Photography: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
PhotoBucket
a review of photobucket image sharing website
a review of photobucket image sharing website
Make Your Own Background
How to make your own old master style photography background.
How to make your own old master style photography background.
Camera Parts
Information on the parts of a camera
Information on the parts of a camera
Travel With Your Camera
Information on how to protect your camera while traveling.
Information on how to protect your camera while traveling.
Photography Lighting
Information on lighting in photography and how to control it
Information on lighting in photography and how to control it
Shutter Speed
Detailed information on what shutter speed is and how shutter speed affects photography.
Detailed information on what shutter speed is and how shutter speed affects photography.
Photo Print Sizes
Information on the different available printing sizes of photographs and how they compare to each other
Information on the different available printing sizes of photographs and how they compare to each other
Aperture
A photography lesson on aperture and its effect on photographs.
A photography lesson on aperture and its effect on photographs.
Children's Photography Props
Inexpensive props for children's portrait photography.
Inexpensive props for children's portrait photography.
Preset Camera Modes
A photography lesson on what preset camera modes do and how to use them.
A photography lesson on what preset camera modes do and how to use them.
Digital SLR Picks
List of suggestions for best DSLR cameras for amateur photographers
List of suggestions for best DSLR cameras for amateur photographers
Light Meter Basics
A guide to understanding your camera's light meter.
A guide to understanding your camera's light meter.
Back to School Photography
Child Photography - Getting Great Back to School Portrait Photographs
Child Photography - Getting Great Back to School Portrait Photographs
Depth of Field
A primer on depth of field in photography. Details on what depth of field is and how to manipulate it.
A primer on depth of field in photography. Details on what depth of field is and how to manipulate it.
Layers - Definition and Use
Explanation of what layers are in photo editing software and how to use them.
Explanation of what layers are in photo editing software and how to use them.
Photography Assignment Rules
Rules for the photography assignment contests at photography.about.com
Rules for the photography assignment contests at photography.about.com
Camera Types
Descriptions on the types of cameras available.
Descriptions on the types of cameras available.
Reflectors
A quick photography lesson on using reflectors in photography.
A quick photography lesson on using reflectors in photography.
Rule of Thirds Details
A photography lesson on how to use the rule of thirds in photography.
A photography lesson on how to use the rule of thirds in photography.
Film vs Digital Comparison
Advantages of film and digital photography compared to disadvantages of film and digital photography.
Advantages of film and digital photography compared to disadvantages of film and digital photography.
Pre-Cut Mat Photo Frame
How to make a simple frame for photographs to be placed on cubicle walls or in lockers
How to make a simple frame for photographs to be placed on cubicle walls or in lockers
Understanding Exposure
A photography lesson on understanding photography exposure and how to use shutter speed, aperture, and film speed in conjunction with your camera's light meter.
A photography lesson on understanding photography exposure and how to use shutter speed, aperture, and film speed in conjunction with your camera's light meter.
Adobe Lightroom
a review of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom digital darkroom software
a review of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom digital darkroom software
Camera Lens
A detailed description of a camera lens
A detailed description of a camera lens
Camera Body
A detailed description of a camera body
A detailed description of a camera body
Intro to Photography
An introduction to photography and how to create great photographs.
An introduction to photography and how to create great photographs.
Heart Photography Background
Instructions on how to make a graffiti style heart photography background for Valentine's Day
Instructions on how to make a graffiti style heart photography background for Valentine's Day
Point and Shoot Camera Tips
Information on how to get the most out of your point and shoot camera.
Information on how to get the most out of your point and shoot camera.
Photo Myth - Look at Camera
Information on the myth that portrait subjects must always be looking at the camera.
Information on the myth that portrait subjects must always be looking at the camera.
Action Photography
Free photography lesson and tips on action photography.
Free photography lesson and tips on action photography.
Hoizontal/Vertical Photographs
Free photography lesson on the benefits of horizontal and vertical photographs and when to use each in your photography for maximum visual impact.
Free photography lesson on the benefits of horizontal and vertical photographs and when to use each in your photography for maximum visual impact.
Photography - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Photography guide site.
An index of HowTos for the Photography guide site.
Photography - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Photography guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Photography guide site.
Top Photo Sharing Sites
List of the About Photography Guide's top picks in photo sharing websites.
List of the About Photography Guide's top picks in photo sharing websites.
How to Photograph flowers
A free photography lesson on how to photograph flowers.
A free photography lesson on how to photograph flowers.
Film vs Digital Costs
A comparison of the costs of shooting with film vs digital for one year
A comparison of the costs of shooting with film vs digital for one year
Photo Fun - Fruit in Water
Part of the fun with photography series of tips, this tip explains how to take photos of fruit falling through water.
