Deciding to buy a DSLR camera is serious business, for three very important reasons. First, you'll only realize the value of your purchase if you've also decided, or been inspired, to become a more serious photographer. Be sure that you're genuinely excited about learning and achieving more with a camera in your hands, even if you have no plans to become a professional. Second, you're about to make a serious commitment of hard-earned money, as even entry-level DSLRs will cost approximately $500 or more, mid-range models more than a thousand dollars and professional-grade DSLRs thousands of...…Deciding to buy a DSLR camera is serious business, for three very important reasons. First, you'll only realize the value of your purchase if you've also decided, or been inspired, to become a more serious photographer. Be sure that you're genuinely excited about learning and achieving more with a camera in your hands, even if you have no plans to become a professional. Second, you're about to make a serious commitment of hard-earned money, as even entry-level DSLRs will cost approximately $500 or more, mid-range models more than a thousand dollars and professional-grade DSLRs thousands of...WW…

Unlike the proverbial question about whether the chicken or egg came first, your first equipment choice when "graduating" from a compact to a DSLR camera is the lens. Many a new DSLR photographer has made the mistake of being mesmerized by the features and capabilities of the camera instead of concentrating on choosing the right lens. In fact, before even concerning yourself with what lens to buy (and then DSLR camera), your first task is to determine what kind of photography you plan on shooting with a DSLR set-up. If you've been a casual photographer with your compact camera, recording...…Unlike the proverbial question about whether the chicken or egg came first, your first equipment choice when "graduating" from a compact to a DSLR camera is the lens. Many a new DSLR photographer has made the mistake of being mesmerized by the features and capabilities of the camera instead of concentrating on choosing the right lens. In fact, before even concerning yourself with what lens to buy (and then DSLR camera), your first task is to determine what kind of photography you plan on shooting with a DSLR set-up. If you've been a casual photographer with your compact camera, recording...WW…

How to learn photography means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For some, learning how to take photos might be best accomplished by taking a class. For others, watching videos or listening to podcasts might be the way to go. Beyond that, where one photographer benefits greatly from joining a photography website and participating in a photography forum, another photographer might be better served by challenging him or herself to go out and shoot solo each and every day. So, when thinking about how to learn photography, you have to consider what you want to learn, know...…How to learn photography means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For some, learning how to take photos might be best accomplished by taking a class. For others, watching videos or listening to podcasts might be the way to go. Beyond that, where one photographer benefits greatly from joining a photography website and participating in a photography forum, another photographer might be better served by challenging him or herself to go out and shoot solo each and every day. So, when thinking about how to learn photography, you have to consider what you want to learn, know...WW…

If you ask me, bird photography is one of the toughest types of photography to master. After all, your subject could move at any time - and move very quickly at that. It takes a lot of time, practice, and patience to take beautiful photographs of birds, but with these tips, you'll learn the basics how to...…If you ask me, bird photography is one of the toughest types of photography to master. After all, your subject could move at any time - and move very quickly at that. It takes a lot of time, practice, and patience to take beautiful photographs of birds, but with these tips, you'll learn the basics how to...WW…

To fill the frame means to expand the footprint of the subject in your shot. Get in close, zoom in, crop the image, or use other techniques to bring the subject to the forefront. With these simple yet effective beginner photography tips, you can avoid some of the common mistakes beginners make and get improved results with your images. Urban photography is a genre showcasing features in urban settings. You can photograph people, architecture, mass transit, and many other subjects. Learn how to do so in this guide! The Nikon D850 might be an older DSLR, but it was ahead of its time when it...…To fill the frame means to expand the footprint of the subject in your shot. Get in close, zoom in, crop the image, or use other techniques to bring the subject to the forefront. With these simple yet effective beginner photography tips, you can avoid some of the common mistakes beginners make and get improved results with your images. Urban photography is a genre showcasing features in urban settings. You can photograph people, architecture, mass transit, and many other subjects. Learn how to do so in this guide! The Nikon D850 might be an older DSLR, but it was ahead of its time when it...WW…