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Gifts for Your Young Photographer

By Michael Weisbrot on Dec 07, 2011 | Rated 9.75

Are you stumped over what to get for your budding photographer? Here are some kid-friendly cameras and photography equipment that will be a hit with your young ones this holiday season. READ MORE +
Taking Great Photos of your Kids

By Ezra Waltermaurer on Dec 05, 2011 | Rated 9.6

With the holiday season upon us, it's time to take and share pictures of the kids with family and friends. Learn these simple yet effective techniques to help you capture unforced, relaxed images of your children while making the photo session fun. READ MORE +
Stocking Stuffers for the Photographer

By fstop fitzgerald on Dec 02, 2011 | Rated 9.33

Need some new ideas for the photographers on your gift list? Check out these inexpensive, useful gadgets and accessories that make great stocking stuffers. READ MORE +
Basics of Camera Handling

By fstop fitzgerald on Oct 20, 2011 | Rated 7

Do you feel awkward or all thumbs when it comes to handling your camera? Learn how to hold your camera body to maximize stability and access adjustment knobs. Proper camera handling also teaches you to protect your expensive equipment by utilizing your camera strap, lens filters and lens shade. READ MORE +
Depth of Field: How Aperture Affects the Focus in your Photographs

By fstop fitzgerald on Aug 25, 2011 | Rated 9.36

Learn about depth of field and what factors affect it. Create a new look by changing the focal point of an image and experimenting with a range of apertures. READ MORE +
Fast 50mm Normal Lens

By John Kleinhans on Jul 05, 2011 | Rated 8.5

The wide aperture of the fast 50 lens can allow you to shoot in lowlight and to take unusual close-ups. Learn when and why to use this workhorse lens. READ MORE +
DSLR Video: The Revolution Has Begun

By Dennis O Clair on Jun 13, 2011 | Rated 9.33

Shooting video with your DSLR is the next great frontier. Learn about the advantages of DSLR video over typical video recorders and why this phenomenon is the wave of the future. READ MORE +
Sharp Images: Staying Focused in Our Photos

By fstop fitzgerald on May 25, 2011 | Rated 8.09

How do you control the sharpness of the subjects in your photos? By understanding the effects of light and choosing the proper lens. READ MORE +
The Language of Lenses

By John Kleinhans on May 05, 2011 | Rated 9.4

Wide-angle and telephoto lenses solve many practical problems as well as producing pictures with distinct expressive qualities. Explore the range of your lenses to help find your own personal photographic language. READ MORE +
Exercises to Improve Your Shooting and Train Your Vision

By John Kleinhans on Apr 22, 2011 | Rated 8.63

Athletes work out, musicians practice scales, painters do sketches. Why should photographers be any different? Your photography will benefit from spending some time exercising your camera skills. READ MORE +