Recommended Nikon D5600 Settings

Posted on May 14, 2018 by ShutterBug
Nikon D5600 Front View

Although the Nikon D5600 has a more streamlined menu than some other cameras in Nikon’s lineup, there are still a huge number of camera settings and options that you need to know about. In this article, I will cover everything you need to know about menu settings for the Nikon D5600, including a specific recommendation for every important setting. This should help you make the most of your new camera and use the D5600 to its full potential.

[Read More…]

The post Recommended Nikon D5600 Settings appeared first on Photography Life.

Photography Life

Digg ThisShare via email
Share on MyspaceSubmit to reddit Share
Posted in Photograpy How To | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

DPI vs PPI

Posted on May 12, 2018 by ShutterBug
Horses_DPIvsPPI_01

There is much confusion out there about the acronyms DPI and PPI. This confusion is understandable, given that people often use the terms in error interchangeably. So what do DPI and PPI mean, and how do they apply to printed photographs and digital image files? In this article, we will answer these questions and clear up any misconceptions you may have about the abbreviations.

[Read More…]

The post DPI vs PPI appeared first on Photography Life.

Photography Life

Digg ThisShare via email
Share on MyspaceSubmit to reddit Share
Posted in Photograpy How To | Leave a comment

Recommended Canon T7i Settings

Posted on May 12, 2018 by ShutterBug
Canon Rebel T7i

The Canon Rebel cameras are some of the most popular DSLRs on the market, and the newest Canon T7i is no exception. However, not all the menu options on the T7i are ideal by default, and some first-time Canon users are understandably confused about how to set it properly. So, in this article, I will go through all the recommended camera settings for the Canon T7i, including both photo and video menu settings. This should set you on the right path so that you can take the best possible pictures with your new camera.

[Read More…]

The post Recommended Canon T7i Settings appeared first on Photography Life.

Photography Life

Digg ThisShare via email
Share on MyspaceSubmit to reddit Share
Posted in Photograpy How To | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Tripods and Heads: A Landscape Photographer’s Guide

Posted on May 11, 2018 by ShutterBug
Featured thumbnail tripod article

Say that the sun just set, and you’re trying to take photos of the blue glow that now sits on the horizon. Seems like the perfect backdrop for a beautiful landscape, doesn’t it? But in order to capture the photo you want as well as possible, there’s one piece of camera equipment that is absolutely essential: a tripod. Landscape photography and tripods go hand in hand, but there’s a lot of important information about them that many photographers don’t know. In this article, I’ll cover the ins and outs of tripods, including what you need to know if you’re buying one yourself.

[Read More…]

The post Tripods and Heads: A Landscape Photographer’s Guide appeared first on Photography Life.

Photography Life

Digg ThisShare via email
Share on MyspaceSubmit to reddit Share
Posted in Photograpy How To | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Tips for Photographing Bouldering and Climbing

Posted on May 10, 2018 by ShutterBug
Bouldering on a Beach

Originally used as training for alpine or big wall climbing, bouldering is now well established as a sport in its own right. You climb a “problem,” typically on a free-standing boulder (hence the name) or the base of a cliff. Problems range from a single move through extended sequences. The compressed nature of the problems means the style of climbing can be much more powerful and/or gymnastic than other types of climbing. For me, it is climbing distilled, and the joy of solving a physical and mental puzzle never gets old. It also provides opportunities for some pretty cool photos. In this article, I will go through some useful tips for photographing bouldering (and climbing in general) so that you can take the best possible pictures.

[Read More…]

The post Tips for Photographing Bouldering and Climbing appeared first on Photography Life.

Photography Life

Digg ThisShare via email
Share on MyspaceSubmit to reddit Share
Posted in Photograpy How To | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment