by Shelly Perry | Jan 24, 2007
This week’s tip is about holding your camera. This may sound ridiculously simple and you might be wondering why on earth I would choose it as a subject for discussion. But the truth is: The way you hold your camera can make or break your shots. Camera shake can... by Shelly Perry | Dec 20, 2006
Backlighting can add drama, depth, and interest to your photos. But, as with most things, there are times when it makes sense and times when you should avoid it. It all depends on your image and what you’re trying to achieve with it. A couple weeks ago, I wrote... by carol_shields | Dec 13, 2006
One of the most effective ways to catch a viewer’s eye with your photo is to put the main subject in sharp focus and blur the background. In technical terms, this makes use of “depth-of-field.” Let me show you what I mean. Take a look at this picture... by carol_shields | Nov 22, 2006
Take a look at these three pictures: These were all photos submitted for this month’s photo contest “Photos for All Seasons,” and they’re all what I consider abstracts. When you first look at these image what do you see? A floating leaf,... by The Photographer's Life | Nov 8, 2006
Dear Reader, November’s theme is Photos for All Seasons and it includes images that depict the anticipation of new activities, holidays, and temperatures. This is a great theme to bring in the holiday season, with lots of opportunities for you to submit your... by carol_shields | Nov 1, 2006
For today’s practical photo composition tip of the week, I’d like to offer you some advice you can use no matter what kind of picture you’re taking – from family photos at a birthday party… to cityscapes… to pictures of your living room for use...