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  • Tripods - How to Avoid Blurry Photos  By : ziv haparnas
    The most common way to take a photo is with the camera held in your hand. In some scenes this method can result in poor photos. One reason is that our hand is unstable and tends to move. For photos taken in high shutter speeds this is not a problem. Photos taken in low shutter speeds however can look blurred due to this movement. In this article you will learn how to avoid such poor photos by using a tripod.
  • Digital Noise - What Is It? What Causes It? And How Can I Get Rid Of It?  By : ziv haparnas
    Digital noise appears as random pixels on the photo that do not seem to belong. Although digital noise is not a problem for most photographers and is mostly evident in extreme scenarios such as night photography it is beneficial for every photographer to understand what digital noise is and how it can be avoided and removed should it appear on one of his or her photos.
  • The difference between film and digital photography  By : ziv haparnas
    The debate “film vs. digital” is going on while digital cameras become more and more pervasive. Everybody has an opinion and usually a passionate one. Though there is no one definitive right answer there are differences between film and digital that can be better understood and there is also a practical fact – digital is taking over. This article will provide a few facts about the differences between the two.
  • Understanding Red-Eye in photos and how it can be prevented  By : ziv haparnas
    It happens to you all the time you take photos of family or friends just to find out later on that the eyes in the photos have a dominant redness to them. You are not alone red-eye photos are taken everyday by all of us. In this article we will try to understand why red-eye happens and how it can be prevented.
  • Picturing New Ways To Take Great Family Photos  By : Stephen Johnson
    Whatever your travel plans, here are a few pro tips to help you capture memories of a lifetime.
  • Digital Photography Tips  By : Stephen Johnson
    Few families would consider leaving home for a vacation these days without reliable, high-quality digital imaging equipment--whether it's a camera or a camcorder. Here are some tips from the experts to help you make the most of memorable vacation moments.
  • Gearing Up For Your Travels. Travel Smart-High-tech gear for a memorable trip.  By : Stephen Johnson
    The next time you're looking to get away from it all, be sure to bring the right gear with you. Here's a look at some high-tech travel must-haves.
  • Photographs Has Something To Say!  By : salvador
    Some say that photograph is considered as a message, because it conveys a statement, an impression, or an emotion.
  • Make Your Vacation Photography Projects A Fantastic Conversation Piece  By : Harald Anderson -
    Who doesn’t take pictures while on vacation? We want pictures of family and friends and we want to capture the flavor of the landscape we are in. Some are interested in the architecture; some are interested in the flora and fauna. Whatever you’re interested in you can organize your pictures to really communicate what it was you were seeing at the time.

    A good way to organize your pictures is to categorize them. If you take a look at pictures of past vacations you’ll see an...
  • Get Involved With Digital Photography!  By : Ken Snodin -
    The continuing advances in digital photography make it possible for everyone to capture moments of their lives with more detail and accuracy than ever. Improvements in photo resolution and shutter speed make it easy for both professional photographers and beginners to take great pictures. And even if a photo is not perfect when it is taken, sophisticated editing software can transform it into a work of art.

    Experienced photographers say that timing is the most important fa...
  • Flower Pictures, Orchids in Tuscany  By : Flower Girl
    It’s springtime in Tuscany, early May. Arriving at Pisa airport the air smells different, dryer, lighter, brighter with the alluring waft of some flower scent, even amid the concrete hustle and bustle of airports everywhere. I’m travelling light, or as light as you can get when your camera bag is your hand luggage and you couldn’t quite leave the tripod behind.
  • Poppies in Tuscany – Definitive Flower Pictures  By : Flower Girl
    Tuscany in May the ultimate travel photo would be a medieval hill town with a field of poppies in the foreground. Here are tips on trying to find and shoot that elusive image.
  • Poppies in Tuscany 2 – Digital Flower Pictures  By : Flower Girl
    Taking photos in Tuscany – the digital photographer searches for fields of poppies to create the perfect photo of Tuscany in May.
  • Your Digital Camera Is A Money Maker  By : Humphrey Appleby -
    Can you imagine anyone paying you good money for your photos? No? You know, I had all those photos from a recent trip to Rome, Italy, laying around and I thought it should be possible to make a few bucks off of them. First, I couldn't think of a way to market or sell those images but then I discovered micro stock sites.

    Micro stock sites are great: You register (it's free) and then upload a few sample images. After your samples passed an initial review you start uploading ...
  • Stock Photos That Sell  By : Humphrey Appleby -
    If you want to make money with stock photography you'll have to follow some basic guidelines, no matter if you shoot for a micro stock site or a traditional stock photography agency.

    Shoot photos that sell

    That's by far the most important point. Would you pay for an image of your neighbors mother-in-law? Or of his dog? Of course not! No one would, perhaps not even your neighbor himself.

