Digital Photography

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Ask any photographer and they will tell you that one of the most important elements in photography is light. Magic hour is the first or the last hour of the day and gives opportunities for some of the most beautiful and eye-catching photos. Get some tips on catching magic hour here.

Large format digital photo wall murals are trendy, but paying to have a mural created and mounted can be expensive (especially multi-part murals on oversized paper), so why not make one yourself? This tutorial will walk you through creating a large wall mural using a digital photo.

Topaz Impression Review: Turn Photos Into Paintings, Drawings & Other Works of Art

Looking for a software application that can turn a so-so photo into a beautiful work of art? Topaz Impression promises to do just that. Let’s take a look at the software’s features and capabilities, and see what kind of results you can get.

Black & White Photography Post Processing Tips: How to Decide if an Image Works in Black & White

Black and white photography is a separate genre in which many photographers specialize in. If you want to begin experimenting with black and white, read this article for tips on composition and post-processing.

Legal Rights of Photographers: What Am I Allowed to Photograph? When Do I Need a Model Release?

Do you know your rights as a photographer? As long as you are following the law, you are free to take pictures of any person or thing in a public location, and should not be asked to give up photos or equipment. Learn your legal rights, and in what circumstances you may need a model release.

One might think that cloudy days would not present the most ideal conditions for picture taking, however, photographing on overcast days can produce some of your most dramatic shots.

Depth of field is usually one of the more complicated concepts for beginning photographers to grasp. There are numerous scales, numbers and charts that may seem intimidating to a novice. However, it is a technique that will set your photographs apart when mastered.

Take Better Pictures on your Smartphone: 5 Tips

Your phone simply does not have the capabilities to take as good a quality photo as a digital camera. That being said, there are plenty of photography rules that can help you take better photos with a cell phone camera. Follow these tips to improve your photo-taking skills.

Why It's Still Worth It to Buy a Digital Camera

You’re already carrying your mobile phone around with you wherever you go. Is it really worth it to bring a digital camera with you too? The short answer is yes – it is still worth it to invest in and capture memorable moments with a digital camera. Here’s why…

Three Basic Filters You Should Have: UV, Polarizing & Natural Density Graduated Filters

If you could have no more than three camera filters, these are the ones to choose. Learn when to use UV filters, polarizing filters and natural density graduated filters.

Digital Photography

7 Tips for Shooting Magic Hour

DIY Tutorial for a Custom Wall Mural from Your Own Photo

Topaz Impression Review: Turn Photos Into Paintings, Drawings & Other Works of Art

Black & White Photography Post Processing Tips: How to Decide if an Image Works in Black & White

Legal Rights of Photographers: What Am I Allowed to Photograph? When Do I Need a Model Release?

Cloudy Day Photography: The Advantages of Overcast Days

Basics of Depth of Field with Photographic Examples

Take Better Pictures on your Smartphone: 5 Tips

Why It's Still Worth It to Buy a Digital Camera

Three Basic Filters You Should Have: UV, Polarizing & Natural Density Graduated Filters