Photography Tips, Techniques, and Tutorials

The Golden Hour in Photography

Professional photographers swear by the "golden hour" as the time of day with the best lighting. Discover what it is and how to take advantage of it.

Learn everything you need to know about EXIF metadata - what it is, ways to view and edit it, and how you can use it to improve your photography.

Move beyond simple snapshots and learn how to capture more engaging, interesting portrait photos with these essential composition tips.

With a long exposure, a simple light source and a pinch of creativity you can create stunning light painting shots with ease.

Use these techniques to photograph sculptures in a new, interesting way, and learn how to inject a bit of your personality into your shots.

Digital cameras, from compacts to DSLRs, have all but replaced film cameras, and have made photography easier, cheaper, and faster than ever before.