Article: Fill the frame when shooting a portrait: Fix the Pix, Episode 7.Are...
The trouble with people pictures is most photographers don't get close enough. Look at the difference a more intimate approach can make!
View ArticleArticle: "Why is my nose so big?" Fix the Pix, Episode 8.Avoid the fun-house...
You've followed my advice and are shooting frame-filling portraits with your compact digital camera. But did you remember to zoom, or did you leave your lens at its widest setting? Here's the one time...
View ArticleArticle: Avoid uneven portrait lighting under trees: Fix the Pix, Episode...
While taking pictures in open shade is generally a good thing, there’s an exception to this rule when you’re under the shade of a big, leafy tree and the sun light peaks through here and there.
View ArticleArticle: Undo unflattering flash with a simple setting: Fix the Pix, Episode...
Avoid on-camera flash as much as possible. But when there's insufficient light to get a decent shot without it, here's a simple way to get more flattering people pictures with it.
View ArticleArticle: Did you shake your camera while in night portrait mode? Fix the...
What to do when a mode designed to save people pictures in low light ruins them instead.
View ArticleArticle: Don't let far flash foible leave your subject in the dark: Fix the...
Have you ever shot pictures of a ballgame or a concert at a stadium or arena—or just across a room—and were disappointed to see...not much of anything?
View ArticleArticle: Don’t overuse your zoom lens: Fix The Pix, Episode 13.Superzooms...
At the longest focal length, zoom lenses on compact cameras produce darker images, especially when shooting with your flash.
View ArticleArticle: Off-color remarks: Fix the Pix, Episode 14.What to do when the...
Are your pictures coming out too blue or orange? It's time to learn how to set your White Balance.
View ArticleArticle: Hold Your Camera Steady.Hand-holding tips
Very few photographers use a tripod or monopod to take all their pictures, and even the best built-in anti-shake systems have limitations. That's why it's still very important to hold your camera...
View ArticleArticle: Six Ways to Hand-Hold Your Camera.Shake-reduction photo techniques
When the light gets low and you don't have a tripod, you need to get a better grip on your camera. Here are a few tips to help you and your camera go steady.
View ArticleArticle: Perfect Beach Exposures Every Time.No more grey sand!
The problem with beaches (or snowy landscapes, or any scene where there’s a lot of white or light colors) is that they mislead camera meters.
View ArticleArticle: Teaching Children To Take Pictures.They're never too young to learn!
“First, I took picures. Then I learned to walk so I could get a higher point of view.” That's what I say when someone asks how long I've been into photography. When would be an appropriate time to...
View ArticleArticle: FAQ: How do you control shutter speed to minimize camera shake?.The...
Here's a modern modification of a rule of thumb for shake-free handheld photos.
View ArticleArticle: Take Pictures of Fireworks You Can Be Proud Of.How to capture the...
No matter what kind of camera you own or your level of photographic knowledge, you can capture stunning fireworks this 4th of July!
View ArticleArticle: Winter photography tips: Protect your gear in extreme cold.How to...
Working in cold weather presents problems for both photographers and their equipment. Here are some tips from an expert.
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