2016-06-20 03:27
Currently we see a trend where so many people who were used to shooting with either Nikons or Canons would like to change their camera brand. However, if you are a professional photog… Read More
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2016-06-19 02:11
Every photographer who strives after perfection understands the importance of practicing daily and constantly improving their photography. But if you take it really seriously, in a… Read More
2016-06-16 06:39
KeepSnap was made for independent photographers who like taking photos of people and would like to turn their passion into earnings. You only need to sign up, print off your business c… Read More
2016-06-12 20:42
In the world of mobile photography, iPhone cameras tend to lead the way in terms of image quality, sharpness, and colors for almost a decade since iPhone 1 was released in 2007. And though… Read More
2016-06-10 04:51
Jaime Pavon Aviles is a 31-year-old Ecuadorian fashion and editorial photographer. He has worked with a great many acknowledged Ecuador’s companies and his photos were published by v… Read More
2016-06-07 02:53
We are growing daily and so is the number of our friends all around the world. Although we provide services worldwide, at first we wanted to gain presence in the English speaking world and… Read More
2016-06-06 04:10
Everybody knows—and someone is even dreaming of getting one—legendary Leica cameras which were the world's first compact cameras, but there aren't many people who know the mean… Read More
2016-06-05 02:14
Last year we launched a project for photographers called KeepSnap Directory where you can publish your portfolio and find clients that will hire you. The project has already attracted… Read More
2016-06-04 02:34
Time flies really fast and the world is becoming a more developed place where every kid has a smartphone with Internet access and everyone’s on social networks. And though Instagram… Read More
2016-05-30 01:08
The technology is advancing very rapidly and dozens of new state-of-the-art cameras come out every year. By looking at the prices of the most modern models—for example, Nikon D810A b… Read More
2016-05-29 00:16
Space photography and Earth photography are big topics nowadays and life of any dweller of a big city would have been impossible without them. However, back in the old days it wasn't like… Read More
2016-05-26 09:25
If you are an enthusiast photographer, you know that autofocus and autofocus modes are one of the most difficult things in digital photography and it may take months to grasp these concept… Read More
2016-05-23 00:08
In the year 2016 we all feel so used to cameras in our smartphones that take high-quality pictures, but literally a decade ago a camera phone was something really new and unique. When was… Read More
2016-05-22 02:07
Photographers make pictures for a wide variety of reasons and work in a wide range of styles. And though there are hundreds of different genres, photography is usually divided into studio… Read More
2016-05-19 07:18
And though many amateur photographers think that Lightroom is not a really powerful tool for post-processing—alas, giving all the fame to sophisticated Adobe Photoshop—it actua… Read More
2016-05-15 01:54
Nowadays DSLR vendors are playing an interesting marketing game which is fuelled by competition. It's about launching a camera—either point-and-shoot or DSLR—that will outdo al… Read More
2016-05-14 03:48
Model photography is exciting and challenging. That is why it tempts so many photographers that work in completely different genres. But when the photographer has decided to try themselves… Read More
2016-05-11 22:46
KeepSnap was made for independent photographers who like taking photos of people and would like to turn their passion into earnings. You only need to sign up, print off your business cards… Read More
2016-05-10 22:14
Ivan Nava, whom we interviewed a year ago, is back with more exciting and inspiring stories as well as helpful photography tips. Today he will share with you his 10 photography principles… Read More
2016-05-09 04:21
Photography has been born about 150 years ago and if we are to think in these terms, autofocus in cameras becomes a pretty recent invention. When has it been added to SLRs and point-and-sh… Read More
2016-05-05 03:55
One of the major problems of a beginner photographer—apart from going through the challenge of changing lenses for the first time without breaking something—is that most of the… Read More
2016-05-04 01:15
Last year we launched a project for photographers called KeepSnap Directory where you can publish your portfolio and find clients that will hire you. The project has already attracted… Read More
2016-05-02 03:28
In our Complete Guide to Autofocus Part 1 you learned how autofocus points work and found out about the autofocus system types—active as well as phase detection and contrast det… Read More
2016-05-01 02:04
Back in 2015 we started publishing Interesting Facts about Photography in hour blog. For over a year this section has gathered dozens of cool photography facts… Read More
2016-04-27 06:01
A couple of days ago our readers in Twitter asked us to write an article about a very important topic that becomes literally your day-to-day concern when you decide to become a photog… Read More
2016-04-25 04:09
You may have seen amazing portrait photos with killer bokeh that had something swirly about it. What is actually this effect, how does it work, how can you create it?
