By Ben Long  ·  December 31st, 2009

Ben discusses the importance of metadata and how it will help you not only organize your photos, but also become a better photographer.

By Ben Long  ·  March 1st, 2009

Some of the finest photos in history were shot in black and white, and it’s an art form that remains relevant today. We show you how easy it is to turn ho-hum color shots into stunning grayscale images.

By Dave Cross  ·  January 26th, 2009

Dave demonstrates how to use a Gray Card when photographing your subjects so you can easily adjust Levels later.

By Laurie Excell  ·  November 5th, 2008

Everything we do as photographers impacts our point of view, and our final image is the result of that point of view. Not only do the camera, lens, accessories, settings, and our surroundings have an effect on our photos, so too, does our angle of view.

By Laurie Excell  ·  September 5th, 2008

‘Bokeh’ might be a new term, but it really is a time-tested photographic concept that is easy to master, once you know the tricks.

By Laurie Excell  ·  July 1st, 2008

No matter what your budget or your photographic style is, there is a tool that will get you up close and personal with your subject.

By Laurie Excell  ·  July 1st, 2008

Here are links to a few of the products mentioned by Laurie Excell in her newsletter article on Macro Photography, as well as links to some related products

By Laurie Excell  ·  May 5th, 2008

Light is the key to photography, and understanding its power can make us better photographers. In this article, Laurie offers an inspirational look at the different types of light you can find through the day.

By Laurie Excell  ·  March 3rd, 2008

As photographers, we are obsessed with capturing the perfect image. We have an array of technically correct exposure combinations to choose from in any given situation. It’s up to us to determine the settings that communicate our vision of the world.

By Laurie Excell  ·  January 5th, 2008

Are you overwhelmed by the incredible number of digital cameras there are to choose from how do you decide which camera fits into your budget and offers the features you want? Whatever your photographic style, there’s bound to be a camera (or two) with the features you need.

By Matt Kloskowski  ·  August 27th, 2007

Here are 10 tips for you to get the best pictures for that first day of school (or back to school).

By Larry Becker  ·  May 21st, 2007

Larry Becker exposes the “megapixel myth” and outlines valuable cropping guidelines.

By Mike Rodriguez  ·  May 11th, 2007

Here are some tips for setting up the “multiple exposure” technique shown in Vol. 4 No. 3 of Photoshop Elements Techniques

By Taz Tally  ·  August 31st, 2006

There are several key characteristics that contribute to a good quality photograph, including composition, lighting, and depth of field. When shooting outdoors, and particularly if time is an issue, lighting is often the most difficult to control.

By Dave Cross  ·  June 16th, 2006

Dave shows you how to start with the end in mind and come up with some really cool results.

By Taz Tally  ·  June 12th, 2006

Instead of just pointing and shooting, take some time to compose your image and think about depth of field to change your image from ho-hum to an eye-catching masterpiece.

By Tim Cooper  ·  June 12th, 2006

Buying a new digital camera can be a very overwhelming endeavor. Technology is in a constant state of change and there seem to be new camera announcements every month! Learning just a little about digital technology will make purchasing a new camera more fun than fatigue.

By Taz Tally  ·  May 3rd, 2006

Using your flash indoors and avoiding it outdoors are not always the best paths to good photos. You might reflexively activate your flash when you shoot pictures indoors, or conversely, you might not even think about using your flash when shooting outdoors.

By Dave Huss  ·  March 24th, 2006

Here are a couple of rules and general guidelines that might help you take better panorama photos.

By Dave Huss  ·  January 2nd, 2006

The rules for good composition apply to taking the original photo and cropping it.