Black and white photography: key considerations
As we’ve discussed in a former post, Black and white photography is now more associated with the fine art medium than is color, and there is no surprise there. It has become a means of representing and transferring one’s own and unique inner vision of the external world to the others through a medium that is limited in characteristics, rather than just portraying things the way they are. By its nature black and white photography differs in some characteristics from color photography. Some differences are vital while others are more subtle. Today we look at some of the main characteristics of black and white photography, and key considerations to keep...
Read MoreColor vs black and white photography: Quick historic look
Black and white photography first started as a necessity. It then became the ordinary acceptable and only choice, and later it turned into a creative one. It is now more associated with the fine art medium than is color, and there is no surprise there. It has become a means of representing and transferring one’s own and unique inner vision of the external world to the others through a medium that is limited in characteristics, rather than just portraying things the way they are, and probably that’s the very reason it is considered to be more of an art form than the rest. For many decades, black and white had been the only option for documentary...
Read MoreYour guide to buying a DSLR lens
Yesterday I uploaded a new page (Submit your Q!) where you guys can go and ask me anything that’s been on your mind regarding photography, and I would dedicate a blog post explaining the matter in detail. Our first question came from Guneet Narula from India, who has bought a Canon 1000D EOS DSLR with its kit lens. Guneet is going on trip to the Himalayan Mountains very soon, and he is looking into getting a second lens to take with him, and was wondering which kind of lens would be of more use during his vacation? Thank you very much Guneet for submitting your question. This is an excellent question and in order to let you in on what kind of lens you...
Read MoreChromatic aberration
Chromatic aberration in photography is a result of the lens failing to focus all colors to one convergence point in a proper manner. This phenomena is evident as color fringes, especially visible along edges that separate highly contrasting areas such as dark and bright parts of an image. Every color in the optical spectrum has a different wavelength. When the lens fails to focus all those varying wavelengths to the same convergence point, the result is what we know as chromatic aberration (also known as CA, achromatism, or chromatic distortion). Types of Chromatic aberration There are two types of chromatic aberration: Longitudinal or Axial chromatic...
Read MoreDigital Image Noise
Digital Image Noise is one of the most irritating issues introduced with digital photography, and sensor manufacturers are constantly looking to perfect their designs and reduce this issue to a minimum. Image Noise in digital photography is the equivalent of grain in film, only problem is that noise detracts from the quality of the photo while grain can actually be considered to add an aesthetic value. Digital Image Noise becomes more troubling when shooting under low light conditions (also known as Dark Current Shot Noise), higher sensor sensitivity (Higher ISO settings), and longer exposure times . While dark areas in a photo remain relatively low on detail,...
Read MoreScene & sensor dynamic range
In a perfect world, a camera would be able to capture the full dynamic range of a scene without clipping any highlight or shadow details. With our digital cameras, in some situations where the dynamic range of a scene is quite high, that is quite difficult to achieve. A good DSLR nowadays has a dynamic range of 10 or 11 stops. This means that a single frame can capture image details of highlights and shadows 10 or 11 stops apart, before any clipping or data loss occurs. Highlight clipping is usually more obvious and troublesome than shadow clipping. An ideal exposure would have the highlight areas fade slowly and gradually in a way that there is no bold abrupt...
Read MoreTop 10+ bestseller photography books that WILL take your photography to the NEXT level
Are you an amateur looking to start your journey learning photography at the right place, an enthusiast looking to expand your knowledge on the subject, an experienced photographer looking to take your photography to an even whole new level, or a professional photographer with a never fed hunger for more? Whichever you are, today is your day! I have put up a list of 13 of the most popular, highly-ranked, bestseller photography books out there that will path the way for you to take your photography to a whole new, much higher level! Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition) by Bryan...
Read MoreGlamour professional model photography posing techniques
If you’ve been long looking for Glamour professional model photography posing techniques, this just might be the answer to all prayers! Photography Posing Secrets – The Photographer’s Essential Guide Vol.1 is promised to Guarantee that you’ll Never be Stuck For a Pose Again, Even If You Don’t Know How To Get Started! Photography Posing Secrets – The Photographer’s Essential Guide Vol.1 is a newly released practical resource for creative posing that will quickly show you clear and comprehensive practical steps to produce and communicate a pose for any situation. This book is for you if you photograph people and is...
Read MoreShopping for a new lens: Image Stabilization
Welcome back to the fourth post in the series Shopping for a new lens. Last time we discussed a very important aspect to keep in mind when getting a new lens, which is its Minimum Focusing Distance. Today we’re talking about Image Stabilization. Image Stabilization (IS) is one of the features a lens might or might not have. When available (and turned on) on your lens, it will keep image blur due to camera shake to a minimum, and it will enable you to shoot with slower shutter speeds while maintaining sharp focus. It’s important to keep in mind that image stabilization will not solve blurry image problems if the motion is caused by your subject moving...
Read MoreShopping for a new lens: Lens Minimum Focusing Distance
Hey guys. This is the third post in Shopping for a new lens article series. Last time we talked about Lens Aperture, which you can check out right here if you haven’t already done so. Today we will be talking about Lens Minimum Focusing Distance, which is yet another important aspect to consider when getting a new lens. What is minimum focusing distance? A lens’ minimum focusing distance is the closest distance your lens would allow you to get to your subject while still maintaining sharp focus. In general, the closer you move to your photographed subject, the larger you’d be able to render it, and the more it’ll fill the frame. This is...
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