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2016-04-23 00:27
If you are a beginner or enthusiast photographer, then the chances are that every time you are watching portrait photos taken by professionals, you are wondering how they make eyes of thei… Read More
2016-04-20 05:01
If you are passionate about photography—just like we are—we bet that you are browsing B&H or Amazon at least two or three times a week looking for new lenses… Read More
2016-04-14 05:23
Photographers often think that one has to turn into a professional at first to be able to make awesome portraits. Also, they think that a photography studio, full-frame camera, fancy lense… Read More
2016-04-13 06:24
Since the very first moment they have been launched, and this happened back in the 70’s, 50mm fixed lenses were always a big thing. Even though the progress and technology lead to in… Read More
2016-04-13 02:24
KeepSnap was made for independent photographers who like taking photos of people and would like to turn their passion into earnings. You only need to sign up, print off your business cards… Read More
2016-04-10 02:42
Over 100 million of people all around the world have updated their computers to Windows 10 by April 2016. Micrsoft has always made smart wallpapers for their Windows OSes, but the desktop… Read More
2016-04-07 06:21
Today we’d like to cover something that is believed to be the most difficult thing in photography both for beginners and professionals. It’s a huge topic which causes a lot… Read More
2016-04-04 22:22
Last year we launched a project for photographers called KeepSnap Directory where you can publish your portfolio and find clients that will hire you. The project has already attracted… Read More
2016-04-04 02:29
About a month ago we published a post where we explained you the concept of exposure compensation, which is really helpful in dealing with situations where lighting is difficult. However… Read More
2016-04-04 02:29
About a month ago we published a post where we explained you the concept of exposure compensation, which is really helpful in dealing with situations where lighting is difficult. However… Read More
2016-04-03 00:54
Just over a year ago we started our blog section called Interesting Facts about Photography and since then it gathered dozens of exciting photography facts that can make you laugh, ra… Read More
2016-03-31 05:02
If you are doing photography for life or are at least interested in the world of photography, then you probably heard about the collection of customizable filters and adjustable preset… Read More
2016-03-28 04:52
Just over a year ago we started our blog section called Interesting Facts about Photography and since then it gathered dozens of exciting photography facts that can make you laugh, ra… Read More
2016-03-26 02:07
The few of nowadays professional photographers can imagine their life without post-processing photos in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. This tool was released by Adobe in 2006 as a lighter vers… Read More
2016-03-24 00:48
When photographers only begin their career, they are usually divided into two types. The former dream of having an ultrazoom lens—something which goes beyond 200mm—and the latt… Read More
2016-03-21 03:24
The global DSLR market looks massive and it seems like the number of photographers literally doubles every year in every country of the world. Keep reading to find out the exact figures an… Read More
2016-03-21 03:10
You know how difficult it can be to capture the right moment. And even more so because this exact moment may never come back again and will be lost. Just imagine the situation—which… Read More
2016-03-16 03:32
Nikon launched this lens back in 2009 in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the death of Henri Cartier-Bresson. Almost all his life he used one Leica camera and the same 50mm lens t… Read More
2016-03-14 02:08
Many of you made photographs at the focal length of 17mm, which is wide. However, there are some lenses—which are not fish eye—that offer focal lengths that are a lot wider. Ke… Read More
2016-03-13 00:17
It happened to us all. You buy a great DSLR, the first one in your life that becomes somewhat sacral to you, and a few lenses when you just start with your photography career and… T… Read More
2016-03-09 00:03
There is a period in the life of every photographer when they start digging professional fashion photos and wondering how fashion photographers manage to create this kind of soft light and… Read More
2016-03-08 00:09
Last year we launched a project for photographers called KeepSnap Directory where you can publish your portfolio and find clients that will hire you. The project has already attracted… Read More
2016-03-07 04:01
Imagine yourself that you are walking around the deserted streets of your town at night and you notice something awesome. You will definitely take the camera out of your bag and make a pho… Read More
2016-03-06 02:43
We are all pretty accustomed to heavy big DSLR cameras—that weigh about a kilo—for enthusiast and professional photography. However, there are smaller APS-C DSLRs that sho… Read More
2016-03-03 22:11
We all know that the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO form the exposure triangle, controlling how light or dark our photos will turn out. However, in order to properly handle exposure one… Read More
2016-02-29 22:47
