Nature Photography How To

We're all faced with a choice when it comes to photographing fast-moving subjects, whether they're birds in flight, sports subjects, shots of rambunctious kids or pets, or vehicles passing quickly through the frame. One option is to freeze the peak moment of action as it occurs, while the other is to intentionally blur the subject to create a unique, visual representation of speed.

A firm understanding of Dynamic Range is super important for achieving optimum results, yet this key element  is often ignored. In fact, this crucial concept is one key to capturing well-balanced, high-quality images that make you proud.

Want to capture stunning ultra-wide photos with your iPhone? Most folks don't understand how to how to use the Panorama mode correctly, but this quick tutorial from the iPhone Photography School explains everything necessary to get the job done with ease.

We're all looking for new ways to expand our repertoire and b&w infrared (IR) photography is a great technique for capturing awe-inspiring images with an otherworldly look. Today's quick tutorial with instructor Richard Herzog demonstrates how easy it is to get the job done in the camera.

Exposure bracketing is a powerful technique that enables you to achieve a perfect exposure when shooting in difficult light, like complicated outdoor scenes with a wide range of tones from bright highlights to deep shadows. Today's comprehensive beginners guide comes to us from The School of Photography (TSoP)—an amazing source of online courses and a leading provider of education to schools and colleges in the UK.

Have you ever been out in the field on a spectacular day, only to return home, open the images on the computer and discover that they're unacceptably soft? We've all suffered this misfortune at least once, and today's tutorial from Photography Explained reveals three oft-ignored "secrets" for resolving the problem with whatever camera and lens you currently own.

We've all heard the blather from so-called purists who insist that "you're not a real photographer unless you shoot in Manual mode."  Well, some beg to differ, including today's instructor Simon d'Entremont who explains why many pros (including himself) prefer Aperture Priority (AV) mode instead.