Special Events and Specialized Types of Photography
There are certain events that have specific photographic needs. These pages explain the challenges of these events and how to take great images in each circumstance.
Motocross Photography - How to Photograph Motocross
Motocross Photography - How to Photograph Motocross
Motocross Photography - How to Photograph Motocross
2009 Fireworks Photos by About Photography Readers
2009 Fireworks Photos by About Photography Readers
2009 Fireworks Photos by About Photography Readers
Should We Use Live Animals in Portraits?
About Photography Readers tell us what they think about the use of live animals in portraits.
About Photography Readers tell us what they think about the use of live animals in portraits.
About Photography Readers' Thanksgiving List
Things that About Photography Readers are thankful for
Things that About Photography Readers are thankful for
Reader Tips for Cold Weather Photography
Reader Tips for Cold Weather Photography
Reader Tips for Cold Weather Photography
Readers Respond - Tips for Getting Great Fall Foliage Photos
About Photography Reader's Tips for Getting Great Fall Foliage Photos
About Photography Reader's Tips for Getting Great Fall Foliage Photos
Top 10 Ways to Get Great Prom Photos
Prom night is the biggest night of the year for a high schooler. Here are some great ideas to make your "informal" prom shots fabulous!
Prom night is the biggest night of the year for a high schooler. Here are some great ideas to make your "informal" prom shots fabulous!
Easter Photo Ideas
Easter is a time of new growth and baby animals. Light pastel colors and fuzzy creatures tend to dominate these photos. Here are some ideas on props for Easter and a discussion on using live animals in portraits.
Easter is a time of new growth and baby animals. Light pastel colors and fuzzy creatures tend to dominate these photos. Here are some ideas on props for Easter and a discussion on using live animals in portraits.
How to Win a Photo Contest
Photographers love for other people to like our photos. One of the most popular ways to try and gain this acclaim is to enter photo contests. Unfortunately, many people repeat the same mistakes every time they enter a contest. This list of the top 5 ways to increase you chances of winning a photo contest will put you a step closer to winning your next contest.
Photographers love for other people to like our photos. One of the most popular ways to try and gain this acclaim is to enter photo contests. Unfortunately, many people repeat the same mistakes every time they enter a contest. This list of the top 5 ways to increase you chances of winning a photo contest will put you a step closer to winning your next contest.
Product Photo Contest Tips
A nice list from our contests Guide on how to increase your winning chances in photo contests for products.
A nice list from our contests Guide on how to increase your winning chances in photo contests for products.
Photo Fun - Creating Elf Ears in Photoshop Elements
Easy instructions for creating elf or fairy ears in Photoshop Elements
Easy instructions for creating elf or fairy ears in Photoshop Elements
Tips for Photographing Artwork and Other Flat Objects
Tips for Photographing Artwork and Other Flat Objects
Tips for Photographing Artwork and Other Flat Objects
2009 New Year Resolutions for Photographers
As the New Year draws close, most everyone starts thinking about New Year resolutions. Its a very old tradition, followed closely by breaking New Year Resolutions. This would be a great year to make some solid Photography New Year Resolutions that you won't break.
As the New Year draws close, most everyone starts thinking about New Year resolutions. Its a very old tradition, followed closely by breaking New Year Resolutions. This would be a great year to make some solid Photography New Year Resolutions that you won't break.
Moon Photography – Getting Great Moon Pictures
Moon Photography – Getting Great Moon Pictures
Moon Photography – Getting Great Moon Pictures
Things Photographers Are Thankful For
Thanksgiving is a time when we traditionally look back on the year and realize everything we have to be thankful for. Photographers are no exception to this rule and I want to share the list of things I am most thankful for as a photographer. I'd love to hear what you are most thankful for as well. At the bottom of the list is a form to submit your "most thankful for."
Thanksgiving is a time when we traditionally look back on the year and realize everything we have to be thankful for. Photographers are no exception to this rule and I want to share the list of things I am most thankful for as a photographer. I'd love to hear what you are most thankful for as well. At the bottom of the list is a form to submit your "most thankful for."
Fall Foliage: Getting Great Fall Foliage Photographs
Fall Foliage: Getting Great Fall Foliage Photographs
Fall Foliage: Getting Great Fall Foliage Photographs
Preparing for a Hurricane
While this may be a photography site I feel it is important that you know how to prepare for a hurricane if you are considering photographing one.
While this may be a photography site I feel it is important that you know how to prepare for a hurricane if you are considering photographing one.
