Photography Blog
What Are 50mm Lenses Good At Shooting?
50mm lenses are perfect for a variety of shots and disciplines. They excel at versatility and capturing what the human eye normally sees. For beginners, a 50mm lens is a fantastic fixed focal point starting lens. What are 50mm lenses good at? 50mm lenses are great for...
How to Handle Transition Lenses as a Photographer
I've spent a lot of time writing about lenses on YourPhotoAdvisor. One lens type that's more common than the camera lenses I've written about is the transition lens, or photochromic lens. That's right, prepare for some spectacular sentences on spectacles! Alliteration...
What Photography Projects Are You Involved In?
There's something I learned early in my IT career (and even at the beginning of my cyber career), and that is, when someone asks you "what are you working on," your answer should never be "nothing" or "I don't know." You should always have an answer and be able to...
Can You Shoot a Wedding With a Canon Rebel?
The Rebel Canon is the perfect consumer camera to get any photography enthusiast started, especially when it comes to shooting weddings. Canon as a brand is known for their budget friendly DSLR cameras ranging for all levels of photographers. The brand is well-known...
How Do Online Photography Classes Work?
Online photography courses have become exceedingly popular over the years as classes and courses shift to online platforms. In this digital age, you can find just about any course you want online. But with something hands-on like photography, it can be a bit tricky....
Does a Lens Hood Effect Exposure?
A lens hood might look like an ordinary piece of plastic material attached to the lens of a camera, but it is actually one of the most common photography accessories used by professionals today. Made of plastic, metal, or even stainless steel, lens hoods have the...
Carbon Fiber vs. Aluminum Tripod: Does It Really Matter?
At first glance, the difference between aluminum and carbon fiber tripods seems inconsequential. However, after spending time with them, you will be able to see the pronounced differences. Carbon fiber versus aluminum tripods. Do the differences matter? Carbon fiber...
How Digital Cameras Store Images: An Interactive Guide
Digital cameras have been the go-to for photography for a while now, but many people are still unaware of how digital cameras store the images that they take. Even if you do know the general idea of how it works, you most likely don’t know all the tiny details that...
Full-Frame Lens on Crop Sensor? This Is What Happens
If you have an APS-C sensor, also called a crop sensor, in your camera but want to use a full-frame lens, you may be wondering if it is possible. Depending on what type of camera you have, the choice of lens type can occasionally make a big difference in the resulting...
Understanding EXIF Data: What It Is and What to Do With It
Whether you've started to explore the world of photography or not, if you've taken a photo, chances are you’ve already come across EXIF data. You just probably didn't know what it was. These days, we come across hundreds, if not thousands of pictures a day, and the...
Laser Photo Printers vs. Inkjet: Which Is Better for You?
Laser photo printers and inkjet printers print in entirely different ways, making each of them better at certain tasks. Deciding between the two can be an important decision, especially for professional photographers. Although both can print at efficient rates, the...
Do You Need a License for Drone Photography? Must-Read!
Drone photography has been a game-changer for the film and video industry. With beautiful, sweeping overhead shots suddenly available without needing to own or rent a helicopter, the playing field has evened out. However, there are some things to consider before you...
