Photography Art Blog

Ski arena in a shopping mall!

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:19:18 GMT

This is a photo of a ski slope inside a shopping mall in Dubai. Amazing to think that the temperature inside the arena was 3C and outside the building

Baghlan-spring

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:18:54 GMT

A photo from Baghlan, a province of Afghanistan

Kabul

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:18:04 GMT

A photo from snow in kabul

Famous American Photographers - Famous Photographer Biographies of Famous Landscape Photographers.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:01:00 GMT

10 famous American photographers you should know about! Famous landscape photographers, famous fashion photographers and more. Brief famous photographer biographies.

Best Online Photo Printing Services - Digital Photo Printing Companies - Professional Digital Photography Printing

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:58 GMT

Reviews of the best online photo printing services. For professional digital photography printing these companies are great value. I have done a lot of online picture printing and these 5 digital photo printing companies have been the most impressive...

Editing Photos in Lightroom | Sharpening and Noise Reduction

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:22 GMT

How to ready your images for printing in the quickest possible time. Workflow for editing photos in Lightroom...

Editing Photos In Lightroom | Spend More Time Shooting!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:56:29 GMT

Editing photos in Lightroom is super efficient. Here's how to make crucial adjustments that limit your 'computer time'...

Lightroom Develop Module | Cropping, Calibrating and Correcting

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:52:10 GMT

A whistle-stop guide to cropping, calibrating and lens-correcting in the lightroom Develop module.

Organizing Photos In Lightroom | Lightroom's Trump Card!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:47:18 GMT

Lightroom is the best software for organizing photos. Smart Collections are out of this world! Guide to organizing photos in Lightroom effectively...

Importing Photos To Lightroom | Your Workflow Starts Here

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:43:12 GMT

Avoid getting in a mess and establish an organized system from the get-go. My guide to importing photos to lightroom.

Lightroom Review | Lightroom Is Better Than Photoshop!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:37:16 GMT

Photoshop vs Lightroom. Who wins...? Well, obviously, it depends what you need. But I'm a professional photographer and prefer the lesser known Lightroom. Here's my Lightroom review...

Lightroom Tutorials | Professional Results - Quick Time

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:34:23 GMT

How to get results that take some people hours in a matter of minutes. These Lightroom tutorials lead you through the most effective workflow.

Snap

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:03:49 GMT

This photo was taken by me from my home with my mobile

Don't Shop - Have Fun!

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:48:04 GMT

If you're like me the last thing on your mind right now - just 3 days after Christmas - will be 'buying things'! I was 'shopped-out' several weeks ago and my tolerance for in-your-face commercialism is at a pretty low level right now! Photography is a classic victim advertizing - "Buy this shiny new thing because you need it. It will make you a better photographer".

99% of the time we don't need it. What we need is to learn how to use what we've got better. There are too many examples of the great photographers not taking excessive interest in equipment (e.g Cartier-Bresson using his 35mm Leica for his entire career) to mention.

So my post-Christmas tip: don't indulge in a frenzy of 'Sale' shopping for equipment, but seriously start learning how to really have fun with your camera (always the best way to get better). And on that note - a shrewd move would be to grab a really top-notch, inspirational guide to photography - which like everything else is dirt cheap at the moment!

Where might you find that kind of thing? Well, Digital Photography School have put on a series of 12 barn-storming deals this Christmas (12 Days of Christmas etc etc), and undoubtedly 3 of the best of them are for DPS's own outstanding photography guides. The following e-books are beautifully arranged and illustrated, plus full of immediately usable advice. You will find these, and the 9 other deals here! They're ending the offer on the 1st January, so not long left now...

"Photo Nuts and Bolts" + "Photo Nuts and Shots" Both for $20

"Transcending Travel" + "Captivating Colour" Both for $17

"Going Pro, How to Make Money Through Your Photography" Just $24.99

Visitor Photos p.4

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:28:48 GMT

The 4th page of visitor uploaded pictures here at Photography Art Cafe. Check out what people have been shooting and share some of your own!

Focus Modes - Why They Are So Important To Photography

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:57:38 GMT

You'll never get the most out of your camera if you ignore focus modes. Here's a complete guide to when to use them...

Color Photo Printing Guide - By A Pro For Beginners

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:56:47 GMT

Is my skin really that red? I don't remember the sky turning green that day! Bad color photo printing is just confusing for everyone. So I'm going to show you how to get it right...

Photo Histograms - Why Aren't You Using Them?

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:54:33 GMT

If you haven't started using photo histograms yet - I want to know why not! Seriously, they are such a great 'yardstick' on the exposure of your photos.

Bokeh Tips. Bokeh-Up Your Photos!

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:47:42 GMT

Start getting awesome bokeh (out of focus) effects with these really thorough bokeh tips!

Painting With Light Tutorial

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:44:02 GMT

Master painting with light! This is such a fun photography technique - explained for you with this in depth tutorial...

Galen Rowell - Short Biography

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:44:25 GMT

Discover the awe-inspiring landscape photography of Galen Rowell...

