Photography Theory

Master the fundamentals of photography and improve as a photographer. Take better photos by learning about exposure, composition, lighting, and more.

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  1. A History of Photography Part 2: The Growth

    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...

  2. Friday Photo Critique #50

    Friday Photo Critique #50

    Tutorial Beginner

    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...

  3. The Basic Recipe for Taking Great Pictures

    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...

  4. A 10 Step Introduction to Making Your First Photofilm

    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...

  5. Olympus E-PL1: An Affordable Micro Four Thirds Camera

    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...

  6. Panasonic Lumix G10: A Compact Digital SLR Alternative

    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?...

  7. Canon EOS 550D Review: Do The Specs Deliver?

    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...

  8. 8 Magical Methods for Adding Mood to Your Photos

    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...

  9. Beautiful Custom Bokeh With the Bokeh Masters Kit

    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...

  10. 50 Toddler Shots to Improve Your Family Photography

    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...

  11. The Ins and Outs of Working With Available Light

    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...

  12. Modelling 101: Tips for Dealing With an Inexperienced Model

    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...