. While it is not necessary to read part one of the series in order to understand part two, I would definitely recommend it. You can find part one here.The Rule of ThirdsOne of the most popular rul… more »

These days cameras are capable of many things. It can focus, work out exposure, choose the perfect shutter speed or aperture along with a host of other functions. However, the one thing a camera can't do is compose your picture for you.If you a… more »