We've said it before, we'll say it again: composition is perhaps the single most important thing in creating a great photograph. Yes, lighting, technique, timing, and execution are all important too, but if you have lousy photo composition, your image is still going to stink.
Here's a quick tutorial that beginning landscape photographers should check out below. In the video, Toma Bonciu, aka Photo Tom, explains five mistakes that beginner landscape photographers always make and how to fix them.
It's been the worst kept secret in the camera industry but it's finally here. Fujifilm officially unveiled the X-T4 tonight and Shutterbug got some pre-release hands-on time with this 26.1MP mirrorless camera, which is the follow-up to the well-reviewed X-T3 from only a year and a half ago.
Sony just unveiled the new FE 20mm F1.8 G wide-angle lens. This relatively small and lightweight lens is designed for photographing events, news, landscape, street photography, and video.
Backlit portraits are tricky to pull off. Do them improperly, and you'll have a flat silhouette lacking in detail and impact. Do them, right though, and they can look pretty spectacular.
We've reported before on how NASA uses Nikon DSLRs when aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Now we've seen a video on how they use those cameras to shoot selfie photos of themselves at work in the ISS.
It's taken him a while, but photographer Peter McKinnon has finally completed Part Three of his Camera Basics video series. To learn some essential camera knowledge, watch the free 15-minute tutorial below immediately.
Every year thousands of photogs flock to the renowned Vegas event, WPPI, otherwise known as the “Photographers' Spring Break.” If you’re going to be making that trip this year, it’s best going with a little insider info under your belt. We’ve compiled some of the best booths, giveaways, events, discounts and product releases you’re not going to want to miss. If this is your first year, you’ll look like a pro walking those tradeshow aisles. If you’re a veteran WPPI attendee, you’ll likely be reunited with friends and colleagues who will appreciate being in the know with you.
Warmer weather is in the forecast and that can mean only one thing: time to take stock of your camera gear and get ready for the colorful bounty that spring unfailingly brings. Here’s our checklist of pre-summer mileposts to ponder.
I’m a film dinosaur—about 40% of the pictures I shoot are made on black-and white film, and my favorite analog cameras range in age from 50-100 years. For the remaining 60%, I shoot digitally, sometimes with a vintage lens attached to help capture a "retro" look.