Variable neutral density filters are very useful for photographers that like manual control in bright light. Instead of paying hundreds of dollars for one, though, you can make your own from just a few cheap polarising filters instead. More »
Mac only: You know that sinking feeling you get when you accidentally delete your photos or reformat your camera’s memory card without first removing the pictures on it? Reach for Exif Untrasher instead of antacids and rescue those pics from annihilation. More »
When it comes to taking a great photo, artificial lighting can’t replicate what Mother Nature offers—if you know how to put the natural light to good use. Here’s how to turn your face towards the light properly. More »
Flickr user six million dollar man loves creating timelapse videos with his new timelapse garden video camera, but when it came to mounting the camera for those long timelapses, he employed a little DIY ingenuity. More »
Professional camera gear is prohibitively expensive for most hobbyists. If you’re not paying your bills with your lens work, use PetaPixel’s guide to pick up great lenses and other gear on the cheap. More »
Mac OS X only: Never been entirely happy with the way your Mac reacts when you plug in your various camera-sporting devices? Wish it could do something different when you plug in your iPhone versus your DSLR? Cameras can help. More »
An experienced, battery-killing photographer knows what kills the juice in digital cameras, and it’s the LCD screen. He recommends dimming, auto-sleeping, and avoiding shot review as much as possible, along with a few other battery-saving techniques. More »
A few years ago, blogger Jimmie Rodgers’s camera was stolen while volunteering in an impoverished Brazilian community, so he did what any sane person would do: He bought an new camera and made it ugly. More »
The photog gurus at weblog Digital Photography School offer up 13 tips for improving your outdoor portraits, several of which explain how to best take advantage of whatever lighting conditions you’re shooting in. More »
