Photography Tutorials and Techniques

Processing Infrared Photography Step By Step

2008-11-04 07:21:16

In this tutorial we go step by step through the processing of infrared images from an unconverted digital camera.


Shooting Infrared Photography Step By Step

2008-11-04 06:31:51

In this tutorial we go step by step through shooting infrared with your normal, unmodified digital camera.


After the Shoot, Part 2: Basic Image Adjustment in Adobe Camera RAW

2008-07-23 10:01:47

This ongoing series of articles covers what do you do after you have taken the picture with your digital camera. In this part we examine the basics of working with Adobe Camera RAW.


Flower Photography Lit from Within, A Couple of Hours of Fun

2008-06-17 07:02:50

A day of boredom caused me to play with my camera gear and see if I could do something different. Here are the resulting floral photographs.


After the Shoot, Part 1: Import

2008-06-07 10:38:01

This ongoing series of articles covers what do you do after you have taken the picture with your digital camera.


Infrared with my Canon 100-400mm L Series Lens

2008-04-20 10:18:04

A day out shooting included some shooting with my 100-400mm lens.


Abstracting the Seascape

2008-03-21 12:08:57

I was shooting with the new Olympus E-3 dSLR down at the beach and decided to create some abstracted seascapes by shooting in infrared and making use of the long exposures.


Joy in the Water

2008-03-07 02:43:25

Having a camera that can shoot underwater adds all sorts of photo possibilities. Last summer we took an Olympus u725SW with us on holiday.


The Advantage of Infrared from a Plane

2008-02-26 12:18:34

Yesterday and today I was in Sydney for an Autodesk press event and, as usual, I took my converted for IR Canon 350D with me, and the results were interesting.


Using Crossed Polarizers for a Variable ND Filter

2008-02-23 05:31:23

Strong neutral density filters are great for landscape photography when you want to allow motion blur to occur. But they can be expensive and hard to find.


Infrared at Hanging Rock

2008-02-18 22:03:32

A day out shooting at Hanging Rock with my infrared converted Canon 350D camera Hanging Rock is an amazing place.


FotoTip - Making Do

2007-12-20 04:26:59

Mark Alberhasky looks at using point and shoot cameras and comes to the conclusion it is all in the photographer, not in the gear.


FotoTip - Chance and Vision

2007-10-24 22:50:25

Mark Alberhasky looks at the value of planning and practice in photography.


Circular Polarizers, A Filter You Need

2007-08-08 08:57:26

There is the temptation to believe that you don’t need any filters for your digital camera, that you can do it all in Photoshop. But at least one is, in my view, essential for digitals, the circular polarizing filter.


Using Circular Polarizing Filters for Digital Infrared Photography

2007-08-04 04:02:26

We don’t normally think of using polarizing filters when shooting infrared but I decided to try it out.


White Balance and Digital Infrared Images

2007-02-06 04:56:36

We test various white balance settings for infrared images and come to the obvious conclusion.


It Doesn’t Need to Stop When the Sun Goes Down: Night-time Infrared Photography

2007-02-05 06:55:57

Many people fall into the trap of thinking that infrared photography is an activity for full sun and when confronted with a beautiful treed landscape or a portrait subject. Nothing could be further from the truth and you can use a camera for infrared photography whenever you like the results.


Digital Infrared With A Converted Camera

2007-01-27 21:23:48

Whilst all digital cameras are capable of taking an infrared image if an IR transmitting/visible light blocking filter is used, exposures will be long. Converting a digital camera for IR work solves this and other issues.


Digital Macro Photography – An Overview

2007-01-16 03:02:36

In this article we explore some aspects of macro photography with digital cameras. Macro is an excellent photography area that can really make good use of the strengths of digital cameras. This is the first of a series of articles on macro techniques and subjects.


Depth of Field – How does it really work?

2007-01-15 23:59:58

Depth of field is one of the least well-used aspects of photographic control. Yet it really is very simple to get your head around.


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Useful External Content:

Composition (thanks to Dawn from the Yahoo DigitalRebels list for the pointers)

The Getty - Elements of Art
PhotoInf - Composition
emptyeasel - 9 Steps to Better Compostions
Nancy Doyle - Composition

Inspiration

Seek Out Peers

2008-08-29 22:31:32

While there is great value in the idea of the artist or photographer working away in blissful isolation, there is also a lot of value in learning from others.


Winter in Infrared, part 1

2008-07-13 12:26:54

I've been shooting a lot of infrared photography recently with my converted Canon 350D. Here are some of the latest images.


Most Recent Infrared Photography

2008-05-29 20:53:23

I do love infrared photography. So when testing other cameras I still had my IR camera handy.


Autumn (Downunder) in Infrared

2008-05-13 09:49:23

It is autumn in Australia and I was curious to see how the landscape would render in infrared.


The Permanent Tourist

2008-04-20 11:17:05

An exhibit by PhotoArts Group from April 30 to May 24 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts


World Heritage Virtual Tour Adds 80 New Sites With the Help of REALVIZ® Stitcher® Unlimited

2008-03-03 11:33:03

WHTour.org is a stunning 360-degree virtual tour of World Heritage sites from across the globe.


