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BY BRIAN TREMBLAY

Digital cameras have never been more affordable. Just a mere six or so years ago, a 2 megapixel digital camera was going for nearly $900. Now you can buy three times as much camera for less than half of that. Digital SLR cameras of professional quality are affordable for the average consumer. Stores can’t keep them on the shelves. But, once you get the camera home, you can run into a whole new set of problems if your computer is not ready for digital photography.

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BY ZIV HAPARNAS

If you are planning for a long digital photo shooting session or are traveling, learning the following habits will help you conserve energy and squeeze more digital photos from your batteries.

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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 MORGAN HAMILTON

Are you familiar with Ansel Adams? He is a legendary figure in the world of photography and the consummate photographer of wilderness areas. He was born in 1902, and he spent his childhood steeped in the natural beauty of the area where he grew up. It was there that his photographic vision was born.

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BY TIM BOCK

One of the best ways to collect photos and to send them is an overlooked method called the photo collage. Most people’s minds veer off the idea of making a photo collage like a racquetball on a wall. It seems too hard to contemplate. But it’s not hard. It’s fun!

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BY ANDREA SPERLING

Picking the right mat when framing fine art photographs and other pieces of art can enhance the visual impact of your art. Proportion issues, color of the mat, and thickness of the mat are important to consider when making your selections.

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BY KRISTINE KNIGHT

Selecting memory cards for digital cameras can be tough. The quality and number of images depends on the type and size of digital camera memory card you choose. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind when selecting a card to store your digital images.

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BY: Luisa Puccini (**luisa**)
SOURCE: Flickr

Luisa Puccini is from Camogli, Genova, Italy. Check out her photogallery and her blog, Vicino e lontano for more of her exquisite photography. At first I thought this was HDR work, but not so, says Luisa: “It’s just a simple shot.” Simple? I’d say “excellent” is a better fit.

Click here to see this image on Flickr. Scroll down for technical details.

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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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BY ZIV HAPARNAS

Digital camera megapixel madness is very similar to the personal computer MHz madness back in the 90s. The number of pixels a camera uses to produce a digital photo is just one element in determining photo quality. Another (usually forgotten) is the sensor size. Here is why.

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