All professional photographers use the grey card, which is a scratch resistant cardboard or plastic rectangle, usually A5 in size. The colour of the card corresponds to 18% grey (or gray in UK) according to the Kodak scale, that is why they are sometimes called Kodak grey cards. The gray cards are sold separately or…
Given their relatively low price tag, inkjet printers are surprisingly durable machines. These printers are inexpensive, easy to use, and provide high-quality prints and they can stand up to repeated use. Whether you’re using it in your home office or in a business environment, an inkjet printer can be a reliable and cost-effective solution. Nonetheless,…
The word photography has its roots in two Greek words, “photos” (light) and “graphos” (to write). So, photography is the art of writing with light. We can trace the history of photography back to the early 1800s. It is considered the first art form to be developed for mass production. When starting with photography, once…
So you just got back from your trip and you have hundreds of images sitting on your computer. You know some of them are good. You know some of them are great. And with a little tweaking, they could be phenomenal. A lot of photographers dream of having their travel images purchased. Wouldn’t it be…
The shutter speed controls how long the film/sensor is exposed. Therefore, shutter speed has the most impact on how the image depicts motion. What is Shutter Speed A camera’s shutter speed is one of its most important controls. The shutter speed, also known as the digital sensor’s exposure time to light or openness, controls how…
Although it is imperative that you learn the features and quirks of your camera, you also need to know the basics of photography in general. I want to share with you some simple tips and tricks that will help you take better pictures. Using them as a guide, you will surely be able to achieve…
Night street photography can be a mystery for many. Nightlife anywhere in the world is a fascinating subject to photograph. And most times the sad part is that we won’t see the beauty in front of us until someone else comes into our home towns, or cities, and shoots what they see from their perspective….