May 2007 Outstanding Art/Photo Site Award – Eirik Holmoyvik Photography

2007-05-30 05:43:55

Eirik lives in Bergen, Norway and takes a wide range of photographs, from landscapes to street scenes, all of which is striking.


May 2007 Outstanding Art/Photo Site Award – David Burdeny

2007-05-24 22:42:31

David Burdeny is an architect who seems to be making a big name for himself as a fine art photographer. A Landscape photographer, David’s images have an amazing calmness about them.


May 2007 Outstanding Art/Photo Site Award – Barbara Leven Photography

2007-05-11 19:27:17

Barbara Leven’s photography of the urban and natural landscape through tight, detail shots is striking.


Jan 2007 Outstanding Art/Photo Site Award - Mehmet Özgür

2007-01-18 18:13:43

Mehmet Özgür has simply stunning landscape photography and the most amazing studies of smoke.


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Photography News

Thinktank Photo October Competition Finalists - Macro

2008-12-02 23:45:21

We are pleased to announce the winner and show all the finalists in the October Macro competition.


Thinktank Photo September Competition Finalists - Water

2008-12-02 10:10:14

We are pleased to announce the winner and show all the finalists in the September Water competition.


Gitzo Offers High-Performance Jackets for Professional Photographers

2008-10-30 11:22:00

New Jackets Provide Unprecedented Level of Versatility for the On-the-Go Pro


Metz Launches New Wireless Macro Slave Flash

2008-10-30 11:17:02

New Metz Mecablitz 15 MS-1 Digital Ensures Balanced and Precise Lighting


Gitzo Unveils New Line of Center Ball Heads

2008-10-30 11:11:26

New Heads Feature Best Weight to Max-Load Ratio in the Market


Gossen Introduces Starlite 2 Digital Exposure Meter

2008-10-30 10:39:21

New Meter is Ideal for all Measuring Tasks in the Fields of Photography, Film and Photometry


Manfrotto Launches New Do It Yourself Photo Kits

2008-10-24 08:39:48

New D.I.Y. Kits Give the Enthusiast Shooter the Tools to Master At-Home Photo Projects


Nik Software Announces Free Update to Dfine® 2.0

2008-10-23 12:56:31

New update to Dfine 2.0 brings award-winning noise reduction to Aperture™, adds compatibility with Photoshop® Smart Objects, and provides new debanding control


Nik Software Announces Complete Collection of Award-Winning Digital Photographic Filters for Aperture

2008-10-23 12:54:17

Complete Collection for Aperture includes versions of Dfine® 2.0, Viveza™, Color Efex Pro™ 3.0, Silver Efex Pro™, and Sharpener Pro™ 3.0


Nik Software Announces Sharpener Pro™ 3.0

2008-10-23 12:52:21

New plug-in for Photoshop® and Aperture™ incorporates U Point® technology for precise selective sharpening


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Photography Analysis

Economic Pressures and Your Photography Business

2008-10-22 04:12:09

With all the doom and gloom around about the economy it is a good time to reflect on its potential impact, strategies to work with it and make it a positive for your photography or related business.


More on In-camera vs Post-camera Photography

2007-06-01 21:02:54

As a followup to my article on the HP professional photography blog, I explore some of the reasons why people might want to explore both ends of this spectrum of practice.


Right, Wrong Thinking and Its Impact on Photography

2007-05-27 09:05:34

There are thought patterns or ways of thinking that are liberating and others that are limiting. This is true in all of life, but it also applies to our photography.


Foto Tips - How do I decide what to shoot

2007-04-27 21:44:32

Mark Alberhasky discusses one to the deepest questions acing most photographers.


Follow-up to Competition Terms and Conditions

2007-04-09 18:57:29

An email has prompted a follow-up about the competition that triggered the original piece.


Beware of a Competition's Terms and Conditions

2007-04-04 03:44:06

The latest competition email I received prompted me to comment on competition terms in general.


The Old and The New

2007-03-04 03:01:33

A workshop led me to consider the mixing of the old and the new in photography. This is one of the things I really love about photography, there are no rules really and you are free to mix processes and techniques to get what.


August 2006 Site Award – Innervisions by Steven N. Meyers

2006-08-03 17:17:03

Site Innervision shows the fine art x-ray photography of Steven N. Meyers


How Does Digital Infrared Work?

2006-03-08 21:55:22

How is it that you can put an infrared filter on the front of effectively all digital cameras and get an IR image? In this article we set out to examine how this happens and how to interpret the results.


Issues in Digital Camera Design

2005-06-01 03:25:25

In this interview we talk to several people with a deep knowledge of digital camera design. While the interview is now two years old, the information in it is still highly relevant.


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10 Latest ImageMaker Tips


Push Yourself That Bit More, and Thus Push Your Photography


Shoot Extras and With Variety


View Your Camera and Computer as Part of One System


Shoot Smart


Every Image Has a Story


Work With Many Levels


Print In More Sizes


Shoot Always


Plan, Then Shoot


Print Magazines We Get Inspiration From:

Focus - Fine Art Photography Magazine

Black & White Magazine

Camera Arts