Ever wish your point-and-shoot worked faster? Here are some easy tips and tricks for squeezing a little more speed out of your compact camera.

Here is a treasure trove of gift ideas for photographers of all levels and for all budgets. You’ll find gift ideas for point-and-shoot photographers, film photographers, DSLR users, book & magazine ideas, and of course, stocking stuffers. Many of these gifts would be great for kid or teen photographers as well. [...]

The 4th of July is just a few days away so it’s time to think about the best ways to shoot pictures of fireworks.
The trick to shooting fireworks lies in a long exposure and a steady camera. If your camera is set to a short shutter speed or wiggles at all during the shot, [...]

It’s the perfect time of year to showcase your flowers and garden in photographs. Here are some easy tips for making your flower pics leap off the page…

A great product shot can range from the simple to the complicated, but the key to it all is to make the product look its very best so people will buy it. Here are some easy things to think about when approaching a product shot…

Shiny metal is one of the most challenging surfaces to shoot. Think of all the products in your kitchen made of shiny metal! Rounded surfaces are even more difficult because they act like a wide-angle lens, seeing everything in your studio. Here are some guidelines and diagrams for shooting objects made of shiny metal.