Posts

What Is Hyperfocal Distance? Hyperfocal distance is the closest focusing distance where elements in your composition at ‘infinity’ are acceptably sharp. Infinity is the most extreme distance your lens can focus to. If you want to focus on an element in the foreground and keep your background in focus, you need to know how to calculate the hyperfocal distance. It is different for every lens focal length. You might ask, “Isn’t stopping down my lens to its narrowest aperture going to make everything in focus?...

Now don’t worry, you don’t need to hire a lawyer. A simple real estate photography contract will do the job most of the time. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info? See how it all works here.] Real Estate Photography Contract: Main Terms to Include The first step is to know the following main terms that you should include: Let’s look at these points in detail....

Photographers need to have a high-quality printer to do their photos justice. But the paper you choose also has a huge impact. Red River paper is one of the most popular inkjet papers out there, but is it the best paper for you? Read our review to find out. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money....

In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the ten most expensive photographs ever sold. From shots of iconic figures to images of everyday life, these photos have fetched staggering prices at auction So whether you’re a budding photographer yourself or just curious about the business side of things, read on to learn about the ten most expensive photographs ever sold! 10. The Pond – Moonlight: Most Expensive Photographs Edvard Steichen – 1904 The artist created the early photograph by applying light-sensitive gums....

[ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info? See how it all works here.] Consider the Crop Factor Lens for Food Photography Before buying a lens, you need to know whether your camera has a full frame sensor or a cropped one. You can have the best camera for food photography, but the lens will only function well if you know your camera’s sensor....

Every photograph that you can think of, has the potential to be black and white. It only depends on your imagination and a few key skills. This post will show you how to make the most of black and white photography. Black and White Photography: General Black and White vs Color Photography Tones and contrast are stronger in black and white. Black and white can bring out emotions stronger than colors....

Think beyond shots of the family at the dinner table digging into the turkey. Thanksgiving day offers a variety of creative opportunities for images that go beyond the expected. Here are 10 tips to make the most of Thanksgiving photography. Plan Your Thanksgiving Photography Shoot in Advance We all want our shots to look like they were taken by a pro rather than Uncle Don with his point-and-shoot. This is where planning ahead comes in....

Having access to a camera 24/7 has its benefits. We can photograph everything! The downside? What do we do with all those images? This article gives you our picks for the best free photo storage app. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info? See how it all works here....

Luckily, there are so many fantastic card reader options out there. And we’ll help you choose the best SD card reader for you. Our top choice is the ProGrade Digital Card Reader. Thanks to its great transfer speeds, durable design, and reliable actions, this card reader will be with you for years! [Note: ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money....

Let’s dive in and walk through these twelve tips. You’ll start creating magazine-worthy interior photography in no time! 12. Interior Photography: Focusing on the Details Have you ever photographed for real estate listings? Then you may have gotten a taste of what interior shooting photography is like. But architectural or interior photography is different than real estate photography. You need to put more time and energy into each part of the process, including post-production....

It doesn’t matter if you shoot in a studio or nature, posed or candid. There are dog photographers that can help you reach your goals. In this article, I’ve collected some of the best pet photographers. Take a look and let them inspire you and your pet photography! 1. Alicja Zmyslowska, Dog Photographers When thinking about dog photography, Alicja’s is a name that comes to mind. This Polish photographer invented a new style of dog photography....

While you are photographing the atmosphere and the essential shots that make up the wedding album, guests are free to let themselves go wild in front of the photo booth. In this article, we look at some of our favourite wedding photo booth ideas you can try at yours! [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money....

This article will look at 35mm vs 50mm primes and what their attributes are. We will also explain why you should always have a prime lens in your bag. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info? See how it all works here.] Comparing 35mm vs 50mm Prime Lenses: What are the Differences?...

The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Art DG OS HSM is the best Sigma Art Lens, in our opinion. (It’s also available for Nikon, Sony, and other camera brands.) The optical quality is excellent. And it has a versatile zoom range. It’s equipped with image stabilization, good autofocus, and pristine glass. But if that’s not the Sigma Art Lens for you, check out the full list below. Our Favorite Sigma Art Lenses Sigma organizes its lenses into three distinct product lines—Art, Contemporary, and Sports....

You may be asking, “What is a 50 mm lens good for?” In this article, we are going to run through what a 50mm standard lens is and why it’s awesome. 50mm Lenses—Prime vs Zoom Every single lens is split into two groups—zoom lenses and prime lenses. No matter if you are using a wide angle, standard, or telephoto lens, they either have a fixed focal length or they don’t....

The Sensyne Ring Light with Tripod is the best ring light on the market. The brightness and temperature options give you excellent lighting control. The sturdy tripod gives you a stable platform to work from. And it comes with a Bluetooth shutter remote for easy shooting. It’s a bargain you can’t afford to miss. [Note: ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money....

The process of correcting this effect is called white balance (WB). Today I will show you how to fix white balance in Lightroom. What You Need to Follow This Tutorial on White Balance in Lightroom To follow this tutorial, all you need is: An image file in RAW format An Adobe Lightroom software Optional: A grey card Shoot in Raw Format to Make White Balance Adjustments Digital cameras usually offer us two file formats to save our images as; RAW or JPEG....

What is the Lightroom Histogram? A histogram is a graphical representation of measurable data. It is basically a graph. It has an X-axis showing the values of a specific variable, and a Y-axis showing the amount or frequency of each value. In photography, we meet two histograms: the image histogram and the color histogram. The former shows the tonal distribution of the image. It plots the number of pixels that each tonal value has in the image....

We will show you how to do it in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom. And it’s easier than you may think. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info? See how it all works here.] What is it? And Why Make a Watermark for Photos? A watermark is a way of signing your images as the owner....

Smartphone cameras can take amazing photographs nowadays. But there are a few points to consider to get the most out of your phone’s camera. Different environments need different techniques. And you must choose the best option. Luckily, we give you plenty of suggestions to try out. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money....