Photography Tips: Video Series

When getting someone to pose for photographs, it's important to take note of the physical qualities of the individual in order to inform instructions. Find out how to compensate for people who have eyes that are offset with help from a photographer in this free video on posing for photographs.

When taking pictures of toddlers, it's usually not helpful to try to get them to pose, because they usually don't want to pose. Find out how to take pictures of a toddler at play with help from a photographer in this free video on toddler photography.

In photography, it's important to get seniors to relax for their portraits so that they trust the photographer. Discover how to take photographs for seniors based upon the photography that they like with help from a photographer in this free video on senior portrait photography.

In photography, good composition takes advantage of trying to bring the viewer's eye to the center of the picture. Study classical portraiture to see examples of good composition with help from a photographer in this free video on photography basics.

In photography, it's essential to have boxes of various sizes for props, because they are great for helping to pose people. Discover how stuffed animals are great props for photographing children with help from a photographer in this free video on photography prop ideas.

There are many different photographic effects that are fun to use, including double exposures, panoramic photographs and high key photography. Learn about the use of high key photography in high fashion with help from a photographer in this free video on photographic effects.

In photography, when dealing with lighting effects, it's important that the lighting source is as large as possible. Find out how to use umbrellas or soft boxes to diffuse and reflect light with help from a photographer in this free video on lighting effects in photography.

In order to take artistic photographs, a photographer needs to have an interesting subject, an understanding of composition and a awareness of her lighting. Learn about using reflectors and assistants when taking photographs outdoors with help from a photographer in this free video on art photography.

Telephoto lenses are very useful when working with nature photography or sports photography. Find out how to look for quality, interchangeability, focal length and F numbers in telephoto lenses with help from a photographer in this free video on telephoto lenses.

Digital photography is not as forgiving as film, but digital photographers can take advantage of the speed of their sensor. Discover how digital photography is useful because of the ability to see the results immediately with help from a photographer in this free video on digital photography.

There are many types of lighting in photography, and a photography studio usually allows the photographer to control every aspect about his lighting. Learn about the use of Hollywood lighting with help from a photographer in this free video on lighting in photography.

In order to be a photographer, an individual needs a camera that allows them to set manual controls and change lenses. Discover the importance of skill and experience in photography with help from a photographer in this free video on photography equipment.