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  • The Best 70-200mm Zoom Lenses The Best 70-200mm Zoom Lenses Everyone has a favorite lens. It’s usually in a focal length that matches the way the photographer sees in his or her mind’s eye. We’ve heard of studies that show a human’s vision to be roughly equivalent to a 40mm lens on a full-frame DSLR, but we all focus on things within our field of December 3, 2021 by
  • ZY Optics calls its new Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 a “budget alternative” to the Leica Summilux-M ZY Optics calls its new Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 a “budget alternative” to the Leica Summilux-M Zhongyi Optics has announced their new Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 lens. They’re billing it as “a budget alternative to the legendary Leica Summilux-M“. And at $599, yeah, it certainly sounds like a bit of a bargain compared to the $14,000 Leica lens. They look pretty similar in outward appearance, although it doesn’t appear to be November 30, 2021 by
  • Laowa’s new 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO boasts to be the world’s smallest 2x full-frame macro lens Laowa’s new 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO boasts to be the world’s smallest 2x full-frame macro lens Venus Optics has just announced their new Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. They claim that it’s the world’s lightest 2x macro lens for full-frame cameras. Measuring only 53 x 81mm and weighing in at a mere 269g for the Sony E mount version, that might indeed be the November 29, 2021 by
  • The results are in for the 500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition The results are in for the 500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition Round two of the 500px and Neil Dankoff Photography Competition has come to an end. The judges were blown away with the submissions and after much deliberation, we couldn’t be more excited to announce the winners, runner-ups, and honorable mentions from the competition. Before we get into the winners, here is a recap of the November 26, 2021 by

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Photography Tips for Beginners (20 Easy Tips - Get

