Your camera's metering system plays a vital role in picture-taking. It works out how much light should enter the camera to make a correct exposure. It's very clever, but it's not completely foolproof.

The natural world provides plenty of inspiration for photographers, which is why landscape photography is such a popular ...

Street photography is the purest, most spontaneous way to create art with a camera. No studios, no props, no poses; all you need is the right equipment and a street with people on it. In this original ...

Our complete guide to wildlife photography covers researching subjects, choosing equipment, and selecting the best camera settings. For those who love natural surroundings, photographing wildlife can ...

Whether you're taking a big family vacation or planning a peaceful weekend away, you'll find great things to point your camera at while traveling. You don't have to be a professional photographer to ...

During his 46-year career as a photographer, National Geographic shooter and Olympus Visionary Jay Dickman has photographed nearly every type of animal known to man. From polar bears in the Arctic to ...

With the first piece of this 2-part post having covered some of the fundamental aspects of virtual photography and what they actually mean, this second part takes a hands-on look at how you can put ...

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Every year I receive messages from family and friends asking for recommendations for photography gear. And I completely understand why. Much like purchasing a PC, buying a camera can be a daunting ...