PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTION

Every month the Photoboomers section of this website has at least one article on photography instruction. As much as possible, these articles are arranged in a sensible learning order. The articles may be categorized as follows:

GEAR - these are basic articles. They do not go into the all the differences of equipment. For example, they will not compare two similar cameras head-to-head. But they will lead you to do further appropriate online research after you have narrowed down your decisions.

USE OF GEAR - Knowing your equipment before you go out in the field is essential to good results. These articles will give a few basic tips. There is not substitute for reading your camera manual with your camera in hand.

COMPOSITION AND LIGHT - Making wall worthy images is a big challenge. The farther along you are in your growth, the more you will challenge yourself to find new ways to compose and display light. These articles are designed to challenge and help you with your growth.

POST PROCESSING - Getting the most out of your images is more than a few adjustments with the software on your smartphone. A number of articles are given to help you achieve better results and be a better critic of your own work.

While the articles and the "Photoboomers" title were originally designed to address the needs of all levels of photographer in the better half of life (e.e. over 50), it turns out than almost all of them apply to all ages and skill levels of photographer.

Here are some of the articles organized by the above categories.

Trim Bodies Are In - Lighter weight cameras can make photography more enjoyable

Camera & Lens Decisions - Considerations when buying a camera and lenses

Tripod Selection - Considerations when buying a tripod

3 Important Filters - Advice on filters

Buy a Bag or Two - Recommended types of camera bags

 

Day 1 - With Camera - Learn the basics with a new camera

Day 2 - Learn to Focus - How to get your subject sharp

What is Your Subject - Knowing your subject will help you properly compose

16 Mistakes Photographers Make - Know these photo mistakes so you avoid them

Exposure Control - How to use the exposure triangle to improve your results

 

Finding Style - Differentiating your photography from the pack

Find and Angle - Eye level isn't always the best choice

Rules & Frames - Common rules that will improve your compositions

Keep it Simple - Avoiding cluttered compositions for better results

Break the Rules - Only once you know how to use the rules

Leading Light - Use light to control the viewer's eyes

Reflected Light - Recognizing and taking advantage of reflected light

Minimalism - Add minimalism to your portfolio

Border Patrol - Removing edge distractions from your images

Make it Pop! - Using color and contrast to grab the viewer's attention

Seeing Halos - Eliminate halos that are often added when increasing contrast

Modifying Saturation - Basic ways to control color saturation in post-processing

Crooked Photographers - Get the horizon straight on your images

Make It Pop - Finishing images before printing

Border Patrol - Eliminating distractions around the edges of your images

Denoise & Sharpening - Use these tools to improve your images

Negative Clarity - Using negative clarity to highlight your subject

Masks Simplified - Hopefully, an easy explanation that will help get started mastering masks

The Radial Filter - Masking with the radial filter