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Photography Basics

  • Lens Speed and Aperture
  • Shutter Speed
  • ISO
  • Camera Modes: Full Auto (aka ‘The Green Square’)
  • Camera Modes: P for Program
  • Camera Modes: A for Aperture Priority
  • Camera Modes: S for Shutter Priority
  • Camera Modes: M for Manual
  • How to Use Exposure Compensation
  • Camera Settings for Shooting Fireworks
  • Compatible Lenses for Canon Rebel DSLRs
  • Compatible Lenses for Nikon Entry-Level DSLRs

Photography Tips

  • Camera Settings for Shooting Fireworks
  • How to Photograph Fireworks . . . Even If You Don’t Have a Tripod
  • How to Use Neutral-Density (ND) Filters to Show Smooth Water Motion
  • Snow is Nature’s Softbox for Awesome Fill Light
  • How to Enjoy Photography When Your Hands Shake
  • 4 Principles of Photography Marksmanship
  • Understanding the Basics of Low Light Photography
  • Concert Photography – Capturing the Essence of a Concert
  • Interior and Architectural Photography Basics
  • 16 Essential Tips for Capturing Great Photos of Kids
  • Are You Getting Great Photos at Your Kid’s Soccer Game?
  • Simplifying the Rule of Thirds
  • Photographing With the End in Mind
  • How to Hold a Camera – Beginner Tips from Karl Taylor
  • Always Get the Window Seat
  • How to Photograph Christmas Lights
  • A Photographic Case Study in Color
  • Peter Hurley on Jawline and Positioning for Headshots
  • Peter Hurley Headshot Tips
  • What is Lens Flare and How Can You Avoid It?
  • Is an Underwater DSLR Housing Worth the Expense?
  • Quick Portrait Breakdown
  • Quick Portrait Breakdown: From Beach Snapshot to Framed Canvas
  • What is the Difference Between Canon EF and EF-S Lenses?
  • What is the Difference Between Nikon DX and FX Lenses?
  • How to Shoot Timelapse on the Canon 7D Mark II
  • How to Shoot Timelapse on the Canon 5DS and 5DS R
  • How to Prevent Flyaways with DJI Phantom Quadcopters
  • Use a GPS Tracker for DJI Phantom as Another Flyaway Defense
  • Understanding Medium Format Crop Factors
  • Demystifying SD Cards
  • Making Senses of Memory Card Read / Write Speeds and USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt Data Transfer Rates

Lighting Tips

  • Introduction to Studio Lighting
  • Inverse Square Law of Light Explanation (Part 1) from Karl Taylor
  • Inverse Square Law of Light Explanation (Part 2) from Karl Taylor
  • How to Use Fill Flash in Macro Photography
  • How to Light an Amazing Portrait with a Low Cost DIY Lighting Kit
  • How to Build a Seamless White Infinity Cove
  • How to Control Reflections on Glasses
  • Quick Breakdown: Midday Photos with Off-Camera Flash
  • Lighting Modifier Comparison Test from Karl Taylor
  • Lighting Bill Gates and Bono for Time – BTS with Greg Heisler

Photoshop, Lightroom & Other Photo Software Tips

  • How to Transfer a Lightroom Catalog and Photo Library to a New Computer
  • How To: Single Image HDR
  • How to Select and Change Colors in Photoshop
  • How to Make Colors POP in Photoshop
  • How to Add Your Own Logo to Lightroom
  • How to Black Out Eyes in Photoshop
  • How to Use the Patch Tool in Photoshop
  • How to Adjust Lighting in Post Production Using Photoshop
  • How to Remove Acne in Photoshop
  • How to Fix Red Skin in Photoshop
  • How to Remove Anything from a Photo in Photoshop
  • How to Automate Focus Stacking in Photoshop
  • How to Create an Artistic Double Exposure in Photoshop
  • How to Use Curves Adjustments in Photoshop
  • How to Add Texture to Images in Photoshop
  • How to Sharpen Images in Photoshop CC
  • How to Use the Clone Stamp Tool in Photoshop
  • How to Create Animated GIFs in Photoshop
  • How to Add & Remove Lens Flare in Photoshop
  • How to Use Presets in Photoshop
  • How to Use Lens Correction in Photoshop
  • How to Deconstruct the ‘Look’ of Any Photo Using Curves in Photoshop
  • 7 Steps to Borderless Printing in Lightroom
  • Advanced Sharpening Technique Using Photoshop and Topaz Denoise
  • Photoshop Tip: Use Content-Aware Scale to Change Photo Proportions
  • Masking, Composition and Selections in Photoshop Mix for iPad
  • Tutorial: Selective Edits – Dodging, Burning & Sharpening in Photoshop
  • Cropping & Straightening Photos in Photoshop
  • Intro to Non-Destructive Techniques Using Smart Objects/Filters in Photoshop
  • Removing Red Eye & Whitening Teeth in Photoshop
  • Using Photoshop Smart Objects with Lightroom
  • Crash Course in How to Use the Liquify Filter in Photoshop
  • Use Blending Modes in Photoshop Elements to Make Colors Pop
  • Easy Way to Fix Color in Old Photos in Photoshop
  • How to Do Focus Stacking in Photoshop
  • How to Remove a Tattoo in Photoshop
  • How to Style Hair in Photoshop
  • Lightroom Tip: How to Add Photos to a Collection on Import

Blogging Basics for Photographers

  • Deciding Whether to Start a Blog for Your Photography
  • Blogging Software and Services
  • Web Hosting for Self-Hosted Blogs

Photography Business Resources

  • 10 Tips for Breaking Into Commercial Magazine Photography
  • Grow Your Bottom Line and Increase Bookings
  • 10 Internet Marketing Tips for Photographers
  • What is a “Gray Market Camera” and Why Does It Matter?

Video Tips

  • How to Get Started Editing Video in Premiere Pro CC
  • DSLR Video Editing for Photographers
  • Giving Your Video that Cinematic Look – Why Understanding ISO is Just as Important as Having the Right Gear
  • How to Get a Still Image form a Video in Photoshop
  • 7 Steps to Edit Video in Photoshop
  • How to Import AVCHD Files from a Memory Card or Hard Drive in Final Cut Pro X
  • Editing AVCHD 2.0 (e.g., NEX-5N) 60p Footage in Final Cut Pro X
  • Licensing Music for Videos
  • Interview Lighting Tips
  • How to Shoot and Edit a Hyperlapse with Your DSLR
  • Common After Effects Problems and Mistakes
  • How to Remove Warping from Warp Stabilizer
  • How to Add Effects to Audio Tracks in DaVinci Resolve 12

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