Category with tutorials for various photography techniques.
Achieving Bokeh in a full body portrait Introduction Before we get into how to get bokeh in a full body portrait, let’s have a look at what this actually means. What the Japanese call “bokeh” is basically the quality of the out of focus part of the image. This includes how round the specular highlights are …
Sony DSC-HX400V settings, tips and tricks Introduction This is an advanced manual for the SONY HX400V with tips and tricks. I’ll be going through the entire menu system with you and explain you exactly what is what, giving you tips on how to setup your camera along the way. The Sony H400V has little in …
Tips for photographing the solar eclipse Introduction On 20 March 2015, much of the Northern Hemisphere will experience a solar eclipse. From North-Africa through almost all of Europe, only a part of the solar disk will be obscured by the Moon. In Scotland, the eclipse will be a massive 95% while, in France and Germany, …
2014 best cameras for street photography Introduction Before the new releases at Photokina in September 2014, I thought it was time for my current top 5 street photography cameras. First I’ll start with some general street photography tips: Make sure you can capture in RAW format. You won’t have the time to choose your settings carefully, …
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Full Moon: 8 tips to get great shots Taking pictures of the full moon isn’t an easy task. You’ll need some good equipment to get a nice close-up. Here are some tips: You preferably need a fast zoom lens, like an f/2.8, but you can get away with a slower lens if you stabilise it …