    Likewise professional photo buyers don't care for that kind of images. What they ...
  • Pictures: One Of Life's Best Gifts  By : Julee Mitchelsin -
    The older I get, the more I am thankful for the great gift of photography and the ability we have to take pictures of life's most special and ordinary events. Perhaps I am aware of the value of pictures because my father was a photographer and so I was raised around cameras and pictures all the time. I'm not sure, I just know that I am convinced that everyone would do well to make pictures a more prominent thing in their life.

    I talk to many people who have trouble remembe...
  • Great Portraits in the Great Outdoors  By : steve barnes
    If you have ever photographed your weekend outing, family reunion, or your son's baseball game, you know that outdoor photography can present very special challenges. Along my journey as a photographer I’ve learned some outdoor portrait photography techniques that may benefit those who choose to follow.
  • People Skills for Portrait Photography  By : steve barnes
    Taking great portraits is as much about people skills as it is about technical ability, or using the latest and greatest photographic equipment. Unless you can first see through your subject's eyes, and understand her as a unique individual, and then build rapport with her so you can unveil and accentuate her finest qualities, your portraits will remain mediocre at best. Some lessons learned along my journey as a photographer may help those who choose to follow.
  • 8 Tips For Better Digital Photos  By : Brandon Layne -
    Whether you consider yourself an amateur photographer, or you just want to create better family photos, there are many things you can do to get better photos. Here are some easy tips to use the next time you head out with your digital camera.

    Even a beginner can take professional-looking photos - suitable for framing.

    Be Prepared

    Keep all your photography equipment ready for use. Collect everything you’ll need into one place. A camera bag is ideal, because it keeps a...
  • Tips on Getting the Most Out of Digital Photography  By : Sebastian Smith
    Digital cameras now outsell traditional film cameras, but many consumers are unsure how to make the most of this relatively new technology.
  • What is DPI – Dots Per Inch?  By : ziv haparnas
    You have probably heard this term many times before especially in the context of printing your digital photos. DPI is sometimes used as a measurement of digital photo printing quality while the truth is that DPI is an indicator of the printer quality.
  • What is PPI – Pixels Per Inch?  By : ziv haparnas
    The term PPI is not used much. Many people confuse PPI with DPI or have never heard the term PPI. PPI is a measurement of the quality of a print and understanding this term and what the number means can help you determine the right sizes and resolutions for your next digital photo print.
  • Methods for photo backups  By : ziv haparnas
    So you have finally decided to backup those precious photos? There are a few ways to backup photos. In this article we will explain how you can backup your photos either yourself at home or by using an online backup service.
  • Scanning paper prints to digital photos on your hard disk  By : ziv haparnas
    Sometimes you find yourself in a situation when you have to scan paper prints, negatives or slides and store them as digital photos on your computer. Although the reason for doing that can vary there are some common considerations to scanning paper prints. In this article we will go over some of them and try to make your scanning experience easier.
  • How to choose a camera with the right number of Mega Pixels?  By : ziv haparnas
    The race for mega pixels has started and there is no way to stop it. Every few months cameras with more pixels hit the market. The manufacturers want you to dump your old camera and buy the newest and greatest one after all aren’t 10 mega pixels better than just 8? Apparently the answer is not that simple.
  • Decorating Spaces With Photographs  By : Jan Linden
    In most interiors art photographs are brought in as the finishing touch.
    It's one of the elements that can instantly warm up a space and make it feel like home.
    Photographs can expand a space both visually and emotionally, give us a window to the world, bring interest and color to the wall spaces, and generally liven up the place.
    Here's concise hints how to arrange photographs in a room.
  • Digital Photography Printing: Simplifying the Pixels and DPI’s  By : John Sollars
    Digital photography printing has opened new avenues for amateur and professional photographers alike. For most photographers, the backup of digital photography printing offers unprecedented freedom to get the best shots. No more worrying about wasting that precious piece of film running out, in addition to not knowing for sure that anything worthwhile is on it!
  • How To Make Money With Photography  By : Kathy Burns-Millyard -
    There are many ways to make money online with photography, but a popular and fairly new way is through Micro Stock Photography websites.

    Micro stock photography is simply stock photography that's sold at deep discounts. Clients are able to license stock photos for just $1 or $2, and photographers earn money each time a client chooses one of their photos.

    Micro stock photography is considered to be still in it's infancy, and some people feel it's wrong to sell photograph...
  • 5 Ways To Earn Money With Digital Cameras & Photo Printers  By : Dennis Conner -
    When it comes to the internet and the advancements of modern technology, the revenue generating options are truly unlimited. One way that many people are finding great success as entrepreneurs is through the use of their digital cameras and photo printers. Whether you use your digital knowledge to enter photo contests using images taken with your digital camera or choose to start an online auction business, the use of a both camera and photo printer are essential.

    With ent...
  • Digging Deeper Than Da Vinci To Explore Digital Images  By : Rick Young
    While experts examine and evaluate Leonardo da Vinci's work for hidden clues and mysterious meaning, digital images are also under scrutiny for powerful information that can be unlocked, uncovered or utilized.

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