How to Fix Poor White Balance in Your Photos with Post Processing

Last week we told you all about camera white balance and how to fix color issues right in your camera. But what about the photos you’ve already taken that need a little help? Read on as…

Should You Buy a Second Hand Full Frame Camera or a New Crop Sensor Camera?

One decision that a lot of improving photographers face when it’s time to buy or upgrade their DSLR or mirrorless camera is whether they should buy a new crop sensor camera or an older, second-hand…
Why Are Good Camera Lenses So Important?

Why Are Good Camera Lenses So Important?

Camera lenses are more important than the camera they’re attached to, at least in most situations. An entry level DSLR with a great lens will take great photos while a $10,000 professional camera with a…
How to Take Photos With a Straight Horizon

How to Take Photos With a Straight Horizon

Something always looks off about photos where the horizon isn’t straight. It’s possible to fix it in Photoshop (or another image editor like Lightroom, Pixelmator, or Capture One) but it’s better to get it as…
How to Nail Exposure on Location When You Take Photographs

How to Nail Exposure on Location When You Take Photographs

It sucks when, after a day or week taking photographs, you come home, look at your shots, and realize you’ve messed up the exposure. You might be able to fix things with a bit of…
How to Get the Most from Autofocus With Your Camera

How to Get the Most from Autofocus With Your Camera

The autofocus in modern cameras is incredible but, if you don’t know how to use it properly, it can feel random and capricious. Here’s what you need to know about autofocus to get sharply focused photos…
How to Use a Camera If You Need Glasses

How to Use a Camera If You Need Glasses

If you need glasses, taking good pictures might seem a little tricky. There are a few things you can do to make it easier. Needing glasses—or even being totally blind—is not a barrier to taking great…
Can You Take a Camera Tripod as Carry-On on an Airplane?

Can You Take a Camera Tripod as Carry-On on an Airplane?

The first time I took my camera tripod on an airplane as carry-on luggage I was terrified. Was airport security going to confiscate it? What about the airline staff at the boarding gate? Or at…
The Best Free Apps for Creating a Digital Photo Collage

The Best Free Apps for Creating a Digital Photo Collage

Digital photo collages are a great way to showcase a few of your favorite, related photos. Sure, you could manually create your own using photo editing software, but specialized apps that automatically handle resizing photos…
Why Are Camera Lenses So Big and Heavy?

Why Are Camera Lenses So Big and Heavy?

The mirrorless camera revolution was meant to bring about smaller, lighter camera gear but in reality, camera manufacturers have just taken the opportunity to make bigger, better lenses. The why comes down to the physics of lenses. Manipulating…