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Article by T.J. Tierney. A few really useful tips for photographing different kinds of pets/animals.

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Article by Mike Singh. The principles are sound (must be learned, in fact), but these are not easy “tips” to absorb in one sitting by a beginner. In many sittings, even. Mr. Singh has succeeded, it looks like, in encapsulating the first few years of my photography education into this single article.

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Article by T.J. Tierney. Good piece on understanding and getting started in still life photography. And a nice simple tip on setting up your own low-cost “studio” for still lifes.

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Article by Dane J. Stanton. Pet photography tips, except for the most important ones, which in my experience are…

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Article by Andrea Ghilardelli. You’ve probably heard of HDRI (or HDR). No? Bet you’ve seen the images though. Hard to miss… the pics are so striking, seeing one’s like taking a baseball bat to the head.

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BY JIM WHITESELL

Many people who transition from 35mm film to a smaller digital camera are surprised to find that many of their digital images are blurry.

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BY KATHY BURNS-MILLYARD

Many hobby photographers have what’s referred to as a point and shoot camera. These types of cameras are usually quite small and lightweight, allow you to view the picture on a digital screen instead of looking through the viewfinder, and do not have complicated accessories like interchangeable lenses.

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BY KATHY BURNS-MILLYARD

If you’ve ever tried capturing fast moving sports action with your camera, you may have ended up frustrated and confused about why the pictures didn’t turn out so hot. There are some common mistakes beginner photographers make when shooting sports, and it’s not overly easy for many professionals to do either, but don’t despair. There are several tips that might help you get better sports action shots in the future.

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BY KATHY BURNS-MILLYARD

Portrait photography is the art of taking pictures of people. Whether you do this for family and friends, or just because you like people pictures, you may find these tips helpful in making your portrait photos more polished and professional.

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BY MARTIN BOHMAN

Throughout history, the human form has been a primary subject of artistic expression. The ancient Greeks favored the male, while nowadays, in most parts of the world, interest is usually focused on the female form.

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