Photographing Severe Weather Tips on How to Photograph Severe Weather
Photographing Severe Weather Tips on How to Photograph Severe Weather
Photographing Severe Weather Tips on How to Photograph Severe Weather
Photographing Severe Weather - Safety Issues When Photographing Severe Weather
Photographing Severe Weather - Safety Issues When Photographing Severe Weather
Photographing Severe Weather - Safety Issues When Photographing Severe Weather
Photo Essays - An Introduction to Photo Essays
An Introduction to Photo Essays - A free lesson on how to create Photo Essays
An Introduction to Photo Essays - A free lesson on how to create Photo Essays
Child Photography - Getting Great Back to School Portrait Photographs
Child Photography - Getting Great Back to School Portrait Photographs
Child Photography - Getting Great Back to School Portrait Photographs
Fireworks Photos by About Photography Readers
Fireworks Photos by About Photography Readers
Fireworks Photos by About Photography Readers
Fireworks Photography Lessons
Fireworks photography is a daunting prospect for many photographers but it really isn't as difficult as it sounds. With the right information and a little bit of practice your fireworks images will shine.
Fireworks photography is a daunting prospect for many photographers but it really isn't as difficult as it sounds. With the right information and a little bit of practice your fireworks images will shine.
Fine-Tuning Your Fireworks Photography
How to take great fireworks photographs by building on basic fireworks photography and night photography techniques.
How to take great fireworks photographs by building on basic fireworks photography and night photography techniques.
Fun With Photography - Water Balloons
Part of the fun with photography series of tips, this tip explains how to take photos of exploding water balloons.
Part of the fun with photography series of tips, this tip explains how to take photos of exploding water balloons.
How to Photograph the Northern Lights
A nice article from About.com's Guide to Scandinavian Travel, Terri Mapes, on how to photograph the Northern Lights.
A nice article from About.com's Guide to Scandinavian Travel, Terri Mapes, on how to photograph the Northern Lights.
Doll Photography
Tips on how to take great doll photography and how it relates to human portraiture.
Tips on how to take great doll photography and how it relates to human portraiture.
Ten More Tips for Doll Photography
A nice article from Denise Van Patten, the About.com Guide to Doll Collecting, on tips she's discovered in photographing her doll collection.
A nice article from Denise Van Patten, the About.com Guide to Doll Collecting, on tips she's discovered in photographing her doll collection.
Fun With Photography - Flaming Ice
Part of the fun with photography series of tips, this tip explains how to take photos of ice on fire.
Part of the fun with photography series of tips, this tip explains how to take photos of ice on fire.
Fun With Photography - Fruit In Water
Part of the fun with photography series of tips, this tip explains how to take photos of fruit falling through water.
Part of the fun with photography series of tips, this tip explains how to take photos of fruit falling through water.
Traveling With Your Camera
Information on how to protect your camera while traveling.
Information on how to protect your camera while traveling.
Lunar Eclipse Images by About Photography Readers
An image gallery of lunar eclipse photographs submitted by About Photography readers.
An image gallery of lunar eclipse photographs submitted by About Photography readers.
Valentine's Day Photography Ideas
Valentine's Day is a day devoted to love and affection. Photography is a great tool to use in celebrating love and affection. Here are some great ideas for props, backgrounds, and effects to make your Valentine's Day photography wonderful.
Valentine's Day is a day devoted to love and affection. Photography is a great tool to use in celebrating love and affection. Here are some great ideas for props, backgrounds, and effects to make your Valentine's Day photography wonderful.
Photography Etiquette
Tips for proper photography etiquette at certain events and occasions.
Tips for proper photography etiquette at certain events and occasions.
Night Photography Step By Step
A step-by-step guide to night photography to help you take better night photographs.
A step-by-step guide to night photography to help you take better night photographs.
Using Photography to Recover from Disasters
Disasters always seem to strike when we are least prepared for them. Whether they are major disasters like hurricanes and wildfires or more individual disasters such as busted water mains and falling trees, disasters cause losses. Property loss is certainly trivial when compared to human life but it is still very traumatic to those involved. This list will give you information on how to use ph…
Disasters always seem to strike when we are least prepared for them. Whether they are major disasters like hurricanes and wildfires or more individual disasters such as busted water mains and falling trees, disasters cause losses. Property loss is certainly trivial when compared to human life but it is still very traumatic to those involved. This list will give you information on how to use ph…
Quick Tips on Photographing Your Works of Art
A great piece from Shelley Esaak, the About.com Guide to Art History, on how to photograph your works of art.
A great piece from Shelley Esaak, the About.com Guide to Art History, on how to photograph your works of art.
Basic Fireworks Photography
Basic information on how to take fireworks photographs
Basic information on how to take fireworks photographs
Basic Vacation Photography
Basic information on ways to make your vacation photography more enjoyable and productive
Basic information on ways to make your vacation photography more enjoyable and productive
Football Photography
Information on making your football photos better, specifically high school football images.
Information on making your football photos better, specifically high school football images.
Photography for a Cause
How to use your passion for photography to help others
How to use your passion for photography to help others
Photojournalism
A wonderful series on photojournalism by Mark Hancock, a photojournalist at The Beaumont Enterprise[/] in Texas.
A wonderful series on photojournalism by Mark Hancock, a photojournalist at The Beaumont Enterprise[/] in Texas.
Boudoir Photography - How to Create Boudoir Photographs
Boudoir Photography - How to Create Boudoir Photographs
Boudoir Photography - How to Create Boudoir Photographs