Ad by GoogleLightning is one of the many wonders andmysteries of Mother Nature. It scares the hell out of children and those peoplewho think the odds of getting struck by a lightning are greater than we think.But to photographers, lightning is a beauty that must be captured. Here aresome tips on how to take lightning shots. Precautions It is important that youknow the weather danger first. Of course, you do not want to ab…Re...

A graveyard with a misplaced "Parking Space"sign. A piglet making massage to another one. A funny roadside attractionshowing an epitaph, "Here lies the last trespasser." A little girl picking herlittle brother’s nose. An Asian woman in bathing suit holding a huge umbrellawhile taking a splash on the beach. A man running naked in the middle of atennis match. Is something comical going …Read More » Photo Sc...

Plants provide food, oxygen, and shelter.But they also give us magic, a visual poetry, and a sense of wonder. It is thisbeauty many photographers try to convey within their photos. Sometimes thebeauty is subtle. Sometimes it is brazen. The beauty is always there, but ittakes time to discover it. Here are some garden photography tips that can helpyou capture the beauty of gardens. Don’t shoot at noon Do n…Read M...

Capturing the nude body in photography iscapturing what is beautiful and what is sensual. However, since beauty issometimes elusive and can only be seen by trained eyes, it can be verydifficult to take a stunning photo of a nude body. It requires patience andskills. Like da Vinci in drawing the "Vitruvian Man", the photographer must befamiliar with proportions. Like Michaelangelo in sculpting "D…Read More » ...

There is something magical about the dark ofthe night – the mysterious lights from office windows floating in the middle ofthe night, the flickering neon lights, the sleepy lamp post on a deserted anddark street. Night photography is an exciting but demanding endeavor. Thechallenge of capturing scintillating images depends on whether your camera isdesigned for night photography and on some simple techniq…Read M...

Surfing, rafting, wakeboarding, and the likesare some of the most exhilarating, adrenaline-pumping sports. The splash andthe rush of the water make water sports a good subject of photography. Butshooting water sports can be a challenge. Here are some tips that might helpyou when shooting water sports: Planning is key What separates a great photofrom a mediocre snapshot is the careful planning that goes into ta…Re...

Self-portrait photography is toughfor many reasons. For one, you cannot see how you look until you check theshot. Setup can also be very time consuming because you have to run back andforth when setting the timers. Focus is also difficult because you cannot seewhere the focus rests. But self-portrait photography can be very fun. Here aresome tried and tested ideas to help you get that perfect self-portrait sho…Re...

Fashion photography is one of betterpaid genres of photography. And definitely the most glamorous. Most of thetime, budding fashion photographers are put down more times than they’re pickedup in the fashion industry. But you’ll be given a chance if you have a greattalent and a unique eye for style. So here are some fashion photography tipsthat may help beginners out there: Be prepared Don’t …Read More »&n...

Photos are the cheapest keepsakesyou can get when you travel, so it’s not surprising that even travelers whohave no formal photography training suddenly become photography buffs on theroad. Today, digital cameras allow you to capture hundreds, and even thousands,of photos during your vacation. But how many of these photos are worthenlarging and hanging on the walls of your house? You may not win the Puli…Read M...

Digital cameras today have become quite capable of getting better qualitypictures than before, thanks to new technology developed to make it allpossible. But still, taking great pictures using digital cameras may alsodepend on the one using it. No technology in the world can help people getclearer and better pictures with their digital cameras if they do not exactlyknow how to properly use their equipment. Her…Re...