Photography 101
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Photodoto is a very large resource on photography, so you might get confused by looking through hundreds of articles.
So, if you are new here, you will most likely want to look at the very best of our posts, and this page is the right way to go!
Here are the most popular and useful articles:
Digital Cameras: First Look
- The perfect choice for your first camera
- Camera care guide [coming soon...]
- How does the DLSR function? [coming soon...]
- Lens types, their strong and weak sides [coming soon...]
- How to choose the right lens
- History of Cameras: Illustrated Timeline
- Camera shooting modes [coming soon...]
- Focusing: it is easier than you think [coming soon...]
- Clearing up depth of field
- What is hyperfocal distance? [coming soon...]
- Everything you need to know about White Balance [coming soon...]
- What is HDR and Aperture and Stuff? 30 Photo Terms You Must Know Letter-Perfect
Understanding Exposure
- Exposure triangle: shutter speed, aperture, and ISO
- Understanding f-stops [coming soon...]
- Metering methods and modes [coming soon...]
- Exposure compensation [coming soon...]
- Histograms [coming soon...]
Mastering Composition
- The Rule of thirds
- Learning composition: foreground, middleground, background
- Color spots in composition [coming soon...]
- Black and white vs color images [coming soon...]
- Vertical and horizontal orientation [coming soon...]
- 11 Photography Rules You Should Start Breaking
Post Processing
- 5 Pillars of Post-Processing: Explaining The Basic Tools
- Photo editing software overview [coming soon...]
- Free photo editors for Linux, Mac, and Windows
- Photoshop basics: working with layers
- Photoshop basics: working with masks [coming soon...]
- Photoshop basics: Understanding channels [coming soon...]
- Photoshop basics: Brightness, Contrast, Tone Curve [coming soon...]
- Photoshop basics: Color Correction Tools in Photoshop [coming soon...]
- Retouching with Cloning Tools: Part 1
- Retouching with Cloning Tools: Part 2
- Retouching with Cloning Tools: Part 3 [coming soon...]
- Hack your post-processing with Lightroom Presets
- How to Digitally Add Shallow Depth of Field
Photography Business
- Grow Your Photography Business By Growing As A Human Being
- Are Your Photos “Good Enough” For You To Be A Professional Photographer?
- How To Become A Professional Photographer. Now.
Photo Gear
- What is the best Canon lens for everyday photography?
- 5 Best Cameras under $200
- The Best Options for a Great Portable Lighting Kit
- Get Your Photo Equipment Ready for Winter
- What is the Perfect Compact Camera for 2013?
- 5 Tips on How to Choose the Right Lens
- 20 Digital Cameras for a Kid or How to Become a Photographer from an Early Age
Creative Photography Tips and Tricks
- Studio Lighting Setups for Portrait Photography
- Studio Lighting Setups for Portrait Photography: Part II
- 10 Best Photography Books for Beginners + 20 More to Consider
- Shoot Like Henri Cartier-Bresson: A Quick Guide To Becoming An Amazing Photojournalist
- How To Photograph People You Meet While Traveling
- How To Become A Better Photographer By Watching Movies
- 6 Tricks for Shooting Steady Shots Without a Tripod
How to Take Pictures of...
- A Few Tips on Getting Awesome Halloween Photos
- How Do They Do That?
- How to Capture Beautiful Beach Sunset Photos
- Shooting American Football
- Four Basic Tips for Photographing the Moon
Portrait Photography
- 8 Steps from Snapshots to Artistic Portraits
- Abstract Photos of Children
- I’m ready for my closeup: 6 methods for perfectly focused self-portraits
- Take better flash photos in one easy step
- Four Basic Tips for Photographing the Moon
- What are the best times of day for shooting outdoor portraits? [coming soon...]
- 101 Extraordinary Self-Portrait Ideas to Spice Up Your Facebook Profile
Wedding Photography
- The Importance of Communication in Wedding Photography
- Bride’s Prayer – Things Wedding Photographers Shouldn’t Forget About
- Choose the Perfect Wedding Photographer for Your Perfect Day!
Iphoneography
- 15 Reasons Why Your Instagram Followers Hate You
- How to Make Instagram Filters in Photoshop: Earlybird
- 26 Instagram Apps To View and Enjoy Your Photos Like a Pro
Inspiration and Showcases
- 101 Romantic Photos to Set Your Valentine’s Day Mood
- 30 Types of Photographers Exposed – Which One Are You?
- 9 Kickstarter Photography Projects Worth Funding
- 100 Amazing Gifts for Photographers Handpicked from All Over the Web
- When Less is Really More: Minimalism in Photography [70+ Examples]
- 20 Epic Fake Pictures that Have Fooled the Whole World
- 50 Sweet Valentine Gifts for Photographers and Their Sweethearts
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