Every photographer who prefers shooting with Nikon cameras knows that this brand produces two very similar prime lenses that are quality and really cheap. It’s a nifty-fifty 50m… Read More
2016-02-27 21:35
Photographers use Adobe Photoshop and Abobe Lightroom on a daily basis but not everyone knows how far the software went since its launch. When was it released and what was it used for… Read More
2016-02-24 20:26
They say that throwing in an interesting question may be a good start for the article. So here it is. Did you know that there are hundreds of AF-S lenses available for Nikon F mount and pr… Read More
2016-02-23 23:42
Everybody knows about—and most probably even owns or owned—the most standard 18-55mm kit lenses, which are ubiquitous. There are several reasons for this. The focal length rang… Read More
2016-02-19 22:07
You probably noticed that some photography equipment shops sell lenses, as well as DSLRs, at a much lower price than the official vendors. The most interesting thing is that if you ask the… Read More
2016-02-15 18:54
DSLR cameras—just like many other programmable digital devices—use firmware. It is a software program preinstalled in the device that provides it with certain control, monitori… Read More
2016-02-15 18:54
DSLR cameras—just like many other programmable digital devices—use firmware. It is a software program preinstalled in the device that provides it with certain control, monitori… Read More
2016-02-14 22:26
Nowadays a low-quality point-and-shoot camera can be bought for as cheap as a couple of dozens of bucks. But it wasn't always like this for the cameras and photography equipment were s… Read More
2016-02-13 21:25
Weekend is a great time for sponging up new knowledge about photography and going out to make pictures. This post will feature 10 of our best tips for photographers that we published in ou… Read More
2016-02-10 23:50
Professional lenses by Canon and Nikon—especially for full-frame cameras—are worth a fortune. They usually have a red (Canon on L lenses) or golden (Nikon on G lenses) ring on… Read More
2016-02-07 02:28
Earlier we made a post about the biggest lens of the world that weighs 256 kilos, but today we'd like to tell you about the most powerful lens in the world. Its focal length is s… Read More
2016-02-05 22:43
KeepSnap was made for independent photographers who like taking photos of people and would like to turn their passion into earnings. You only need to sign up, print off your business c… Read More
2016-02-02 21:19
The Narratographer is a landscape, model, portrait, and boudoir photographer who believes that there is no such thing as great photographers, only great photographs. He feels that toda… Read More
2016-02-01 19:06
Last year we launched a project for photographers called KeepSnap Directory where you can publish your portfolio and find clients that will hire you. The project has already attracted… Read More
2016-02-01 00:59
A few days ago I stumbled upon a video where a kid got completely puzzled and didn’t know what to do when he was given a cassette player and a tape. A similar thing may happen to beg… Read More
2016-01-30 19:25
When you see underwater pictures, it often looks like this genre has developed just recently. However, the first underwater photo was taken a long long time ago.
… Read More
2016-01-26 20:24
In our post about long exposure daylight photography we told you that neutral density filters are a must have if you would like to make a good long exposure photograph in broad daylig… Read More
2016-01-26 01:09
Good old red eye effect is so common to see—especially on photos made with point-and-shoot cameras—that we never think about the reasons why it's caused. Keep reading to find i… Read More
2016-01-23 22:16
Movements in nature are beautiful. Clouds flying above you on a summer day, running waterfall, or sunlit waves stealthily approaching the seashore and looking like gazelles on the endless… Read More
2016-01-20 22:23
Bangkok Dangerous is a bad film—probably one of the worst Nicolas Cage performances ever—but it has an interesting thought that sums up this article essence. One of the actors… Read More
2016-01-18 19:54
About five years ago, when I had a simple point-and-shoot camera and just started to get interested in photography, my friends asked me what present I’d like to have for my birthday… Read More
2016-01-17 21:02
Nowadays' DSLR cameras are compact, powerful, and really quick. But it wasn't always like that, especially in 1975, when the world's first digital SLR camera was created by one of the most… Read More
2016-01-13 21:38
You probably read a lot of success stories of how never-was newbies learnt to take professional photos and sell them in just a couple of years through self-teaching. In their interviews to… Read More
2016-01-12 22:22
When you get your first client boom as a professional photographer, you realize that buying a good external HDD and backing up your work is more than just necessary. And though at first yo… Read More
2016-01-09 19:46
Today we'd like to talk about a photography style that we haven't yet covered. Automotive photography is considered to be a quite narrow genre and there are fewer people who do car photogr… Read More
2016-01-09 18:20
It's a common knowledge that the first aerial photographs were made over 100 years ago in the 19th century, but how were they made and what is the oldest existing aerial photo?