Basic Camera Settings - A Whirlwind Guide

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:27:56 GMT

Here's a whistle-stop tour of basic camera settings that will help you take better photos.

The Life of Ansel Adams...Abbreviated!

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:22:35 GMT

Discover the man behind the lens of those mind-blowing black and white landscapes. The life of Ansel Adams...

Photo Printing Tips - Tips For Home Photo Printing

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:15:27 GMT

Handy photo printing tips for home printing. You'll never need an online printing service again!

Using Foregrounds In Your Photos

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:14:11 GMT

Start using foregrounds in your photography to bring depth and perspective to images.

Wide Depth of Field Photos - Using Aperture For Sharp Photos

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:23:32 GMT

How can you take breathtakingly clear, sharp pictures by using a wide depth of field...?

Photograph Reflections For Artistic Effects

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:36:48 GMT

Create stupendous artistic effects by learning how to photograph reflections really effectively....

The Golden Hours - Photographing at Dawn and Sunset

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:33:52 GMT

How can shooting during the golden hours take your photography to a whole new level...?

Fashion Photography Tips for Beginners

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:26:20 GMT

A brief guide to taking fashion photos for the uninitiated! Beginner's fashion photography tips and advice.

Taking Sharp Photos - Secrets to Pin Sharp Pictures

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:25:18 GMT

These easy to follow steps will see you taking sharp photos - really sharp photos - in no time at all.

Choosing a DSLR Camera

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:19:18 GMT

Honest advice from a professional photographer on choosing a DSLR camera. Don't be fooled by sales-talk, know what you need before entering the camera store!

Long Exposure Photos! Master Slow Shutter Speed Photography

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:18:11 GMT

Crash course on taking amazing long exposure photos! Master the use of shutter speed, tripods and ND filters.

Take Better Landscape Photos - Start Taking Better Pictures Now!

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:01:50 GMT

Wish you could take better landscape photos? Professional landscape photographer David Fleet shows you how.

Dubai by Night

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:24:11 GMT

This image was taken at a large mall in Dubai at night

Art and Photography

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:44:36 GMT

Well, it seems to me that if draping sheets on buildings or flinging poo on to canvas - or any other such medium for that matter - is considered art, then

Olympus E3 Review - Main Pros and Cons

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:53:26 GMT

A clear guide to the pros and cons of the Olympus E3, including a specification list. I've used the E3 for 2 years and these are my operall impressions.

Online Digital Photography Courses - Learn Photography Online - Take Better Digital Pictures

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:58:28 GMT

Master photography with the help of a personal tutor - from home! My reviews of the awesome online digital photography courses from Proud Photography.

Landscape Photography Techniques - Advice From a Pro - Landscape Photography Tips

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:23:16 GMT

Change boring snaps into stunning images! Professional landscape photographer David Fleet shares some key landscape photography techniques.

Photography Competitions - How to Enter Successfully - Promote Your Photography

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:21:31 GMT

Win prizes and gain exposure by successfully entering photography competitions, using these simple strategies.

2 Photography Book Reviews - My Favourite Photography Books!

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:10:47 GMT

Photography book reviews of the 2 best photography books in my personal library!

How to Sell Stock Photos - Sell Your Photos Online

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:41:04 GMT

My personal perspective on how to sell stock photos successfully! As a pro landscape photographer, these are my top tips on using stock photo websites well.

Making Money in Photography - How to Sell Photos - Increase Your Income

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:32:57 GMT

A complete summary for beginners of making money in photography. How to increase your income by selling your photos...

Sell Art Online With Etsy - Sell Your Fine Art Prints

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:14:05 GMT

A guide to the magnificent and inspiring resource that is Etsy! Sell art online to a global market. Whatever you create, this is a great chance to make money money from home.

Colorful Ceiling

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:59:17 GMT

This is actually an image of a pained ceiling in a hotel in Dubai! Its lovely, lively colours and design are pretty attention grabbing.

Wolf Cloud

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:42:58 GMT

I took this photograph through the window of a plane, on my way from Mombassa to Nairobi. It was seven in the morning, and as soon as I saw these incredible

Cool Birthday Gifts for Photographers - Photography Gift Ideas

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:23:34 GMT

Ideas for cool birthday gifts for photographers! Cheap, yet brilliant, little items that will ellicit screams of delight from the recipient. Looking for cheap Christmas gifts online? Here's my guide.

Famous Photography Quotes - Insights on Taking Pictures - Photography Quotations

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:54:13 GMT

Brilliant famous photography quotes about how to take great shots! Famous photographers unload their accumulated wisdom in awesome little nuggets!

The Best Free Stock Photography Site? Great Free Stock Photo Websites

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:39:39 GMT

My favourite free stock photography site! A guide to finding brilliant, free images from stock photo websites.

Black and White Photography Techniques | Taking Better Photos in Black and White

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:28:22 GMT

Start taking stunning black and white photos now! Handy black and white photography techniques. Compact guide to taking better photos in black and white/

WILD AND STORMY

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:02:56 GMT

This photo was taken along the coastline of the west coast of Africa, near Cape Town South Africa. Its was just after a heavy storm. Although the photo