Part of the fun with photography series of tips, this tip explains how to take photos of fruit falling through water.
Vacation Photography
Basic information on ways to make your vacation photography more enjoyable and productive
Basic information on ways to make your vacation photography more enjoyable and productive
Color Temperature
A photography lesson on color temperature and how it affects photography
A photography lesson on color temperature and how it affects photography
White Balance
A photography lesson on what white balance is and how it affects your photographs.
A photography lesson on what white balance is and how it affects your photographs.
Photography Rights
Information on photography rights and what different licensing means.
Information on photography rights and what different licensing means.
What is a Camera?
A short introduction to what is a camera with a comparison to today's more sophisticated cameras.
A short introduction to what is a camera with a comparison to today's more sophisticated cameras.
Photography History
A brief history of photography, highlighting the major events in its development.
A brief history of photography, highlighting the major events in its development.
Fireworks Photography
Information and tips on how to take fireworks photographs
Information and tips on how to take fireworks photographs
Child Portrait Two
Examples and discussion of the rule of thirds
Examples and discussion of the rule of thirds
Night Photography
A step-by-step guide to night photography to help you take better night photographs.
A step-by-step guide to night photography to help you take better night photographs.
Create A Photo Book
How to create your own photo book
How to create your own photo book
Child Portrait
Examples and discussion of the rule of thirds
Examples and discussion of the rule of thirds
Disaster Recovery Photography
Information on how to use photographs to help you recover from disasters and protect your assets
Information on how to use photographs to help you recover from disasters and protect your assets
Photographer's Rights
Overview of a photographer's rights to take photographs and what the photographer can do with those photographs.
Overview of a photographer's rights to take photographs and what the photographer can do with those photographs.
Photo Fun - Exploding Water
Part of the fun with photography series of tips, this tip explains how to take photos of exploding water balloons.
Part of the fun with photography series of tips, this tip explains how to take photos of exploding water balloons.
Frame Decoration Ideas
Ideas for materials to decorate picture frames.
Ideas for materials to decorate picture frames.
Coolest Photography Gifts
A list of the coolest photography gifts for Christmas and the Holiday season.
A list of the coolest photography gifts for Christmas and the Holiday season.
Pet Photos
Ideas and tips on how to take great pet photographs.
Ideas and tips on how to take great pet photographs.
Centering Your Subjects
Free photography lesson on when you should and shouldn't center your subjects in photography.
Free photography lesson on when you should and shouldn't center your subjects in photography.
Dragonfly
Examples and discussion of the rule of thirds
Examples and discussion of the rule of thirds
Rainbow
Examples and discussion of the rule of thirds
Examples and discussion of the rule of thirds
Stopping Blurry Photos
A photography lesson on how to prevent blurry photographs
A photography lesson on how to prevent blurry photographs
Image Resizing with Adobe PSE
Instructions on how to resize an image using Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0
Instructions on how to resize an image using Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0
Butterfly
Examples and discussion of the rule of thirds
Examples and discussion of the rule of thirds
Film Printing Options
Film developing and printing options for photographers.
Film developing and printing options for photographers.
Digital Zoom vs Optical Zoom
Information on digital zoom vs optical zoom and how it affects your images.
Information on digital zoom vs optical zoom and how it affects your images.
Fill Flash
A photography lesson on using fill flash in photography
A photography lesson on using fill flash in photography
ACDSee 10 Review
A review of ACDSee 10 photo editing software
A review of ACDSee 10 photo editing software
Leading Lines
An explanation of leading lines
An explanation of leading lines
Fireworks Photography Lessons
Lessons on how to take great fireworks photographs
Lessons on how to take great fireworks photographs
F-Stop
An explanation of F-Stop
An explanation of F-Stop
Lens Care
How to take proper care of your photographic lenses.
How to take proper care of your photographic lenses.
Watermark 9
How to create a stencil text overlay watermark for your digital images
How to create a stencil text overlay watermark for your digital images
Zoo Photography
A photography lesson on ways to make your zoo photographs better.
A photography lesson on ways to make your zoo photographs better.
Large Word "Love" Photo Prop
How to Make a "Love" Wording Photography Prop for Valentine's Day
How to Make a "Love" Wording Photography Prop for Valentine's Day
Color Choices in Photography
Example and discussion of what the color wheel is and how it affects photography.
Example and discussion of what the color wheel is and how it affects photography.
Basic Photography Equipment
List of the basic camera equipment to carry for most situations.
List of the basic camera equipment to carry for most situations.
18mm
A gallery of images taken with different lens lengths
A gallery of images taken with different lens lengths
Weekly Assignments
Practice your photography skills with weekly photography assignments.
Practice your photography skills with weekly photography assignments.
