Hobby Photography

Inserting a photo in Tumblr is a great way to take a memory and share it with the world. Insert a photo in Tumblr with help from a web and graphic specialist in this free video clip.

Displaying photos on a Tumblr dashboard is a great way to fit a variety of photos into a space that is easily accessible. Display photos on a Tumblr dashboard with help from a graphics and web…

As of January 2012, more than 500 million applications are available for download for free or purchase from Apple's App Store. One of them, LightBox, turns your device into a flashlight, magnifying…

"Filling" is a very important part of flash photography that deals with the lighting process. Get tips on filling in flash photography with help from a professional photographer in this free video…

The lens is one of the most important parts of any camera. Take a photo lens tutorial with help from a professional photographer in this free video clip.

Record the night sky with your Nikon D80 digital camera by attaching a Celestron 90 telescope. Convert the Celestron 90 telescope to a telephoto lens with two accessories: the T-adapter and the T-ring…

One important aspect of portrait photography is the eyes of the subject. Focus on eyes for portrait photography with help from a professional photographer in this free video clip.

Choosing a lens for portrait photography is one of the most important aspects of the process. Learn how to choose a lens for portrait photography with help from a professional photographer in this…

Preventing shadows in portrait photography is something that every photographer will struggle with at some point in their career. Learn how to prevent shadows in portrait photography with help from a…

Professionals photograph headshots under meticulously controlled conditions for maximum effect. Learn how to professionally photograph headshots with help from a professional photographer in this free…

Closed-circuit television or CCTV systems capture security footage for malls, restaurants, stores and parking lots. You can hook up a black and white stereophonic CCTV camera to save the captured…

Many photography enthusiasts enjoy playing with different exposure techniques to create interesting photographic art. One way to do this is by using Polaroid film as a contact print. These prints are…

Commercial billboards are created by turning high-resolution photographs into multiple printed sheets, which can be aligned and pasted on the billboard to create a jumbo-sized image. Although this…

Camera lenses come with covers for a reason. The cover protects the lens from nicks, scratches and other potential damage. UV rays do not damage the camera lens glass, but they may affect the lens…

You only use a slit lamp camera if you're working in opthalmology. Slit lamps are a high-intensity light source used during eye examinations to give the doctor a clearer view of patients' eye…

Social apps have been gaining popularity, and learning how to build a Windows Phone mobile app that uses the camera can get you started in creating your first social app. C# is a computer programming…

The speed of camera film is a measure of the light required to expose the film and create an image. During the film camera era, film manufacturers, light meter manufacturers and photographers used a…

The sensor size in a digital camera impacts lens selection and noise reduction. Larger sensors are less susceptible to digital noise -- typically colored pixels that appear in the darkest portions of…

Dual cameras on your iPhone or iPad give you the option to take photos or shoot video from the front of your device or the back. With FaceTime, video chatting with friends and family becomes even more…

One way to enjoy taking photographs without lugging around a camera bag is to use a neck strap. Neck straps also allow photographers to free up both hands without placing their cameras down and…

A seemingly easy assignment can often be more difficult to orchestrate and execute than at first impression. As an amateur, photographing water pouring from a faucet may seem simple enough until you…

Giving credit to a photographer for using an original photograph must be completed in accordance with the photographer's terms. When there are no terms established beforehand, you can use a basic…

Most camcorders differ from single lens reflex cameras in that they don't offer lens interchangeability. This means you're stuck with the original lens for the life of the camcorder. For this reason,…

Lightbox and SlideShow Pro are two types of software used to display a slideshow of linked images on a website, hence, eliminating the need to load a new page to view the pictures. Lightbox can…

A SLR, or single lens reflex, is a type of camera that often uses 35-millimeter film that produces high-quality photographs. Unlike point-and-shoot cameras, SLRs allow you to change your lens…

The Samsung Reclaim is a basic feature phone that is capable of taking pictures. The 2 Megapixel camera on the Reclaim is considered to be fairly good for a phone camera, and while many Reclaim users…

