Andrew Childress is a young photographer from East Tennessee. He enjoys photographing nearly anything and speciailizes in weddings and portraiture.
The power of small flash units is really remarkable. From battery powered flash units, we can pull enough light for portraits, wildlife, and lighting entire scenes. However, sometimes that light can be harsh and unflattering to subjects. Modifiers are a fantastic way to soften the light and spread it more evenly, and today we’ll be looking at one of the best ones out there, the LumiQuest Softbox III.
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Making choices about cameras is always tough. Do you pack a huge DSLR with great image quality or would you rather choose a point-and-shoot that you will actually carry? With the latest class of cameras, you can get the best of both worlds with fantastic image quality and portability. Today, we’ll take a look at Micro 4/3 and other mirrorless cameras.
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We have another Photo Premium tutorial exclusively available to Premium members today. In this tutorial, we’ll take a look at how to get that flash off your camera and improve you lighting skills. Learn more after the jump!
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Real estate is one of the world’s most competitive industries. Dominated by ambitious agents looking for the next big sale, selling real estate is all about setting yourself apart from the competition. What better way to catch a buyer’s eye than the perfect photo of the perfect home? In today’s article, we’re taking a look at the exciting world of real estate photography.
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If you’ve bought a digital camera at a big box retail store, you’ve probably been sold on the features of the digital cameras they’re trying to move. Perhaps no feature is more oversold than megapixels, a count of the resolution of the camera’s image files. In today’s article, we’re going to take a look at the ever growing race to pack more pixels onto camera sensors and learn why it’s not all about the megapixels.
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A friend of mine once described the most important part of the photography process by using the “ABC” technique. In art, this stands for “Always be creating.” As creatives, we want to constantly produce work in order to grow our creative portfolio. However, this is almost always easier said than done. In today’s article, we’re going to take a look at the things that get in the way, and ways to help us to regain our love for the craft.
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If you haven’t had experience using a neutral density filter, you might wonder about the usefulness of a dark piece of glass that attaches to the front of your lens. Neutral density filters are a unique accessory that may seem strange at first sight. However, in today’s quick tip, we’ll take a look at three photographic situations where using a neutral density filter can change your photographs for the better.
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If you’re just getting started with photography, the letters on your camera’s dial might feel like hieroglyphics. With a variety of modes, it can be hard to pick what’s right for the current shooting situation. Today, we’re going to explain common camera modes so that you can pick the right one for any situation and grow out of using auto mode.
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We have another Photo Premium tutorial exclusively available to Premium members today. In this tutorial, we’ll find out how to get really shallow depth-of-field in a wide angle image. Learn more after the jump!
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Noise is something that drives many photographes wild. In the pursuit of technical excellence, many shooters attempt to eliminate the presence of what I refer to as the digital era’s equivalent of grain. Photographers chase many different solutions to eliminate grain, but my experience editing has shown that many photographers are missing the big secret.
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