Advanced Photography Tips

Just because it's raining, that doesn't necessarily mean that you should cancel your photography session. Use these tips for using wet cameras in the rain.

Most of the time, the Auto White Balance (AWB) setting on your DSLR will prove extremely accurate. However, occasionally, your camera's AWB can become confused and need a little help. Use these tips to figure out which white balance settings to select manually.

Studio lights are used by photographers to provide strong and natural light, with a minimum of shadows. The advantage of studio lights is that they are far more powerful than a flashgun, and don't cast harsh shadows over subjects, as speedlights tend to do. Learn about using studio lights with these tips.

One of the joys of digital photography is that you can take as many shots as you want, without worrying about the cost! Even so, it's frustrating to have to delete loads of shots. This article contains tips to help you to get the shot right the first time and avoid common DSLR photography mistakes.

Find out how to use remote capture and time lapse technology with your DSLR.

Taking dramatic nighttime photographs with your DSLR camera is easier than you might think! Read these tips for creating beautiful photographs after the sun has gone down.

Capturing moving subjects with pin-sharp images that are well composed requires a certain degree of know-how. In this article, I'll show you some tips that will help make your action shots look truly professional.

Capturing beautiful pictures of children requires more than just good, solid photographic skills. You need to really engage with your subjects, and use a little psychology!

Shooting great wildlife photos requires patience, practice, and a little know-how. Here are the top tips for photographing wildlife with a DSLR camera.

Fantastic natural light can transform even the dullest of landscapes into a magical photograph. Here are some tips for making the most of light and to help your camera to capture the best photography lighting.

Shooting photos in the snow requires a little extra photographic know-how. Read these simple snow photography tips to help you achieve better winter photography results.

If you are ready to take your flash photography to a new level, the next step after using a high-end flash with your DSLR camera is using multiple flashes. By changing the angles of the flash units in relation to the subject, you can significantly change the look of your photographs. Use these tips to successfully employ multiple flash units in...

Creating cool special effects in your photos is easier with gel filters. Try these tips for using gel filters in your photographs.

Learning how to use your camera's shutter speeds will help you create dramatic and correctly exposed images. The shutter speed controls the length of time the shutter of the camera is open, and, therefore, how much light strikes the image sensor. One way to learn about using shutter speeds is to put the camera into "shutter priority mode."

One of the easiest ways to improve your photography is to master depth of field. To do this, however, you need to understand aperture. A good way to experiment with this is to use your camera in aperture priority mode. Aperture priority is represented by an "A" or "AV" on the mode dial on the top of your camera.

The histogram is a simple graph which displays the brightness levels in an image, from darkest to lightest. Learn how the histogram can help improve your DSLR photography with these answers to the question: What is a histogram?

Using full manual mode on your DSLR camera can seem like a daunting prospect. In this mode, the camera gives the user full control of all settings, and there can be a fair amount to remember. But, if you've practiced using aperture-priority and shutter-priority modes, it's a simple step to move on to full manual mode.

Here are the top tips for taking beautiful shots of running water. Follow these simple tips to achieve beautiful ethereal shots of waterfalls.

As a specialist in portrait photography, these are the things that I've found help my photos the most. Use these five tips for taking better portraits.