Whether you're just learning photography basics or you need some advice on an advanced photo technique, our How-To section offers tips for shutterbugs at every level.
Two great approaches to improve your big strobe connectivity
Monolights and pack-powered studio strobes are aspirational purchases for a lot of photographers. Unfortunately, though, while most resources spend a decent amount of time discussing the strobes themselves, rarely do you read about how, exactly, a photographer goes about firing those strobes.
Every important step in the making of an architectural exterior
When you want to make a great architectural image you've got to flex a variety of creative muscles. On a recent high-rise shoot I put a few of my photographic skills to use.
Four affordable alternatives to expensive macro glass
I've got a great macro lens and I love shooting with it. It's got image stabilization and a fast maximum aperture, and I find it immensely useful when making big photos of small objects.
In order to make the perfect picture, you’ve got to wait for the perfect light. Then wait some more.
I was recently commissioned to photograph a high-rise office building for its new owner, and I knew my best opportunity for a dramatic shot was going to be at sunset.
The simple switch from color to grayscale isn’t enough—to make beautiful black-and-white photos, you need a more refined approach
Black-and-white photography is easier than ever. Rather than relying on specialized film, papers and chemistry, photographers are now free to take pictures and then decide to make them black-and-white.
The basic gray card can help you master color control
Everybody knows the importance of accurate white balance, and we all know that a simple and effective way to ensure accurate white balance is to shoot a gray card.
The three things every photographer should know how to do with a flash
No matter what kind of handheld flash you use, whether it's a Canon or a Nikon or a Quantum or a Metz, there are three key things every photographer should know how to do with that flash.
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