Five Career Options to Consider as a Photographer

Five Career Options to Consider as a Photographer

Professional photography is an attractive career option for anyone interested in the creative arts. As well as being a way to make a living doing something you love, average salaries for professional photographers mean it can be rewarding financially. Ultimately you may choose to start your own photography business once you have experience in the…

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Old-Style Film Cameras?

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Old-Style Film Cameras?

It may seem odd in today’s world to even consider using a camera that takes film rather than digital, especially as virtually everyone has a pretty good one on their phone. For many, the times of dropping films off at the photo lab and coming back in an hour to pick up prints is just…

How to Set the Commander Mode Flash Feature on Nikon D750/D7200/D7500

How to Set the Commander Mode Flash Feature on Nikon D750/D7200/D7500

Hey there, this is Kush Sharma, your photography instructor and the creator of Off-Camera Flash for Beginners Course , a 4 hour long course (33 videos), designed to help you master your off-camera flash (available via Udemy.com). In this post, we will learn how to tinker with the flash settings to set the commander mode…

7 Myths About Working As A Professional Photographer

7 Myths About Working As A Professional Photographer

Turning a hobby or passion into a way to make a living is something many people dream of. In the world of photography, it’s perfectly possible if you have good camera skills and determination. There are many misconceptions about working as a professional photographer, and some of these are perpetuated by the industry. There are…

What is the difference between a Nikon 50mm f1.8D and 50mm f1.8G lens? And which one should you buy?

What is the difference between a Nikon 50mm f1.8D and 50mm f1.8G lens? And which one should you buy?

It’s a common question among beginners – Which one should I buy? The 50mm F1.8G lens Or the 50mm f1.8D lens   Well if you’re reading this in 2018, then the most likely answer is  – 50mm f1.8G. But let’s see why. A lot of websites out there compare the image sharpness, bokeh quality, etc…

Five Practical Reasons Why Photography is a Useful and Special Hobby

Five Practical Reasons Why Photography is a Useful and Special Hobby

When it comes to making a case for learning and developing photography as a hobby, the usual answers lie in the realm of esoteric philosophical answers like – it helps you to see and understand the beauty of the world, it helps you respect nature and beauty, and so on. While that is true, photography…

Three Common Composition Mistakes Made by Beginner Photographers

Three Common Composition Mistakes Made by Beginner Photographers

Composing a shot is a skill that can prove to be elusive for many photographers. Some people are born with a “photographer’s eye” while others need to gradually learn and get better at it. But even the best can make mistakes and here are three of those common ones: 1. Not straightening the horizon An…

Evaluative (Matrix) Metering vs. Spot Metering: A Comparison

Evaluative (Matrix) Metering vs. Spot Metering: A Comparison

Understanding the metering system in a camera can help you get the correct exposure very quickly. The two most common types of metering systems are – Evaluative (Canon)/Matrix (Nikon), which is the default metering system and Spot Metering. When you take a shot, the camera works by taking into account the exposure for a certain…

How to Shoot the Milky Way Using a DSLR. A Step-by-Step Tutorial by Sadiq Dastagir.
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How to Shoot the Milky Way Using a DSLR. A Step-by-Step Tutorial by Sadiq Dastagir.

This is a guest post by Sadiq Dastagir, a film maker and photographer from Pune, India. Sadiq, tell us something about yourself. My name is Sadiq Dastagir. I’m from Pune city and I am a film-maker by profession. Photography is something that was always on my mind since my composition skills were decent but when…