Choosing the Best Camera Type
Thursday 23 May 2013, 17:10 | Sarah Jo Coryell | 76x read

Choosing the Best Camera Type

Digital cameras have been around for many years but they are continuing to become the norm in terms of the equipment most photographers use. From the simple point and click camera, perfect for beginner, to the high tech digital cameras, costing thousands of dollars, there is something for every photographer.

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Low light photography: In Pursuit of the Perfect Picture
Thursday 16 May 2013, 08:26 | Rajib Mukherjee | 218x read

Low light photography: In Pursuit of the Perfect Picture

Low light photography is a challenging pursuit, one that nevertheless offers a rewarding experience at the end of the sojourn. Low light photography, however, does not end only with capturing long trails of car lights or even shooting fireworks or light painting. It is the whole aspect of shooting images in conditions when there is little light available; conditions which are less than perfect for your camera sensor to make a proper exposure.

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10 tips for beginner photographers


When you first start with photography you've got a lot to learn; equipment, composition, post processing and a whole lot more. In this article ten tips for all starting photographers to help you become a better photographer!

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Getting started with Light Painting
Wednesday 15 May 2013, 23:24 | Rajib Mukherjee | 144x read

Getting started with Light Painting

Light painting is an interesting pursuit in trick photography, the results of which are simply awe inspiring. This type of photography is shot using a slower shutter speed, more commonly in bulb mode, something that captures a long trail of light that can be manipulated to give the illusion of patterns.

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eBook review: Growing the Visionmonger 2
Monday 6 May 2013, 13:39 | Sarah Jo Coryell | 227x read

eBook review: Growing the Visionmonger 2

Every good photographer needs a little extra help now and then. A fresh perspective and a new approach to doing photography can help you feel rejuvenated and refreshed. Taking a new look on the same ole same ole can help reinvigorate you and your work.

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Taking care of your DSLR
Monday 22 April 2013, 14:11 | Rajib Mukherjee | 345x read

Taking care of your DSLR

A DSLR is a very delicate electronic product. Although some of them are built with weather sealing such as the Canon 5D mark III and the L series Canon lenses, by and large these products don't go too well with the dirt and dust. So the first thing that you have to worry about is how to keep them safe from the elements, always ready to shoot perfect pictures.

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Tips for Photographing Waterfalls
Tuesday 16 April 2013, 17:13 | Rajib Mukherjee | 531x read

Tips for Photographing Waterfalls

Waterfalls are a powerful display of nature's awe inspiring power. They are at the same time beautiful and scary, mesmerizing to the point breathtaking and yet imbibe a certain aura of might that threatens to devour everything in front of them. It is this uncanny mixture of beauty and intimidation that makes waterfalls an attractive photography subject.

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Buying your first DSLR lens
Friday 12 April 2013, 08:27 | Rajib Mukherjee | 322x read

Buying your first DSLR lens

The first question that most amateur photographers graduating from a Point & Shoot to a DSLR ask is, 'which lens should I buy?' While there is nothing wrong with an 18-55mm kit lens you may just want to swap it for something that gives you an extra advantages.

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Your photos can be stolen from your Canon 1D X
Wednesday 10 April 2013, 23:12 | Elja Trum | 356x read

Your photos can be stolen from your Canon 1D X

A German security researcher discovered vulnerabilities in the wifi module you can buy for your Canon EOS 1D X. The camera appears relatively easy to hack after which photos from the camera can be copied and even live-view and camera controls can be controled remotely.

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