Even though astrophotography has created a new genre in the vast world of modern photography, it's nothing new historically. The practice has been around since the mid-19th century—ever since experimenters and amateur astronomers started using it as a tool to photograph space and the stars beyond.
However, for more than...
Many photographers can make the transition from traditional photography to astrophotography. Here's what you need to know to do it yourself.
Still photography and videography are closely related fields. In fact, videography is just still photography at a clip of 30 times per second. But in concentrating on scenes rather than individual images, some of us get sloppy when putting videos together. Thinking of yourself as a still photographer making...
Excelling in commercial photography takes more than skill with a camera. It takes a lot of planning to make it into a sustainable career
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Photoshop's crop tool is a powerful tool you can use to create a beautifully composed photos. Here's how to get started with the tool.
Time-lapse shooting is where photography and videography meet. Using photography and filmmaking techniques together creates a great tool for expressing the passage of time.
In this video, you will learn what time-lapse is and how it works. We’ll also cover the tools needed to create a timelapse and how...
Astrophotography timelapses are beautifully vibrant videos that allow people to engage in astronomy. Here's what you need to know to record one yourself.
Depth in a 2D image is always an illusion, but that doesn't mean we can't make it a convincing one. Here's how you can add more depth to your shots.
Nikon today announced a variation on the flagship D810 DSLR, the D810A, a model optimized for astrophotography and other scientific applications. The camera, featuring a modified infrared cut filter, is designed to capture celestial bodies in all of their glory.The D810A features long exposure modes ideal for capturing the...
