Tips & Tricks

Photographing Animals

This articles discusses how to approach photographing both domesticated and wild animals (and everything in between).

Photographing Children

A few simple steps to successful child photography besides the usual photographic skills.

Still Life Photography

A brief article that discusses still life photography techniques.

Tips for Great “On Location” Senior Portraits

A fantastic, in-depth article on everything you’ll need to know to prepare for and take great, on location, senior portraits.

Tips for Photographing Wildlife

A great collection of tips on how to photograph animals both in zoos and in the wild.

The Key to Good Sunsets

A great overview on how to capture the perfect sunset photographs.

The Filter Factor

A look at the math behind the “filter factor.”

A Field Guide to Child Development for Photographys' Sake

A great field guide with insights and tips on how best to deal with and photograph children, broken down into nine age-groups.

Travel Photography: The KISS Principle

Don’t get lost in your gear - Keep It Simple (Shutterbug) is best when it comes to travel photography.

Adding a Copyright Metafile to your Photos in Photoshop CS2

A quick and easy method to add a copyright metafile to multiple photos using Photoshop CS2 and Adobe Bridge.

Depth of Field Calculator

A depth of field calculator for use with Microsoft Excel. Use it from your computer or your pda to calculate the most appropriate DOF for every shot.

The Relationship Between Aperture and Focal Length

A mathimatical look at the relationship between aperture and focal length.

What is EXIF?

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about EXIF from what it stands for, to what it’s useful for.

The Rule of Thirds Revisited

What is the “Rule of Thirds” anyways? And why is it such an important part of photography? Read this insightful tip to find out.

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