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Publish Date: 23 March 2017By nancieMusic fills the soul – it also makes for a great subject for photographers. Singers, concerts, musicians, bands, instruments, and more. See if you can hear the music in thees images! https://digital-photography-school.com/21-images-sing-photos-things-musical/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Mar-2317 See more -
Publish Date: 23 March 2017By nancieWater is a beautiful subject to photograph. It can be as dramatic as a waterfall, predictable as a fountain, vast like the ocean, or just a winding exciting river. Whatever the source, it can be a point of interest in your image or an element of your composition. If you are enchanted with photography water, here are a few tips you can use to improve your final image...... https://digital-photography-school.com/5-tips-photographing-water/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campai... See more -
Publish Date: 23 March 2017By nancieIn this article, I will introduce you to creating a rim light using a single flash. While not so common, it is extremely easy to put in place and will allow you to get very interesting and powerful images. To do this kind of photography you just need a flash with the ability to place it off camera. A welcome accessory, the only one you may need, is a light stand or tripod to easily keep the flash in place. https://digital-photography-school.com/rim-light-powerful-images-single-flash/?utm_source... See more -
Publish Date: 21 March 2017By nancieIn my last article on photography composition, I discussed ways to use three primary subjects to create powerful compositions. And although I have a bit of a soft spot in my heart for three, two subjects can be just as compelling, if you know how to do it right. Compositions with two subjects give you opportunities to capture interesting behavioral interactions when working with animals or people, and lend themselves to simple yet bold designs no matter what type of subject you are working with.... See more -
Publish Date: 19 March 2017By nancieCall it obsessive compulsive, but there is a reason why we humans are obsessed with traveling and love taking countless pictures of our trips (in other words travel photography). Either consciously or subconsciously, we know that our images have the potential to connect us to our beautiful world. Images of places, cultures, art and even food can carry us away from our mundane everyday existence and transport us to a magical place that we once explored and experienced. There is nothing greater t... See more -
Publish Date: 19 March 2017By nancieDocumenting exotic places, capturing priceless memories, and recording once-in-a-lifetime experiences are just a few of the pleasures travel photography affords us. But it can also throw up challenges. Time constraints, logistics, and lack of portable storage can make getting the perfect shot far more difficult. Here are a few tried-and-tested tips to help you make those challenges a little more surmountable...... https://digital-photography-school.com/6-tips-travel-photography-easier/?utm_sour... See more -
Publish Date: 19 March 2017By nancieWill buying that new camera or lens or travel to iconic places automatically result in beautiful images? Landscape photographers often dream about the latest gear or traveling to far away places to capture great images. For example, places like Iceland, Patagonia, Lofoten Norway, or Tuscany. The problem is that we spend too much time in front of our computers seeing all those great images on social media platforms and dreaming about photographing those vistas ourselves...... https://digital-ph... See more -
Publish Date: 19 March 2017By nancieOne of the great allures of photography is that it mixes both art and science. The creative and artistic side is, of course, the most important aspect. Figuring out what makes a beautiful and interesting photograph is something that takes time and experience to master. But at the same time, your photography will go nowhere if you do not understand the science and technique that go into creating a high-quality photograph. It’s the uniting of the two that will turn you into a great photograp... See more -
Publish Date: 10 March 2017By nancieWith an overwhelming number of settings on the new DSLRs, it becomes increasingly hectic to know which ones to use. Then it takes an incredibly steep learning curve to understand how these settings work. It is much worse for a bird photographer, isn’t it? Bird photography is extremely challenging and a wrong setting might mean ruined photographs. It took several years for me to identify, practice, and stick to some of the key settings for bird photography. Let me assure you that these set... See more -
Publish Date: 10 March 2017By nancieThe word prairie invokes images of a landscape wide open in every direction. The winter brings a cold dynamic to this land, snow settling in and frost forming on the grasses while they dance in the breeze. It can be a challenge to capture the essence of this cold terrain, but there are few tips that can help you capture a winter landscape on the prairie.... https://digital-photography-school.com/tips-winter-landscape-photography-prairie/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campai... See more
