Creating a blurry background can be done a few different ways, but understanding and utilizing the aperture in your lens is a great starting point and will allow your subject to 'pop' off the background and eliminate distracting elements. Sony 35mm F1.4 - Driving into the Sahara, Morocco The Process The blurred look (foreground or background) is achieved through the...
Perhaps you've been shooting your images in JPEG format for a while, but keep hearing that people shoot in RAW, and wonder, "well, I'm happy with the results, but should I be shooting in RAW for better quality?" Will it actually benefit me? "What's the difference anyway?" This article will define and explore these questions and help you decide which...
Including a sunburst (or sun star) to your photograph is a great way to make your images more dramatic and interesting. It can add that extra story telling element and create key points of visual interaction. The best thing about it is, that it's entirely done in camera! What is it? The sun star appearance is actually over-exposed light leaking...
