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A History of Photography Part 2: The Growth

Tutorial • Beginner

The first part in our "History of Photography" series took a look at Camera Obscura, the invention of the camera, and introduced us to some of the very first...

Ivan Tolmachev • 13 Oct 2010
Theory

Friday Photo Critique #50

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Friday Photo Critique is our weekly community project, where we publish a photograph submitted by one of our wonderful readers, then ask you all to offer...

David Appleyard • 17 Sep 2010
Theory

The Basic Recipe for Taking Great Pictures

Tutorial • Beginner

Sometimes when you take a photo the result isn’t quite what you expected, it could be overexposed (too much light), underexposed (too dark), or simply is out...

Dario Mendoza • 26 Aug 2010
Audio

A 10 Step Introduction to Making Your First Photofilm

Tutorial • Beginner

Many have turned to video to meet the demand for web-based media, but the increasingly popular medium of Photofilms provide a simple and highly effective way...

Simon Bray • 19 Aug 2010
Theory

Olympus E-PL1: An Affordable Micro Four Thirds Camera

Tutorial • Beginner

Touted as the most affordable addition to the Olympus Micro Four Thirds camera range, today we're going to be taking a look at the Olympus E-PL1. It's an...

Rod Lawton • 18 Aug 2010
Theory

Panasonic Lumix G10: A Compact Digital SLR Alternative

Tutorial • Beginner

The Lumix G10 is Panasonic's new, affordable micro four thirds hybrid, but has there been too much cost-cutting to make this a viable alternative to an SLR?...

Rod Lawton • 28 Jul 2010
Theory

Canon EOS 550D Review: Do The Specs Deliver?

Tutorial • Beginner

We're taking another in-depth look at a new camera today, the Canon EOS 550D (the EOS Rebel T2i). This is Canon's latest consumer Digital SLR offering, and...

Rod Lawton • 23 Jun 2010
Tripods & Supports

8 Magical Methods for Adding Mood to Your Photos

Tutorial • Beginner

With today's modern digital cameras, it's easy to take a well-exposed photo. But how do you take it a step further and capture an image that encompasses the...

Andrew Gibson • 17 Jun 2010
Theory

Beautiful Custom Bokeh With the Bokeh Masters Kit

Tutorial • Beginner

Today we'll be reviewing a product called The Bokeh Master's Kit. We'll tell go through what it is, how to use it, and whether or not you should consider...

Josh Johnson • 11 Jun 2010
Portrait

50 Toddler Shots to Improve Your Family Photography

Tutorial • Beginner

In honor of the most photogenic beings on the planet, we've compiled 100 amazing and fun shots of toddlers doing what they do best: completely capturing our...

Josh Johnson • 8 Jun 2010
Theory

The Ins and Outs of Working With Available Light

Tutorial • Beginner

In this article we'll be taking a look at how you can work with available light, making the most of the natural illumination around you. We'll consider...

Diana Eftaiha • 29 May 2010
Theory

Modelling 101: Tips for Dealing With an Inexperienced Model

Tutorial • Beginner

Whenever I organise a shoot, I try to find models who know what they are doing. That said, you will always come across someone who you would love to strut...

Harley Alexander • 27 May 2010