Lenses Are Everything The lenses that come bundled with most DSLR cameras aren't alway the best. In fact, they are some of the most inexpensive lenses that the manufacturer produces so that the price of the bundle can be kept to a minimum. These lenses aren't bad, but they're not fantastic either. A higher-quality lens will […]
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How To Get Better Photos With Point and Shoot Cameras
Not everyone has enough spare change sitting around to purchase an expensive Digital SLR camera, and some of those that own them continue to have issues taking decent photographs of their paper projects. Why? It's all Flash's fault. Yes, we're talking about you Mr. Flat Light. Your camera's built-in flash helps you capture properly exposed […]
Photography Tips for Paper Crafters - Lenses, Lenses and More Lenses Part I
So you've purchased (or are considering the purchase of) a digital SLR camera. You may have noticed that some cameras come bundled with a lens or two, but you're just not sure which bundle to purchase and you're wondering why there are so many lenses to choose from! When should you use a telephoto lens? […]
Photography Tips for Paper Crafters - Aperture and Bokeh
Let's talk about the terms "aperture, shutter speed and ISO." All three of these camera settings are interconnected and play a major role in determining the final appearance of your photo. This article will focus on how aperture affects bokeh (or "background blur"). What is Bokeh? In photography, bokeh is the blur,or the aesthetic quality of […]
Photography Tips For Paper Crafters
A photographer went to a socialite party in New York. As he entered the front door, the host said "I love your pictures - they're wonderful; you must have a fantastic camera." He said nothing until dinner was finished, then: "That was a wonderful dinner; you must have a terrific stove." - Sam Haskins Sam […]