Tips & Tricks

Many of you of have probably seen the white balance feature on your camera, but either don’t use it, or unsure what exactly it does. Understanding the function of white balance can dramatically improve your photographs and also make post-processing much easier and quicker. It may sound technical, but it’s ...

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I have talked a lot about how to use traditional film SLRs during the few past weeks in this little series about manual photography. So I think it’s about time to look at the different options manual photographers can choose from. In the following we will look at the specs ...

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Nowadays, more digital point and shoot cameras are now equipped with manual functions. These manual functions allow you to be more flexible and creative in your approach to photography, enabling you to change the shutter speed, aperture and ISO. However, what exactly do these settings mean? And how does changing ...

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In the last post with tips for lovers of manual photography, I shared with you some insights on how to get to know your camera and master some of the difficulties that come with traditional SLRs. I hope you all tried out at least some, and made the ones that work ...

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Urban photography is one of my favorite photography subjects. I love capturing the essence of a city, from the hustle bustle streets, to the outer residential areas. But how do you really capture the spirit of an urban landscape? Here are 10 tips to help you. Your feedback and more ...

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After we discussed what makes manual photography such a relaxing and creative activity in the last post about manual SLRs, this time I want to share some tips and tricks on how to get more familiar with your manual SLR. Having these things in mind should help you better understand ...

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