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  • 1. Shoot During the Golden Hours for the Best Light 1. Shoot During the Golden Hours for the Best Light If you want amazing photos, you’ve got to have great light. Because light is essential to photography. It’s the first thing you should think about when trying to capture beautiful photos. But what counts as amazing light? The best type of light for pretty much any genre of photography is golden-hour lighting. This is the light when the sun is low in the sky, about an hour or two before sunset and after sunrise. An essential beginner photography tip is to shoot during the golden hour. During the golden hours, the sun casts a lovely glow over the entire scene. This helps light your images evenly (which is generally a good thing). It also helps you capture nice colors and details. In truth, it’s pretty tough to go wrong with golden-hour lighting. It really is that good. It’ll take any lackluster photo–and transform it into something amazing. Related Post:
  • 2. Photograph During Cloudy Light for Beautiful Colors 2. Photograph During Cloudy Light for Beautiful Colors Even though golden light is my favorite type of light for photography… …cloudy light is really good, too. Cloudy light will also give you some really stunning photography opportunities. Now, cloudy light isn’t quite as dramatic as golden-hour lighting. But it has its perks. First of all, clouds diffuse the light, so that the scene is given a subtler, softer look. This allows you to capture photos with high-contrast subjects (e.g., both black tones and white tones)–because you don’t have to deal with the blacks becoming too dark and the whites becoming too bright. Clouds also help bring out color. The soft light actually makes colors seem more saturated. So it’s often a good idea to use cloudy light if you’re shooting colorful subjects, such as flowers. Soft light makes for some really dreamy pictures. Note that you should pay attention to the quality of the clouds before shooting. If the clouds are very thick and it’s late in the day, you may not have enough light to capture beautiful photos. On the other hand, if the clouds are too thin and it’s the middle of the day, you’ll end up with harsh midday lighting, just the same as if there were no clouds at all. Which brings me to the next photography tip for beginners:
  • 3. Avoid Midday Light Whenever You Can 3. Avoid Midday Light Whenever You Can Midday light is what you get when you go out while the sun is high in the sky and the day is clear. Now, you’d think that midday light would work well for photography. It’s very bright, after all! But here’s the problem: Midday light is a bit too bright. It’s so bright that it’s harsh, causing all sorts of contrast in your photos that looks, well, bad. Plus, midday light beats down on your subject from above. This results in unpleasant shadows all over your images. That’s why you should avoid bright midday light, and instead search for better lighting: the soft light of a cloudy day, or the golden light of morning and evening. One exception to this rule is in . Because black and white images tend to look better with lots of contrast, sunny midday lighting actually works quite well. Midday light is usually bad, unless you shoot in black and white. But unless you’re shooting in black and white, if it’s sunny and midday, I recommend you stay home. Related Posts
  • 4. Expose Carefully for the Most Possible Details 4. Expose Carefully for the Most Possible Details Exposure refers to the level of brightness in an image. The goal of photography is to capture an even exposure–one that’s no so bright you lose detail in the whites, and not so dark you lose detail in the blacks. But taking an evenly exposed photo isn’t always an easy task. You’re often faced with subjects that have both dark tones and light tones–which makes them very difficult to deal with. That’s why you have to set your exposure very carefully. As a beginner photographer, learning the technical side of things can be difficult. However, once mastered, it will enhance your photos! Fortunately, all modern cameras have very good built-in meters, which analyze the scene and indicate which exposure is best. Unfortunately, camera meters aren’t always accurate. That’s where you come in; you’ve got to make corrections when the exposure is wrong. Two main cases to consider are when the scene is filled with dark tones, and when the scene is filled with light tones. An important photography tip to remember is that you can’t always rely on your camera meters for the right camera settings. If your scene is very dark, such as a nightscape, you’re going to need to darken the image to get the correct exposure. (Counterintuitive, I know! But the technical explanation for this is beyond the scope of the article.) You can use exposure compensation on your camera, which allows you to darken the image a bit. If your scene is very light, such as a snowscape, you’re going to need to brighten the image to get the correct exposure. You can lighten the image with exposure compensation. Related Post:
  • 5. Use Frontlight for Even Photos of Your Subject 5. Use Frontlight for Even Photos of Your Subject Frontlight comes from in front of your subject (and over the shoulder of you, the photographer). And frontlight is amazing for giving you nice, even lighting. This is because frontlight hits your subject from your perspective–and your camera is able to capture a photo that’s very well lit. However, you should only shoot frontlight when the sun is truly low in the sky (that is, during the golden hours). You don’t want to end up with an overly harsh shot. I took this photo using frontlight: Frontlight is a great way of getting evenly lit subjects. Notice that the shot is very even, but isn’t particularly dramatic. It’s colorful, but doesn’t hit you over the head. Frontlight is like that; a bit more subtle. Compare that to backlight, which adds a lot of drama: Backlight is a lot more dramatic than frontlight. Related Post:
  • 6. Use Backlight for Dramatic Silhouettes 6. Use Backlight for Dramatic Silhouettes Unlike frontlight, backlight is a lot more dramatic. As indicated above, it’ll get you images like this: Backlight can produce some very artistic images. And it can also get you some of the most stunning photos of all: Silhouettes. Now, backlight comes from behind your subject. To find backlight, you just need to point your camera into the sun. (You should also be careful not to actually look at the sun through your lens. That could seriously damage your eyes.) To actually create a silhouette, you’re going to need to focus on a large object, one that is framed against the sky. It often helps to get down low! Then you should use exposure compensation to underexpose your photo–to make it very dark, so dark that there’s no detail in your main object. And you’ll come away with a striking silhouette. If you want to shoot silhouettes, it’s important to remember this photography tip: shoot using backlight for stunning silhouettes.