If your camera has a zoom lens, you can switch from close-ups to long-distance photography at the press of a button. Your camera's zoom ratio measures how much the camera can adjust its focus for…

A lightbox is a script or application used to view a larger or original image of a smaller Web page graphic. Typically, the larger image is viewed as a highlighted layer, and the rest of the content…

In 1966, the Petri Camera Company Inc. of Tokyo launched the Japanese-made Petri Racer camera. This 35 mm rangefinder loads with 135 film with a negative size of 24 mm x 36 mm. The ten shutter speeds…

Repairing or refurbishing a camera can sometimes be a more economical alternative than purchasing a new device. Some repairs are simple, but in most cases you'll want to hire a professional, certified…

The Nikon D60 is a relatively inexpensive entry-level digital Single Lens Reflex, or dSLR, camera. The D60 has a 10.2-megapixel CCD sensor resolution -- the minimum for dSLRs -- and an optically…

The Polaroid PoGo is a mobile printer designed to be used on the go to print pictures from some mobile phones and digital cameras. The printer is pocket-sized at 4.7 inches tall, 2.8 inches wide and…

Problems with a portable DVD player can negate the convenience of the device. The Polaroid PDM-0082 portable DVD player can experience problems that can result from the settings on the player or…

The Nikon 18-200mm VR lens, originally released in 2005, is used by many photographers as an all-purpose lens. With its vibration reduction -- known as VR -- and extensive zoom range, it works as a…

Photographs with a yellow tint tend to stand out, and usually not in a good way. Too much yellow in skin tones makes people appear ill. White subjects look dirty and unnatural. Assuming your camera is…

The Polaroid 300 Instant Camera prints your photos instantly. After you snap a picture, the photo emerges from the top of the camera. These are small photos with a border along each edge. The picture…

Having a good photo head shot is an ideal way to make a first impression with potential clients, employers or business contacts. Since your photo can't speak for itself, when you're having your head…

The Polaroid DVG-1080P digital camcorder lacks a dedicated power jack, but uses the data port to charge its NP60 lithium ion battery pack. Using the camcorder's light and LCD screen causes the battery…

Getting an image out of your Mac's Photo Booth application is important if you want to share it with other people or create a copy of it to access in another application. The Photo Booth application…

If you use a MicroSD card with your HTC Snap, you have the ability to encrypt all the files that are saved to it—including photos. Files, such as photos, that are encrypted with the HTC Snap…

Mac OS X includes the Photo Booth application that lets you take pictures and record videos that can contain special effects. The application works with many external cameras as well as the built-in…

A camera diaphragm naturally collects dust and dirt as its used over time. These particles cannot be cleaned with just soap and water, however. Cleaning the diaphragm requires a microfiber cloth and…

CCTV surveillance cameras come in all shapes and sizes, making them useful for a range of purposes from basic security to top-secret spying. Small and hidden cameras usually use board lenses, which…

A camera lens found on a cellular phone is constructed from high-quality glass that is comparable to the materials used on expensive digital cameras. Unfortunately, the lens’ convex shape makes…

An aluminum slider is designed to help you capture smooth, seamless footage in a variety of different spaces and environments. While high quality aluminum sliders are costly, creating your own…

If you need to extend the range of your camera or camcorder for night photography or video, use external infrared lighting sources to help. Most cameras have built-in infrared lights, but these are…

Convincingly integrating animated and live elements in film is an old art. For example, Disney’s “Fantasia” uses this technique to create the illusion of interaction between Mickey…

Cameras come in a variety of shapes, styles and sizes. In additional, many camera manufacturers exist that design cameras differently and use different terminology. If your camera is giving you an…

The iPad makes taking your photos on the road easier than ever. Between the larger screen, the high-definition display and the internal storage, you have the ability to store and share all your family…

The Polaroid TLX-01511C is a smaller-sized TV with an LCD screen and built-in cable tuning capabilities, making it a good model for a smaller room such as a kitchen or bedroom. While the TV produces a…