The foreground is the part of the picture that comes first. It’s often a very busy part of the picture, and it can be very important in your composition. Foreground elements include: A person, animal or object that catches your eye. This might be a…

Optical Zoom is the ability to zoom in on objects without losing quality. Digital Zoom is the ability to enlarge an image at the cost of quality. Optical Zoom is an optical technique that uses a lens to capture more light, whilst Digital Zoom enlarges…

Photorealism is a style of painting that uses photographic references to recreate the look and feel of a scene or subject. It is often used in portraiture and landscape paintings, but can also be used to create other types of work. Photorealist paintings are usually…

The megapixel (MP) is a unit of measurement for digital cameras, scanners, and other imaging devices. A megapixel is one million pixels. Each pixel has an area of 1 mm² or smaller. The number of pixels on a digital camera or scanner determines how large…

In fill the frame photography, we use our camera to capture images that leave little to no space around the subject. It’s a powerful technique that ensures viewers focus exactly where we want them to. We’ll explore how filling the frame can transform an ordinary…

Tungsten light is a type of light that is produced by heating a metal filament until it glows. The tungsten light has a characteristic orange glow and is often used in photography given its very bright output, which makes it ideal for video production and…

Large format photography is both simple and complex. Simple, because it is simply a form of photography that uses large format cameras to capture images. This means that larger film sizes are used, which allows for greater detail and clarity in the resulting prints. As…

In the timeless debate of film vs digital photography, we’re often torn between the nostalgia of film’s organic feel and digital’s instant gratification. Film photography, with its meticulous process and surprise element, crafts a distinct aesthetic that digital struggles to replicate. Yet, digital photography offers…

Capturing the essence of a subject through portraiture is an art, and having a comprehensive portrait shot list is key to success. We’ll guide you through crafting a shot list that ensures you won’t miss a single opportunity to snap that perfect picture. From close-ups…

Sports photography has to be one of the most demanding types of photography. It requires a high degree of creativity, spontaneity and energy in order to capture that single moment that can make the difference between winning and losing. You may have to run a…