Amateur Photography

Unfortunately there is no way to print photographs directly onto foam board using a consumer-grade printer at home. Foam board ranges between 1/8 and 3/16 inch thick; even large printers aren't...

Bullet casings, like any other small subject, are best photographed with a macro lens and in a light tent. The fine details of a bullet casing may not be visible in the photograph without a macro...

Photographs of wildflowers are beautiful, they're the next best thing to actual wildflowers. The best time of year to capture wildflower pictures is in spring, when the flowers first bloom. If you...

Capturing a photograph exactly as you envisioned, straight from the camera, can be difficult. Tweak the image to improve its visual appeal; correct minor errors you made while shooting. Improve an...

It is possible to translate a beautiful photograph into a piece of art. Although art requires some talent, skill and technique are equally important. As you start working, you will notice that you...

Photographs can be great art pieces that enliven a room. Instead of paintings and tapestry, you may want to showcase your photos and your family's photos at home. The type of frame used as well as...

Whether you take portraits, still life photos, or macro photography for E-Bay, your photos will dramatically improve once you've mastered the basics of three-point lighting. Three-point lighting...

Developing your own photographs can be a richly rewarding experience. With minimal cash outlay, any lightproof room with good ventilation and a steady supply of running water may be converted into...

Photographing a large number of people can be both intimidating and time consuming. It requires a photographer to work quickly and to be able to build a group correctly without continually having...

To understand photography, the photographer must first understand a little bit about the nature of light. Knowing how light is absorbed and refracted from surfaces---and from there into the lens...

For whatever reason, moisture has adhered the emulsion of your photograph to the glass of the picture frame. Photograph surfaces are gelatin-like and can be easily damaged when attempting to...

Photographing kids of different ages requires different methods. For example, babies need only to be entertained and coerced into looking towards the camera, while its better to photograph older...

When being photographed, it is important to wear nice clothing, angle the body at the camera lens and smile. Be the best looking person in any photo with these tips from an experienced...

The backdrops in photography should not take attention away from the subject of the photograph. Set up photography backdrops with the tips in this free video on photography lighting techniques...

If you have photographs from your last vacation or even great photos of your kids that you want to share with friends and family, making it into a postcard is an inexpensive and creative way to...

Blending in with the crowd is a must for anyone who wishes to capture the natural movement of people on journeys along the street and around town. This is the essence of street photography, and it...

Fields, bogs and marshes are interesting and beautiful places to take photographs. These photographs can be used for hobby, educational or fine art purposes. Because these places are expansive,...

From your own home to the public library or museum, building interiors have always made fascinating pictures. I have found it particularly rewarding to work with natural light, but many...

If you've ever tried to photograph clouds, you know that it can be tricky. Clouds and other weather phenomena can make fantastic photographs, but you must be in the right place at the right time....

Photography often tells a story. This is particularly true of action photos found in sports like horse racing. A photo may document the struggle to get ahead or the thrill of competition, the...

Custom matting your photographs or other art work can be daunting if you are unsure of what kind of board to use or even where to start. With the right tools and supplies though, and a bit of...

Steam is so difficult to photograph that many photographers choose not to do it. They simply add it in to the photo digitally later on. However, you can still photograph steam if you have the...

Golf is one of the hardest sports to photograph. Golfers don't want to hear the clicking of a shutter during their swing. There's the possibility of being hit by a golf ball. And finally, being...

Photographs can reveal much about a person, especially if the photograph focuses on the subject's eyes. To properly photograph the eyes, you must use the right equipment and have a subject capable...

Photographing a subject's hands requires skill and a certain delicacy. Hands can tell a story and function as the focal point of beautiful artwork. To display the hands to full advantage, you must...

Many people treasure their family portraits and like to display them throughout their homes. When photographing families it is wise to plan accordingly to bring all of the details together.

One of the reasons millions of people visit the national parks every year is to observe the wildlife in their natural habitat. It's pretty exciting to see a herd of buffalo stampede across a...

The Statue of Liberty is America's touchstone of freedom and has been admired, observed and photographed since the first camera captured her image on film in the early twentieth century. The...

The Aurora Borealis, sometimes referred to as the Northern Lights, is the lights which appear in the northern night sky in the northern hemisphere. The Aurora Borealis is one of nature's most...

Graduations represent an important rite of passage for each individual who goes through one. Creating a physical reminder of the day in the form of a photograph can help the individual remember...

Some people leave prized photographs stashed away in boxes simply because they don't want to pay a professional to get it ready for framing. Luckily, with a few supplies and a little math, you can...

Anybody can take a good portrait just by clicking the button on a camera. But there are qualities of a picture that make it great and can bring out the true aspects of a person's personality. By...

The line that differentiates amateur photography from professional photography is dull and blurry. The jump from amateur to professional can be as obvious as a tilted picture or as subtle as light...

Snowflakes make beautiful subjects for photographs. They are fragile and fascinating. Photographing snowflakes can be unnerving, but with some patience and practice you can create breathtaking...

Waterfalls provide a dramatic subject matter for photographers. They add motion and beauty to a photo. Many people consider waterfalls too hard to photograph because of all of the movement of the...

Before having children, my personal photograph collection was a strange assortment of pictures of old cars, snakes my husband had killed, the occasional wild boar my husband had trapped, etc. ...

If you can't afford to go on safari this summer, consider going to your local zoo to get those wild animal pictures from the safety of a park bench.

With landscape photography, lighting is as important as location. Choose the right time of day to capture that beautiful view on film.