  • 7. Choose the Right Shutter Speed for a Sharp Photo 7. Choose the Right Shutter Speed for a Sharp Photo Many photographers worry about image sharpness. And for good reason: it’s so easy to end up with an image that’s just soft–and that softness will completely ruin your photo. But the key to capturing sharp photos is simple: You just have to choose the right shutter speed. Now, shutter speed is the length of time your camera sensor is open to the world when it takes the photo. A long shutter speed keeps the camera taking a photo for a long time; a short shutter speed makes photo-taking almost instant. And the shorter your shutter speed, the less likely the image is to blur. This photo was taken with a long shutter speed. Notice how the wave is blurred: Another beginner photography tip is to choose the right shutter speed. Part of this depends on your subject. If you’re shooting a you need an ultra-fast shutter speed, because the bird itself is moving very fast. This photo required a fast shutter speed to freeze the action: Fast shutter speeds will allow you to capture crisp images of fast moving subjects. But if you’re shooting an ambling tortoise, you’ll need a very slow shutter speed, because there’s nothing much that needs to be frozen. Make sense? You can select the shutter speed on your camera–one way is to put the camera into Manual mode. Another way is to use Shutter Priority mode. (Both of these modes should be easy to access via your camera’s main dial or menu.) Just make sure that, if you’re shooting a fast-moving object, you use a fast shutter speed–something in the area of 1/500s and beyond. And no matter what, don’t drop down below 1/60s of a second or so, unless you’re using a tripod. Because even if your subject isn’t moving, your hands will shake a tiny amount, resulting in blur.
  • 8. Include a Powerful Main Subject to Stun the Viewer 8. Include a Powerful Main Subject to Stun the Viewer Composition starts with an impressive main subject. Now, your main subject should be something that stands out. Something that anchors your entire photo. This could be anything discrete: a flower, a person, a bird, you name it. But what’s important is that you include a main subject, and that it stands alone. When it comes to composition, this beginner photography tip is key: always try to include a powerful main subject. If you’re struggling to find a subject to use in your photo, ask yourself: What drew me to this scene in the first place? What is it that I want to portray here? That should give you a sense of the best main subject. Next, try to figure out how you can isolate the main subject as much as possible. Angle yourself so that any distractions are removed from the scene. If you have to, move the distractions yourself. Notice the way the main subject (a flower) is isolated in this photo: If you have a messy background, you may benefit from isolating your subject in order to achieve a more pleasing photo. That’s exactly what you want to achieve.
  • 9. Simplify Your Compositions for the Most Striking Photos 9. Simplify Your Compositions for the Most Striking Photos Now, it’s important to include a main subject. But you should also pay attention to the surroundings of that subject. In particular, you should make sure you simplify the surroundings as much as possible. If there are several colors, try to reduce them down as much as you can. If there are any additional elements that dominate the photo, get rid of them. You see, the best photos tend to be ultra-simple: A main subject. A nice background. And that’s all. Composition can be a tough aspect of photography, especially as a beginner. If you find yourself struggling, try to simplify your composition. In fact, simplicity is often the hallmark of a truly strong composition. So don’t get caught up trying to include all sorts of beauty in your composition. Keep it simple!
  • 10. Use the Rule of Thirds for Satisfying Images 10. Use the Rule of Thirds for Satisfying Images The states that the most pleasing composition puts the main subject a third of the way into the frame. A useful way to think about it is using this grid: rule of thirds grid beginner photography tips Basically, you should try to align your main subject with one of the gridlines–or, better yet, put it at the intersection of the gridlines, known as power points. If you can do this, you’ll end up with a photo that looks very balanced. For instance, I positioned my main subject along a power point for this photo: subject on power point beginner photography tips If you have another important element in your photo (such as a horizon line), it can be helpful to put that along a rule of thirds line, too. You’ll ultimately end up with a very satisfying shot! Related Post:
  • 11. Experiment With Different Angles for Unique Looks 11. Experiment With Different Angles for Unique Looks When it comes to composition, it’s important to create a balanced photo. But you should also try to create something unique. You don’t want to keep showing the world the same thing over and over, right? One of my favorite ways to create unique photos is to use creative angles. Now, there’s no set way of doing this. But I recommend you get down on the ground, underneath your subject. Shoot up, and see what type of shot you get. Exploring angles is a great way to get a unique perspective. Then move to the side. Try that angle. Walk around your subject. Aim to get an image every few steps. Finally, shoot down at your subject. See what that produces. If you just experiment with a few different angles, you’re guaranteed to come away with unique looking shots. Because that’s what different angles do: They give you perspectives that nobody’s ever seen before. So don’t be afraid to try out new angles. You never know what you might find!
  • 12. Use a Wide Aperture for the Best Backgrounds 12. Use a Wide Aperture for the Best Backgrounds Aperture refers to a diaphragm in the lens. The wider the diaphragm, the less of the photo that’s in focus. And the narrower the diaphragm, the more of the photo that’s in focus. Now, the aperture is controlled by your camera, and it’s represented by something called f-stops, like this: f/2.8, f/4, f/5.6, etc. The smaller the number, the wider the aperture. And the better looking the background. Note the difference between a shot with a wide aperture: beginner photography tips wide aperture And a shot with a narrow aperture: beginner photography tips: narrow aperture In general, wide apertures create better backgrounds overall. Backgrounds that will make your subject stand out, because they’re blurry and non-distracting. Related Post: Of course, your aperture can be too wide. If you use an aperture of f/2.8 on a subject that’s fairly deep, you’ll end up blurring out important parts of the subject. And the image just won’t work. But just keep in mind the value of a wide aperture–and how it can give you a beautifully blurred backdrop! Wide apertures can really enhance your image.
  • 13. Increase the Subject to Background Distance to Enhance the Blur 13. Increase the Subject to Background Distance to Enhance the Blur In the previous tip, you discovered how a wide aperture can increase the background blur quality. But there’s another way to enhance your background blur: By keeping a large distance between your subject and the background. You see, the closer your subject is to the background, the less blurry the background appears. This is because the wide aperture will only blur out so much–and the blur gets stronger the farther away it is from the point of focus. If you want to increase your blur, another way of doing this is to increase the distance between your subject and it’s background. One way of increasing the subject to background distance simply involves moving your subject. You can bring it out from the background, then photograph it. This is easy if your subject is a person, but less easy if your subject is an inanimate object or in the wild. Which is why you should consider other options, such as moving yourself to either side (while following the subject with your lens). A neat trick is to get down low to the ground and shoot outward. That will ensure you don’t include the ground in your background. Instead, you’ll include some beautiful area off in the distance! And speaking of getting down low:
  • 14. Get Down on Your Subject’s Level for an Intimate Image 14. Get Down on Your Subject’s Level for an Intimate Image When it comes to photography, nothing is more off-putting than an impersonal image. Instead, you want to create a photo that feels as if you’re inviting the viewer into the subject’s little world. And one of my favorite ways to create that connection, that intimacy: Get down on your subject’s level. Getting down on your subject’s level can really add to an image. For or even pets, this means crouching down until you’re shooting directly into the eyes of your subjects. For flowers, this means lying on the ground so your lens is just a few inches off the ground. Related Post: For landscapes, this means getting down low so that you can capture the vastness of the scene. It’s a pretty easy thing to do–and it’ll make a huge difference in your photos!
  • 15. Use Complementary Colors to Make Your Photos Stand Out 15. Use Complementary Colors to Make Your Photos Stand Out Color is one of the most overlooked aspects of beautiful photography. This is probably because it’s so easy to forget about. The colors in the scene are the colors you always see–so you don’t even think about them. But here’s the thing: If you can use color to your own ends… …well, you’ll get some truly gorgeous photos. Colors are an essential part of photography, this next tip will really help your photos stand out. It all starts with selecting your colors deliberately. When you go to choose a composition, make sure you have a few nice colors in the scene. Not too many, mind you–because too many colors can easily overwhelm the viewer. But which colors should you actually choose? My recommendation is to start with complementary colors. These are heavily contrasting colors, and they sit opposite one another on the color wheel. For instance, green and red are a complementary color pair. Same with yellow and purple, as well as blue and orange. If you can isolate complementary color pairs in your shots, you’ll be stunned by how your photos increase in power. They’ll stand out like they never have before! Using complementary colors can really give your photos power.
  • 16. Shoot With Different Lenses to Find Original Looks 16. Shoot With Different Lenses to Find Original Looks Photographers often get stuck in a rut–where they use the same lens over and over again. Especially if they’re shooting the same subject. So bird photographers will always use a . Landscape photographers will always use a . Portrait photographers will always use a standard lens. (You get the picture!) It can be easy to stick to your default lens, especially as a beginner photographer. But try to spruce things up and experiment with other lenses! The problem is that these lenses give you the same field of view repeatedly. So you always get similar shots. Of course, this comes with an easy fix: Go out with different lenses! Related Post: In fact, I recommend you go out shooting with a lens that’s the opposite of the one you normally use. So if you shoot wide, why not try some tight shots? And if you shoot tight portraits, try shooting wide. It’s a great way to capture original photos–and to keep you from getting in any creative ruts.
  • 17. Look at Beautiful Photography to Hone Your Sense of Composition 17. Look at Beautiful Photography to Hone Your Sense of Composition All the tips I’ve given above have been about taking pictures in the field. But did you know that there are a few ways to improve your photos… …that you can do while sitting on the couch? It’s true. And one of them is simply looking at other beautiful photography. You see, the more you look at other photography, the more your sense of composition is honed. And you’ll start to see compositions everywhere–which is exactly what you want. A beginner photography tip, that doesn’t even require you to leave the house, is to look at other photographers work. All you have to do is find a few photographers you really admire. Ideally, these photographers should be in the genres that you like the most. So if you enjoy shooting birds, find amazing bird photographers. And if you enjoy shooting street photography, look for amazing street photographers. After that, it’s just a matter of following them on social media, and checking out any new images they post to their website/blog. Keep it up every day. And pretty soon, your sense of composition will be growing in leaps and bounds!
  • 18. Boost the Contrast to Make Your Photos Pop 18. Boost the Contrast to Make Your Photos Pop As I said earlier, you don’t need to do a lot of post-processing. Just a little bit should do it. And one of the absolute best ways to give your photos a little extra oomph… …is to boost the contrast a bit. Your first photography tip for editing will help make your photos pop! You see, the more contrast you add, the more powerful the whites and blacks become. And the more powerful the overall photo looks. Now, you can up the contrast with the basic contrast slider in Lightroom (or in Photoshop, or any other basic editing program). And this should do just fine. But if you want more fine control over your image, feel free to use more specific contrast sliders, or even a tone curve, to create a more careful contrasty look.
  • 19. Increase the Tonal Range for the Best Images 19. Increase the Tonal Range for the Best Images If you’re looking to improve your photos, you can always increase the tonal range. Note that the tonal range simply refers to the range of tones throughout the photo. A photo with high tonal range has bright whites and dark blacks. Whereas a photo with low tonal range is very dark, very gray, or very light. Now, the higher the tonal range, the better your photos will look (generally speaking). So it makes sense to enhance the tonal range whenever you can. If you increase the tonal range, when editing, your images will generally look a lot better. One of the easiest ways to do this is with the whites and blacks sliders in Lightroom. Simply push the whites slider up–until you start to see a loss of detail in the brightest parts of the image. And push the blacks slider down–until you start to lose detail in the darkest part of the image. That’s all you have to do, and you’ll have maximized the tonal range! Related Post:
  • 20. Add a Bit of Vibrance to Enhance Your Colors 20. Add a Bit of Vibrance to Enhance Your Colors Vibrance is one of the most useful sliders in the Lightroom basic adjustments panel. It essentially does a ‘smart saturation’ of the entire scene. In other words, vibrance boosts the colors that aren’t very saturated, but leaves the saturated colors alone. This allows you to bring out colors–without worrying about oversaturation. Why is this so useful? Color is one of the first things people notice when they see your photos. And if the colors are flat, it’s the first strike against the photo. But if the colors jump out at them… Well, then, the shot will seem that much better. If your shot just doesn’t have much oomf, this photography tip should help you enhance your images. So I suggest you always add a bit of vibrancy to your shots. Of course, don’t overdo it–but a little color can go a long way!

