Photo tips

Phase detection & contrast detection autofocus may seem like techie terms lost in camera specs – but they’re important to know. Here are the differences.

I just returned from Morocco with an amazing experience – teaching children to appreciate art and photography and photographing this beautiful country.

No app or forecaster can tell you how atmospheric conditions fit into your photographic vision. Here’s a book all about weather forecasting for photographers.

Don’t let flash intimidate you by its complexity or price. This travel flash kit is a great addition to your travel photography kit and won’t break the bank.

What a day loaded up with beautiful scenery. I packed up my campsite at Gold Bluffs Beach and made the short walk to Fern Canyon. I spent quite a while photographing Fern Canyon before hiking up the James Irvine Trail. Then I hiked down to Redwood Creek and found a great campsite for tonight.

Today started by waking up in a remote rest stop and ended in a tent on a beautiful beach at Redwood National Park. The in-between was spent driving through the Avenue of the Giants and backpacking the Miner’s Ridge Trail through massive, ancient redwood trees. Photography tips included!

Ready to move a little further past your camera’s “Auto” setting and explore some more functions? Understanding exposure compensation is a great place to start.

Advances in digital storage have given us virtually unlimited presses of the shutter. But does this cheapen photography? Does it make you a better or worse photographer? Try treating your memory cards like film one day. This photography challenge could change the way you see things.

I had a really fun time on Google’s Reverse Image Search finding images that had been poached from my website. I never liked giant watermark symbols on photos, so how could I add a subtle signature-style watermark to my photos instead?

Choosing a travel camera can be a difficult decision. You’re presented with so many options, numbers, and specifications. But if you focus on the basics and the reality of your photography, you’ll have a much easier time choosing the right travel camera. This guide will help you focus on what’s important.