Understanding Different Types Of Lighting In Photography
Plus: How To Use Converging Lines For Exceptional Compositions & More
Jeff Tan
January 09, 2024
“One advantage of photography is that it’s visual and can transcend language.” — Lisa Kristine
Hola Photogs,
Do you ever consider how your photographs are bits and pieces of your life? Snippets of time that meant something to you in the moment. These captured memories are valuable. Be sure to protect them and look at them occasionally.
Lighting is the most critical concept in photography. Once you know how lighting works, you can manipulate light and bend it to your will. Your photos will look better once you understand how lighting affects all aspects of photography. TAKE A LOOK →
“Every once in a while, an artist bursts forth with such a profound impact on a genre of art that it forever alters its course,” photographer Ken Lee stated in a Photofocus article. “Photographer Troy Paiva is one such artist.” TAKE A LOOK →
Camera manuals are notorious for being nothing more than a bullet point list of functionalities. But that doesn’t help you use your camera creatively and with control; for those answers, follow this link. TAKE A LOOK →
Paying particular attention to the principles of composition will help you advance your photography skills quickly, making it an important endeavor. In this blog post, you’ll focus on one aspect of composition called “converging lines.” TAKE A LOOK →
You can make many mistakes in macro photography, and not using an electronic flash is one of them. This is especially true when taking photos outdoors; many photographers believe that ambient light is enough, and a flash will only make their pictures look artificial and staged. However, that’s not the case when done correctly. TAKE A LOOK →
“A photograph is like a recipe — the memory is the finished dish.” — Carrie Latet
Tomorrow: Mastering bird photography using six proven tips and three hands-on tasks.
– Jeff