Tutorials

Digital photography tips and tutorials on everything from sports photography to wildlife and fashion photography.

Photo Mechanic Tutorial – Ingest, Variables and Code Replacement

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I published this tutorial on YouTube some time ago, but all of the information still holds true today so I wanted to bring your attention to it. Photo Mechanic is a compelling piece of software, but it can be a bit daunting. I think this video will be very useful for people who are just starting to get to grips with it, perhaps using the free trial they offer. If you already use it, or you’re planning on buying it, you can get a free downloadable Photo Mechanic shortcut guide from me.

F-Stop Chart

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F-Stop Chart If you’re looking to learn more about F-Stops and how it effects your exposure and the look of your image, please check out our detailed article: Understanding F-Stop as part of our Photography 101 series. You Might Also Like Think You Know It All? This short downloadable quiz has been designed to help you learn more about the basics of exposure, and the three pillars of the exposure triangle. Are you ready for manual mode on your camera? Take the test!

65 Inspirational Photography Quotes

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Sometimes we jus need a little inspiration, and I’ve found that it can be as simple as a few quotes from some very wise people. These are my favourite ones on the subject of photography: 1. “To photograph is to hold one’s breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It’s at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson 2. “The whole point of taking pictures is so that you don’t have to explain things with words.” – Elliott Erwitt 3. “You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” – …

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Securely Erasing Your Photos Before Selling Hard Drives

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I recently did an upgrade of my backup hard drives, something that every photographer will end up doing at some point. I was left with a stack of drives on my desk which I’ll sell on Craigslist or through my local buy and sell forum. They all work perfectly so I’m sure someone will want to put them to use. There’s an important step to perform before you sell any computer or hard drive, though! Erase doesn’t really mean gone.. I’m sure that everyone takes a basic precaution when they sell a hard drive, and deletes all the files and folders …

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Ignoring Your Competition

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It’s Not You, It’s Me (How to Break Up with Your Competitive Spirit) Creative freelancers confide in me on a daily basis and there’s a common theme among those who are struggling: they spend valuable time, energy, and resources concerning themselves with what their competition is doing. On the flip side, those who are thriving don’t even have competitors on their radar; in fact, their real competition is most likely their peers, if not their closest friends. Successful creative freelancers focus on what they do best— period. David duChemin on Real Photographers: “Digital did not kill our business. Our failure …

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Growing Your Creative Niche

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You want better clients. I know you do… but you know the game, this won’t happen magically. You have to earn it and sometimes it’s your earnings that you feel will suffer if you limit your portfolio, your networking, or your business model. Your bank account probably tells you to take any gig you can get, and though you may simply be striving to pay the next bill, know this: desperate acts won’t help you build a better business. Your future success, as well as your creative legacy, demands so much more from you. Or dare I say… less. A …

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