Useful Photo Displays
Ideas on ways to display your photographs and have them be functional at the same time
Ideas on ways to display your photographs and have them be functional at the same time
Explanation of Lens Terms
Explanation of abbreviations on camera lenses
Explanation of abbreviations on camera lenses
Hand Tinting Photos
A photography lesson on how to hand tint, or hand color, your black and white photographs.
A photography lesson on how to hand tint, or hand color, your black and white photographs.
Leaf
Examples and discussion of the rule of thirds
Examples and discussion of the rule of thirds
Macro Photography
An explanation of macro photography
An explanation of macro photography
Aquarium Photography
A free photography lesson on taking photos in a large aquarium. Helpful tips for vacation photography.
A free photography lesson on taking photos in a large aquarium. Helpful tips for vacation photography.
Slow Shutter Speed Example
An example of an image showing blur due to slow shutter speed
An example of an image showing blur due to slow shutter speed
75mm
A gallery of images taken with different lens lengths
A gallery of images taken with different lens lengths
Doll Photography
Tips on how to take great doll photography and how it relates to human portraiture.
Tips on how to take great doll photography and how it relates to human portraiture.
Advanced Fireworks Photography
How to take great fireworks photographs by building on basic fireworks photography and night photography techniques.
How to take great fireworks photographs by building on basic fireworks photography and night photography techniques.
Comparison of Lens Magnifications
A gallery of images taken with different lens lengths
A gallery of images taken with different lens lengths
How to Take Photos
A major concern for photographers is how to measure light.
A major concern for photographers is how to measure light.
Review of DotPhoto Eurobooks
Review of DotPhoto's EuroBook Custom Photo Books
Review of DotPhoto's EuroBook Custom Photo Books
Using Your Built-In Flash
Information on your camera's built-in flash and how to use it effectively in photography.
Information on your camera's built-in flash and how to use it effectively in photography.
Basic Camera Care
The basics on how to care for your camera
The basics on how to care for your camera
Photography - Articles
An index of Articles for the Photography guide site.
An index of Articles for the Photography guide site.
Digital Scrapbooking
information on digital scrapbooking options
information on digital scrapbooking options
Animal Photography
A free photography lesson on how to take great animal photographs
A free photography lesson on how to take great animal photographs
Creating Sepia Photographs
How to create sepia tone photographs.
How to create sepia tone photographs.
Create a Spot Color Image
Instructions on creating a spot color image from your digital files using Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0
Instructions on creating a spot color image from your digital files using Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0
Cold Weather Photography
A photography lesson on how take photographs in cold weather while protecting your camera and yourself from adverse conditions.
A photography lesson on how take photographs in cold weather while protecting your camera and yourself from adverse conditions.
Baby Animal Photography
Basic information on how to overcome the special challenges related to photographing baby animals
Basic information on how to overcome the special challenges related to photographing baby animals
Review of Photoshop CS3 Extnd.
A review of Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended
A review of Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended
Model Release
A sample photography model release.
A sample photography model release.
Color In Photography
Information and free lessons on how color of composition and light affects photography.
Information and free lessons on how color of composition and light affects photography.
100mm
A gallery of images taken with different lens lengths
A gallery of images taken with different lens lengths
Preventing Dark Photos
Photography lesson on preventing dark, or underexposed, photos.
Photography lesson on preventing dark, or underexposed, photos.
Proper Framing for P&S
An illustration of leaving room when framing a photograph
An illustration of leaving room when framing a photograph
200mm
A gallery of images taken with different lens lengths
A gallery of images taken with different lens lengths
Valentine's Day Ideas
A listing of great photography ideas for Valentine's Day.
A listing of great photography ideas for Valentine's Day.
MyPhotoAlbum.com Review
A review of myphotoalbum.com
A review of myphotoalbum.com
Paper Negatives
Information on creating and printing paper negatives in photography.
Information on creating and printing paper negatives in photography.
Candy Heart Prop
how to make a fake candy heart prop for valentines day photography.
how to make a fake candy heart prop for valentines day photography.
Types of Viewfinders
Information on the different types of camera viewfinders and how to use them.
Information on the different types of camera viewfinders and how to use them.
Blurry Focus
How to avoid blurry photographs due to focus problems.
How to avoid blurry photographs due to focus problems.
Halloween Finalist Mpd21
A photo gallery of the winning and finalist images for the About.com Photography Halloween Weekly Assignment contest.
A photo gallery of the winning and finalist images for the About.com Photography Halloween Weekly Assignment contest.
Using Levels in Photoshop
An introduction to levels and how to use to them to quickly edit photographs.
An introduction to levels and how to use to them to quickly edit photographs.
Removing Dirt from Camera Lens
Information on how to remove dust and dirt from a camera lens.
Information on how to remove dust and dirt from a camera lens.
