Photography help

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Learning these simple technical knowledge will give you the photography fundamentals to taking control of the action.

From the practical to the philosophical, here are eight possible reasons why you're taking bad photos plus some advice on how to make them better.

Take control of your exposure settings and learn to master exposure.

A look at the most important things to study when starting to learn photography, and how to ensure this learning sinks in.

Moon Photography Guide for Beginners (using an Entry-level Camera and Kit Lens): A silver lining to Covid-19's worldwide lock-down is that the atmospheric pollution has reduced greatly, and the skies are clearer that I've ever seen them. The moon literally shines like a bulb in the night sky now, and there's no better time than …

These 21 free photography cheat sheets help make learning simple, from how to master your camera settings and exposure to more complex topics.

White balance is an often-overlooked aspect of photography. Many, many of us are guilty of simply adopting a "set it and forget it" approach to white balance, relying on auto white balance and our camera's ability to interpret a scene and choose an appropriate white balance. For many situations, your camera's auto white balance will do a decent job. But if you really want full creative control over your photograph, it is important to understand white balance and how to use it to truly…

Anyone can take a photograph, but taking a great photograph? Difficult. These photography exercises actually work.