Photography Basics

The Photography basics category of our site will give you a foundation for your photography education.  While many of these are considered beginner or 101 tips and tutorials, they are essential to your understanding of photography.

ISO, Aperture & Shutter Speed | A Cheat Sheet For Beginners

Hanssie

One of the first things you must learn as a new photographer is the relationship between ISO, aperture and shutter speed. Here's a little cheat-sheet to help you remember.

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RAW vs JPEG | The Ultimate Visual Guide (Updated)

Pye

Gain a full understanding of RAW vs JPEG with this ultimate visual guide. This article is designed to teach you the differences between RAW and JPEG (JPG) from a pragmatic real world point of view. Thus, we will be using a lot of actual image examples to help show the exact concrete differences.

5 Tips For Shooting Wedding Portraits in Winter

Jason Henington

When shooting in the cold, there are so many challenges to consider, but there are also many opportunities you don't have at other times of the year. Here are 5 tips for taking great couples portraits in cold climates.

The Power Of The Right Lens Choice In Mediocre Locations

Shivani Reddy

Struggling trying to make magic from medicore locations? Learn from or struggles as we walk you through our lens choices to

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Camera Angles: A Guide to Mastering the Art of Perspective

Christopher

In photography, the angle of the camera can have a huge effect on the final image by altering the mood, ...

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4 Ways to Incorporate More Color Into Your Photography

Shivani Reddy

Want to learn how to capture vibrant colors in photography? Here are 4 ways!

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Valentine’s Day Photoshoot Ideas, Tips and Examples

Tanya Goodall Smith

5 quick, affordable and easy photo valentines you can make with your kids. No complicated backdrops or expensive craft supplies needed.

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How to Use Photography Surface Boards

Sean Lewis

As photographers, we rely on several different pieces of gear to practice our trade. Some, like zoom lenses or 5-in-1 ...

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Self Portrait Ideas To Do At Home

David Crewe

In this video Daniel Horvath quickly shows 10 (+1) Creative Ideas for Selfies at home while using just normal everyday items.

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35mm vs 50mm When Buying Your First Prime Lens

Sean Lewis

Have you outgrown your kit lens? Now that you're ready to buy a prime lens, should you go for a 35mm or a 50mm?

How Much Resolution Do You Really Need?

Bing Putney

How high megapixel cameras compare to human eyesight.

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4 Simple Steps for Dramatic Portrait Lighting Anywhere

Pye

What if I said that you can take great portraits anywhere, even in an ordinary garage? It’s all about understanding ...