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  • What are the best photography tips and techniques?

    20 Amazing Photography Tips and Techniques 1 High Speed Photography. 2 Night Photography. 3 Motion Blur. 4 Black and White Photography. 5 Monochromatic Color Photography. 6 Smoke Art Photography. 7 Macro Photography. 8 Long Exposure Photography. 9 Forced Perspective Photography. 10 Panoramic Photography. More items...

  • How can I improve my photography?

    1 – Go out and take photographs. This really is important. Just get out there with your camera, whatever it may be, and take photographs. This is the single biggest tip I can give to anyone who wants to improve their photography.

  • What is the best way to learn to take pictures?

    Learn/Workshops The only substitute for learning through reading (or watching videos) is to make images yourself. Take a class. Attend a workshop. Similar to books and websites, these are not all created equal, but, the one thing they should do is immerse you in photography for a night or a weekend, or more.

  • How to start photography as a beginner?

    20 Photography Tips for Beginners. 1 Work with Your Composition. To take engaging photos, you need to be engaged with what you’re doing. Don’t just fly by on autopilot. Instead, put ... 2 Use the Camera You Already Have. 3 Learn Which Settings Matter. 4 Don’t Overexpose Highlights. 5 Pay Attention to the Light. More items

  • What are the best tips for hand photography?

    One great tip I want to instill when photographing hands is capturing realistic, spur-of-the moment hands that are performing their usual duties. Hands with character, dirt, paint, or just generally messy can convey a sense of craftsmanship and dedication.

  • How do you take pictures when it is raining?

    Holding out your hand towards raindrops when it is raining. The focus may be on the droplet in the middle of the hand, but taking it from the angle where the photographer holds out their own hand brings each of us into the image beautifully.

  • Why do photographers put a hand in the frame?

    But adding the hand in the frame makes it much more interesting. It gives the illusion that these carrots were plucked from the ground, and photographed right away at their freshest state. In this example, we see a moment we can all relate to. Holding out your hand towards raindrops when it is raining.

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