Thrifty Decor Chick shares some tips and techniques for taking your photos to the next level. She includes techniques for composing photos as well as tips for photo editing using Picnik. Click here to go to the article.
Tutorials | 21 Things Camera Owners Should Know
If you’re a new camera owner, or you’re still trying to figure out all the doodads on your digital camera, this article from Digital Photography School will help! The article links to tutorials that cover 21 Settings, Techniques and Rules … Read More...
Tutorial: Shaped Bokeh
Jessica Jones from How About Orange shows how you can make a filter attachment for your camera lens to get different kinds of shaped bokeh (the blurry backgrounds in photos). Click here to go to the tutorial.
Camera Sim | Online SLR Simulator
Camera Sim is an online SLR simulator that allows you to practise using the various settings on an SLR camera. You can choose between aperture, shutter speed and manual modes, as well as adjust lighting conditions, ISO, distance from subject … Read More...
Teaching Your Child Photography
For the upcoming Take Your Child to Work Day (April 28th), Anna Aspnes, a photographer and designer working from home, was looking for information to help when she spent the day with her children, and compiled this list of … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart Bokeh Filter
Rebekah from A Bit of Sunshine takes you through the steps for making a bokeh filter for your camera lens. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Free Printable: Spring Photo Check list
Jill at A Matter of Memories has compiled this check list of photos to take this Spring. Click here to go to the download.
Article: Aperture and Depth of Field
This article on photozz explains how aperture affects the depth of field (or area in focus) in a photo. Learn how to control the depth of field in your photography and what aperture to use in specific situations. Click here… Read More...
Inside Glimpse of Tastespotting
For any of you (us) out there who know the angst and joy of submitting, being featured and being rejected by the quintessential food photo site tastespotting: a very interesting article HERE at the LA Times on Sarah Gim, … Read More...
Banoffee Pie
I’ve mentioned it before, but I can’t get enough of these recipe tutorials from Smashed Peas and Carrots. If I had any skill at all with a camera, I would have to mimic her perfect teaching style. Learn to … Read More...
Article: Understanding Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO
The latest in the Occasionally Technical Tuesday series from Karen Waldron is titled apertures and shutter speeds and iso (oh my!). In this post Karen comprehensively covers these three aspects – known as the exposure triangle – and supports … Read More...
Tutorial: Getting Better Focus
Ariana from Becoming Mom discusses how to get better focus in your photos. She covers the two main focusing issues 1) Focusing technique and 2) Settings (aperture/depth of field and shutterspeed), using examples and helpful diagrams. Click here to go … Read More...
It’s Photo Friday!
Today it’s all about photography! Look for links to articles about purchasing a camera and lenses, editing photos, learning exposure concepts and more. And if there is a photo related issue you want to learn more about, let me know … Read More...
Balls of Edible Art
Balls of food art. This was the sweetest. You’ll also find octopus, prawns, tomatoes, even forks. You must see the whole collection. Spotted HERE, the edible art is created by Nir Adar. {via tasteologie}
Article: Finding the Right Light
Amanda from Kevin and Amanda shares how she chooses the perfect light for taking photos in her kitchen. She shows how she positions objects to be photographed depending on the time of day. Click here to go to the article.
Underwater Cooking Photo Shoot
I am so very very much in awe of this underwater cooking photo shoot featuring Damaris of Kitchen Corners by Mark of Holladay Photo. I don’t even know what to say. Please see the full shoot HERE immediately.
Photography tips for crafters
Whether you are taking pictures of your crafts to sell or just to display on your blog having beautiful interesting photos of your crafts can be a big help to draw people in.
Elizabeth Carls has a nice blog post … Read More...
Article: Upgrading to a DSLR
This article by Sebastian Anthony on Tecca Beta outlines things you should consider when deciding if to upgrade from a compact point and shoot camera. Click here to go to the article.
Photography: Last Suppers
I’m so intrigued by this thought provoking series of photographs documenting the last meals of Death Row prisoners by photographer James Reynolds. (spotted at manmadecreation.com)
Share Your Fun Food Photos
Every time I spot a new food photo sharing site I share it with you, of course, on the off chance you’ve not already discovered it. Tastespotting, foodgawker, tasteologie, I’ve no grudges against these great sites (well, … Read More...