Photographing

Master the fundamentals of photography, including exposure, composition, and working with light to capture great images.

Getting started with Photographing

  • How to Use Focal Length to Compress Elements in a Photograph

    How to Use Focal Length to Compress Elements in a Photograph

    Marie Gardiner
  • A Photographer's Guide to Light: Noticing Diffuse Reflection

    A Photographer's Guide to Light: Noticing Diffuse Reflection

    Marie Gardiner
  • How to Adjust the Shadows in Photos Using Lightroom Classic

    How to Adjust the Shadows in Photos Using Lightroom Classic

    Jamie Evan
  • All Photographing content:

    1. Quick Tip: Simple Steps for Avoiding Camera Shake

      Quick Tip: Simple Steps for Avoiding Camera Shake

      Tutorial Beginner

      Camera shake is a problem that all photographers face. Although lots of lenses come with VR (Vibration Reduction) or IS (Image Stabilization) technology, not...

    2. Quick Tip: The Easy Way to Shoot Fireworks

      Quick Tip: The Easy Way to Shoot Fireworks

      Tutorial Beginner

      Shooting fireworks is easy once you support your camera well. That's one of a few tips that will make your firework shots a lot better. Try these tips during...

    3. How to Become a Spontaneous Photographer

      How to Become a Spontaneous Photographer

      Tutorial Beginner

      Being spontaneous means opening your eyes up to the photographic opportunities around you. It means trying new photo techniques, having the desire to dive...

    4. The Complete Guide to Photographing Classical Musicians

      The Complete Guide to Photographing Classical Musicians

      Tutorial Beginner

      For those of us who regularly take promotional shots of bands and fashion, it can be easy to get stuck in a rut of approaching the same clientele over and...

    5. Your Guide to Stunning Surf Photography

      Your Guide to Stunning Surf Photography

      Tutorial Beginner

      A surfer performing a maneuver on a beautiful wave is always a photographic inspiration. Every wave is different and every surfer has his or her own unique...

    6. Secrets Of Traveling With One Lens

      Secrets Of Traveling With One Lens

      Tutorial Beginner

      One question I receive regularly deals with photography and travel. “I only want to take one lens. What's a good one?” This desire to simplify and lighten...

    7. The Basics of Better Moon Photography

      The Basics of Better Moon Photography

      Tutorial Beginner

      It controls the tides and even some people's moods. It watches over us at night and sometimes makes a guest appearance during the day. It's our only...

    8. 10 Inspirational Personal Project Ideas

      10 Inspirational Personal Project Ideas

      Tutorial Beginner

      Engaging with a personal project can be an extremely good way to aid your progress as a photographer. Not only does it force you to take photographs, it...

    9. How to Make Fantastically Fun Jack 'O Lantern Photos

      How to Make Fantastically Fun Jack 'O Lantern Photos

      Tutorial Beginner

      "Trick or treat!" Halloween is knocking on the door. It is a very popular holiday in many countries. It brings the spirit of mystic, fear, magic and fairy....

    10. How to Create a Sense of Depth to Your Photos

      How to Create a Sense of Depth to Your Photos

      Tutorial Beginner

      Today we will take a look at how to add some sense of depth to your photographs and thus make them become alive and more interesting to the viewer. By making...

    11. Dealing With Foliage: Green and Yellow Saturation

      Dealing With Foliage: Green and Yellow Saturation

      Tutorial Intermediate

      I've noticed around the internet that a great many people struggle with foliage. A large number of people don't even seem to notice that there's an issue,...

    12. How to Use the Histogram

      How to Use the Histogram

      Tutorial Beginner

      In this tutorial you'll learn about the histogram, and what it's able to tell you about your photography. If you're going to use the back of your camera as...