Photography Lessons
From Liz Masoner, former About.com Guide
Getting Started
Just picking up a camera? These lessons will get you started fast!
- Introduction to Photography
- Where to Start
- How to Hold A Camera
- How to See the World the way your Camera Sees the World
- Point and Shoot Camera Tips
- Preset Camera Modes
General Lessons
These all purpose lessons will help you quickly take better pictures
- Avoiding Bad Foregrounds
- Horizontal vs Vertical Photographs
- Cold Weather Photography
- Macro Photography
- Black And White Photography
- Blue Hour
- Photo Essays
- Night Photography
- Street Photography How To
- Silhouette Photography
- Golden Hour
- How to Photograph Crafts for Etsy - How to Take Pictures for Ebay
Action Photography
If it moves fast, the lessons are here. From sports to exploding water balloons, find the speed here.
Nature Photography
Birds, flowers, waterfalls, storms, pets, and more. If it isn't manmade, you'll find out how to photograph it here. These nature photography tips and lessons will help you get great nature photos.
- Animal Photography
- Bird Photography
- Flower Photography
- Water Splashes
- How to Photograph Waterfalls
- Baby Animal Photography
- Basic Pet Photography
- Advanced Pet Photography
- Zoo Photography
- Advanced Zoo Photography
- Butterfly Photography
- Moon Photography
- Photograph the Moon through a Telescope
- Shoot the Moon with Foreground Subjects
- Landscapes with the Moon
- How to Photograph Lightning
- Beach Photo Tip Collection
- Fall Foliage
- How to Photograph the Northern Lights
People
Learn how to take great portraits with these people photography lessons.
- Photo Myth #1 - The Subject Must Look At The Camera
- Capturing a Natural Smile
- Top 5 Tips for Better Portraits
- Environmental Portraiture
- Child Photography
- Should You Use Live Animals in Portrait Photography?
- Back to School Photo Tips
- How to Take School Photos
- Emergency ID Photos
- Prom Photography
- Wedding Photo Tips
Special Effects and Editing
Whether you create special effects in camera or after process, these tips and tricks will help you add that special twist to your photos.
- Fireworks Photo Tip Collection
- Fruit Falling Through Water
- IR Photography
- Faux XRay Flower Photos - How To
Photo Crafts
Like to make things? We have how to lessons for making props and crafts to make from your photos.