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The solution is simple. Use an aspherical lens. What Is the Difference Between a Spherical and an Aspherical Lens? The surface of spherical lenses looks like it’s part of a sphere or cylinder. The curve is the same across its entire surface. If you drew a line that follows the curve, it would form a circle. Because the design is simple, spherical lens designs are usually cheaper to produce. The surface of an aspherical lens can never be part of a sphere or cylinder....

If you’ve been wanting to take razor-sharp action photos like those that you see in the sports section of the newspaper, read on. Here are ten tips to help you focus your camera and get sharp basketball photos. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info? See how it all works here....

What is great about prisms is that all this can be done without Photoshop or post-processing. Another advantage is that prisms are affordable and they fit in almost any bag. Here’s our guide on how to use a prism for best results! What Do You Need for Prism Photography? One of the best parts of prism photography is that you do not need much extra equipment. All you need to start off for taking cool prism pictures is a prism and any camera....

Here we look at what makes GoPro photos look good. You’ll find GoPro photography tips and tricks, especially useful if you’re not used to capturing with GoPro cameras. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info? See how it all works here.] GoPro Photography Chances are if you’re looking at GoPro photography tips and articles like ours, you are looking to buy a GoPro....

How to Create Contrast in Photography with Figure To Ground Photography Often the contrast light difference creates the contrast. Good black and white figure photography is often punctuated by light contrast. You can have more light falling on the subject than on the background. Then you have figure to ground composition. You can also create contrast by color and tone differences alone. Where your subject and background are in the same light but the subject is a lighter or darker tone than the background....

Gear is not usually a one-size-fits-all scenario. A lens that may be ideal for one situation, won’t be the best choice for sports. You need a tripod for product photography. But it would be cumbersome for event photography. What about sports photography equipment then? Here is the basic gear you might need as well as some recommendations for accessories. [Note: ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links....

In this article, we explore what each of these elements of art in photography are and how to use them. What are the 7 Elements of Art? To compose a perfect photo, you need to understand the basics of fine art theory. Understanding the seven elements of art is a great first step. The seven elements of art are: Color Texture Line Shape or form Value Pattern Space These elements work together with the principles of art and design....

Today I will talk about what a zoom lens is, how they work, what their advantages are and when you should use a zoom lens in digital photography. What Is a Zoom Lens? A zoom lens is a lens that covers a range of focal lengths. To start at the beginning, we need to understand what the focal length in photography is. The focal length determines the angle of view of the camera, meaning how much of the scene you capture....

So get that flash off your camera and take a look at some creative ways it can help you tell an exciting story. What is a Speedlight? A speedlight (or speedlite) is a type of compact camera flash. It produces a powerful burst of light to illuminate your subject. Canon calls their camera flash Speedlite, while Nikon calls theirs Speedlight. But in essence, both these names refer to the same type of equipment....

[ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info? See how it all works here.] 1. Still Life Photography Ideas: Play with Shapes A metaphor is a powerful tool in a photographer’s hands. Even if you’re not looking too closely, you can still find unusual connections between inanimate objects and make a beautiful picture out of it....

How Do You Turn Photos Into Sketches? If you’ve never tried photo-to-sketch apps before, then you’re in for a treat! For the most part, everything that these apps do is automatic. All you have to do is pick a photo you want to turn into a sketch. Then the program will convert it for you. Each app has a different method of converting images into sketches. Some trace the lines and digitize the colors in your photos through algorithms....

But if you start taking photos for hotels, you need to deliver outstanding results. Here are 12 secrets for shooting incredible hotel photos. 12. Hotel Photography: Selling the Experience The purpose of hotel photography is to create a desire in the viewer to book that specific accommodation. It is not like interior photography, where you want to inspire the reader or sell the presented objects. It is also different from real estate photography because a hotel doesn’t want to sell the rooms or the property....

This may be why minimalist photography has become a hot trend among photographers and their followers. Minimalist photography offers an escape from the chaos. The lack of clutter in each frame and focus on simplicity is a breath of fresh air. If you’re looking for inspiration on how to take beautiful and simple photos, this post is for you! We’ve collected 21 amazing minimalist photographers on Instagram you should follow immediately!...

We’ve got 21 types of landscape photography in this article that you can pick from if you’re feeling stuck. They’re organised in themes to make it easier for you to navigate through them. Types Of Landscape Photography: Capturing The Beauty Of The Natural World The first decision you’ll need to make is what subject you want to concentrate on. There are lots of different subjects you could approach, below you’ll see a summary of these....

Today, I will show you a few examples of creative photography business cards to draw inspiration from. The list will be wide and varied, so there is a card type for every photographer. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info? See how it all works here....

You see, a good background will take your macro photos to the next level, while a bad background will cause them to fall flat. But don’t worry. Because it’s not actually hard to create amazing macro backgrounds. You just have to know a few tricks–which I’ll share with you in this article. Are you ready to start capturing amazing macro shots? Let’s dive right in. 1. Macro Photography Backgrounds: Finding the Simplest for Beautiful Shots Step one of creating amazing macro photography backgrounds: Make sure that the background is simple....

1. Group Your Subjects Into Triangles When I shot group photos of sports teams for the local newspaper, we always shot in straight rows. It was easier to organize 20+ people that way. And the captions could identify each player by listing the rows. Family photography should not be like a formal team photo. Instead of rows, think of diagonal lines or triangles. See how, in the photo above, the shape of the family together makes a triangle?...

By learning about essential photography rules, you’ll know how to create stunning pictures. Visual weight – also known as “balance” – is one of the composition rules you can use to enhance your photos. Let’s look at how understanding visual weight will help you as a photographer. What is Visual Weight in Photography? Weight or balance are terms that refer to the visual impact of elements in your composition. The stronger an element’s visual weight, the more it draws in the eye....

Our top pick has stunning looks, excellent performance, and is very reasonably priced. [Note: ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info? See how it all works here]. What is the Best Retro Camera? Before we look at our recommendations for digital cameras with a vintage look, here’s a summary of our suggestions....

You can use a light tent to take clean and professional product shots. Read this article to find out how! Foldio3 Portable Product Photo Box Take your product photography to the next level with this portable photo box, perfect for creating professional-looking images with ease. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money....