Digital Photo Secrets

Take Amazing Photos with these little known tips and tricks!

ISO Explained!

You are probably familiar with ISO on film used in a film camera. It’s the ’speed’ of the film - higher ISO values mean you can take photos in lower light.
But what about in the digital world?

A lot of cameras come with an Anti-Blur mode. This is marketed to reduce blur in your photos; particularly when indoors or at twilight. But does it work, and how can it help with your photography?
Does Anti Blur Mode work? Yes it does. It can stop (or limit) blurry photos caused by low light.
Should [...]

The Standard 3-Point Lighting Technique

The 3-Point Lighting technique has been used for ages by studio photographers to create portrait shots.
You usually need three lights.
- A Key Light. The strongest light and sets the lighting of the scene
- A Fill Light. Helps to fill the shadows where the main light can’t reach
- A Back Light. Lights from the back to [...]

Easily Know Where The Light Is Coming From

Our second “Power of 5″ winner is Vanessa Lister. Vanessa’s tip was something I hadn’t heard of before - and is a very quick and easy way of making sure your subjects aren’t squinting into the light. Congratulations Vanessa, you’re also the proud recipient of a Canon A630 camera. - David

Great photos need the light [...]

  

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