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Publish Date: 20 April 2017By nancieComposition is one of the most important skills you can learn as a photographer. The interesting thing about composition is that it’s all to do with observation and learning to see. You may need to invest in a book or two to help you understand the basic principles, but nothing more. It’s a much more cost-effective way of becoming a better photographer than buying a new camera or lens! There are five things you can do right away to improve your composition skills. https://digital-p... See more -
Publish Date: 20 April 2017By nancieBuying used camera gear is a fantastic alternative when shopping on a budget. Modern digital cameras are updated on a regular basis, so the used market is full of cameras looking for a new home. Offering fantastic value for money, used cameras are a great way to upgrade your gear without the high price tags. When looking at second-hand gear, not all of it will be up to scratch. Not everyone cares for their gear in the same way we do, so consideration and caution should be exercised. Below are s... See more -
Publish Date: 20 April 2017By nancieIf you live in the Northern Hemisphere it’s that time of year again when the earth comes back to life. It’s spring! It’s my favorite season. The snow melts. The birds are out singing in the trees. Flowers are starting to bloom again. Ah, spring! So let’s see what it means to these photographers with some fresh springy images. https://digital-photography-school.com/spring-has-sprung-21-fresh-images-of-the-season/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campai... See more -
Publish Date: 20 April 2017By nancieBirds have captivated wildlife photographers from the beginning of photography, and no group of birds is more intriguing than hummingbirds. It’s not difficult at all to photograph a hummingbird when you see one in a garden hovering above a flower. But unless you do it right your efforts will only result in mediocre pictures. https://digital-photography-school.com/how-photograph-hummingbirds-2/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Apr-1317 See more -
Publish Date: 20 April 2017By nancieIsn’t it always the way that the most daunting things in life are usually the most rewarding? It takes a certain amount of backbone to shoot street portraits. Whether it’s walking up to a total stranger and asking their permission, or taking a more candid, reportage style approach, many photographers get put off through lack of confidence. It’s a great shame because there is no more fascinating photographic subject than people. If you follow the Humans of New York project, yo... See more -
Publish Date: 20 April 2017By nancieWhen it comes to photographing kids, we spend a lot of time discussing how to capture images of them smiling naturally and looking at the camera. Of course, every parent wants that sort of image of their child or children, and learning how to cultivate those genuine reactions is an important skill for any photographer to have. That said, full-face portraits are just one small type of people photography. When it comes to photographing kids in particular, if you only capture that style of image, ... See more -
Publish Date: 20 April 2017By nancieAs you become more experienced and comfortable doing street photography, you will notice that the way you shoot will begin to change. You will notice more, focus more on what you like, and your work will improve significantly. At this point, it can be important to embrace spontaneity in the way that you shoot. So often the first shot of a scene that you take will be the best, for reasons I can’t explain, except that your gut and instinct are something to embrace with this type of photog... See more -
Publish Date: 20 April 2017By nancieWhat are our rights as photographers? What is our responsibility as photographers? How do we find a balance between the two? An Iceland Story Recently a friend of mine returned from Iceland. While she said it was an amazing experience, there were also aspects of the trip that she wasn’t prepared for. She was surprised by the number of other photographers that were also there. The photos that see of Iceland are nearly always devoid of people, so to see so many en masse was not expected. S... See more -
Publish Date: 20 April 2017By nancieHave you ever looked at your travel photos from somewhere and thought that they didn’t do that place, or your experience there, justice? It’s one of the big frustrations that newbie travel photographers face, that they feel their photos don’t look as good as the ones in travel brochures or magazines. Travel photography is a rewarding hobby or profession but it’s also challenging. Here are six reasons why your travel photos don’t look as good as the pro’s shots... See more -
Publish Date: 20 April 2017By nancieWho does not love a crisp, deep black background for a portrait? You can achieve this with the application of just two ideas, and just a little post-processing too. We are talking about a couple of techy things in hopefully, a non-techy way. These two ideas will give you tips for how to make black backgrounds for your portraits.... https://digital-photography-school.com/create-portraits-black-background/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Apr-1317 See more