JAlbum 8.0
A review of JAlbum 8.0 photo album software
A review of JAlbum 8.0 photo album software
Displaying Photos at Work
Ideas and suggestions for creative ways to display your favorite photographs at work.
Ideas and suggestions for creative ways to display your favorite photographs at work.
Film Speed
An explanation of film speed
An explanation of film speed
Halloween Finalist Ericandamos
A photo gallery of the winning and finalist images for the About.com Photography Halloween Weekly Assignment contest.
A photo gallery of the winning and finalist images for the About.com Photography Halloween Weekly Assignment contest.
Digital Conversion
Information on digital conversion of photographs and negatives
Information on digital conversion of photographs and negatives
Digital Zoom Illustration
An illustration of a digitally zoomed image
An illustration of a digitally zoomed image
Photo Fun - Flaming Ice
Part of the fun with photography series of tips, this tip explains how to take photos of ice on fire.
Part of the fun with photography series of tips, this tip explains how to take photos of ice on fire.
Lunar Photo by Eric Phillips
An image gallery of lunar eclipse photographs submitted by About Photography readers.
An image gallery of lunar eclipse photographs submitted by About Photography readers.
Back to Basics
Information on understanding the most basic controls of your camera
Information on understanding the most basic controls of your camera
Wet Camera Lens Care
Information on what to do if your camera lens gets wet.
Information on what to do if your camera lens gets wet.
Football Photography
How to take great football photographs.
How to take great football photographs.
Soft Focus Technique
A simple technique to create a nice soft focus effect for your images.
A simple technique to create a nice soft focus effect for your images.
Animals Assignment
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 28 - Animals
An image gallery of the winning photo and finalist photos for photography Assignment 28 - Animals
Animal Photography Lessons
Free photography lessons on taking great animal photographs
Free photography lessons on taking great animal photographs
Photography Prop Baby Chicks
A review of a photography prop set of 3 fake baby chicks.
A review of a photography prop set of 3 fake baby chicks.
Optical Zoom Illustration
An illustration of an optically zoomed image
An illustration of an optically zoomed image
Review of Blueprints on Fabric
Review of Blueprints on Fabric
Review of Blueprints on Fabric
ACDSee 10 Image Resizing
Information on how to resize a digital photograph using ACDSee 10 software.
Information on how to resize a digital photograph using ACDSee 10 software.
Photography Processing Options
Information on the options of getting photographs printed and what those options mean
Information on the options of getting photographs printed and what those options mean
IR Filters
Examples of photographs taken with different IR filters
Examples of photographs taken with different IR filters
Kid Props
A list of some inexpensive prop ideas for child photography
A list of some inexpensive prop ideas for child photography
Print Finishes
An explanation of print finishes
An explanation of print finishes
Legal Handbook -Photographers
Review of the book Legal Handbook for Photographers by Bert Krages
Review of the book Legal Handbook for Photographers by Bert Krages
Review of Bryan Peterson Book
Review of the book, Understanding Shutter Speed by Bryan Peterson.
Review of the book, Understanding Shutter Speed by Bryan Peterson.
Watermark 4
How to create a translucent clear embossed text variation effect watermark for your digital images
How to create a translucent clear embossed text variation effect watermark for your digital images
Camera Shake Illustration
An example of an image showing camera shake
An example of an image showing camera shake
Poor Focus Illustration
An example of an image showing blur due to poor focus
An example of an image showing blur due to poor focus
Watermark 1
How to create a simple text overlay watermark for your digital images
How to create a simple text overlay watermark for your digital images
Focal Length
An explanation of focal length
An explanation of focal length
Photobook Creator by Unibind
A review of Photobook Creator from Unibind. A binding system for creating your own photobooks and scrapbooks at home.
A review of Photobook Creator from Unibind. A binding system for creating your own photobooks and scrapbooks at home.
Blacklight Photograpy
Tips and tricks for great Halloween blacklight photography.
Tips and tricks for great Halloween blacklight photography.
Photoshop Express Review
A review of Adobe Photoshop Express Beta Online.
A review of Adobe Photoshop Express Beta Online.
Non-TLL Viewfinder Example
An image showing an example of an image seen through a non-TTL viewfinder
An image showing an example of an image seen through a non-TTL viewfinder
Watermark 2
How to create a raised text effect watermark for your digital images
How to create a raised text effect watermark for your digital images
Watermark 3
How to create a translucent embossed text watermark for your digital images
How to create a translucent embossed text watermark for your digital images
Fireworks Photo 2 by Jha'Dur
Fireworks Photo by Jha'Dur
Fireworks Photo by Jha'Dur
Camera Shake
Information on what camera shake is and how to avoid it.
Information on what camera shake is and how to avoid it.