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2016-01-07 00:36
Since it's recommended to edit all professional photographs in Lightroom or Photoshop, the computer becomes a tool almost as important as the photographer's camera or lens. Owning a good c… Read More
2016-01-07 00:36
Since it's recommended to edit all professional photographs in Lightroom or Photoshop, the computer becomes a tool almost as important as the photographer's camera or lens. Owning a good c… Read More
2016-01-04 19:03
Panoramas are exciting: they are not too difficult too make, most often they look impressive, and people always like them. But have you ever thought about the world's first panoramic… Read More
2016-01-03 01:35
The New Year holidays are the best moment for learning something new and digging a few helpful tips about photography. This post will feature 15 of our best tips for photographers that we… Read More
2015-12-31 19:04
Finally, one of the most important days of the year has come, bringing its special holiday atmosphere that is hectic but so dear. Today billions of families and friends will get together t… Read More
2015-12-31 19:04
Finally, one of the most important days of the year has come, bringing its special holiday atmosphere that is hectic but so dear. Today billions of families and friends will get together t… Read More
2015-12-30 21:05
As a rule, when buying a DSLR people purchase a couple of accessories together with it. It can be a camera bag, cleaning kit, filters, remote shutter release, extra battery, or anothe… Read More
2015-12-30 21:05
As a rule, when buying a DSLR people purchase a couple of accessories together with it. It can be a camera bag, cleaning kit, filters, remote shutter release, extra battery, or anothe… Read More
2015-12-28 01:21
Many photographers, especially those who own beginner or entry-level equipment, are often faced with difficulties when it comes to photography in poor lighting conditions or simply low-lig… Read More
2015-12-27 00:02
Have you ever wondered how children were photographed back in the old times when a photo required at least ten minutes of exposure time? Keep reading to find it out.
… Read More
2015-12-24 00:02
When we browse through another message board or photography community over the web, we often hear that the detail is the most important thing in digital photography and that the more detai… Read More
2015-12-23 22:23
We haven't yet posted any review on DSLRs and today is a great day to make up for it, especially if it's a proper mid-level camera that became classic the moment it was launched. We're tal… Read More
2015-12-19 11:06
Have you ever heard something that's called Rapatronic photography technique? Keep reading and learn about it now.
… Read More
2015-12-19 00:09
The first digital SLRs hit the photography market a long time ago and since then the engineers in Nikon, Canon, Sony, and other companies have been working hard to improve their cameras, f… Read More
2015-12-15 02:04
Recently we’ve been posting a couple of articles that are less technical and have to do more with the questions and doubts that a person ponders over before buying their first DSLR… Read More
2015-12-14 03:29
Today we decided to face an issue that breaks minds and hearts of millions of beginner and enthusiast photographers. It’s a good old question that is somewhat similar to the holy bat… Read More
2015-12-11 23:33
KeepSnap was made for independent photographers who like taking photos of people and would like to turn their passion into earnings. You only need to sign up, print off your business cards… Read More
2015-12-11 01:18
Everyone who is planning to buy their first DSLR—paying a lot attention to it as it they were buying it for professional use—don't understand one simple thing that profess… Read More
2015-12-10 02:52
It seems that after coming of mirrorless cameras the photography market is experiencing some kind of revolution. At least it looks like this when you are reading various photography websit… Read More
2015-12-07 00:59
You know from our article about how the DSLR works we published earlier that in order to see the photo through the viewfinder, the light has to be reflected by the mirror in the camer… Read More
2015-12-06 00:04
Do you know what's the oldest photograph with a person on it that lived through until our times? Keep reading to find it out!
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2015-12-05 02:43
Portrait photography is one of the most popular and the most complicate photography genres ever because it takes both your photography and people skills to make an awesome shot. There are… Read More
2015-12-03 02:44
Photography equipment market offers you thousands of tripods of different sizes, made of different materials, and having different characteristics. However, to a beginner photographer all… Read More
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