Photography tutorial: How to make your photographs more dynamic
Saturday, June 14th, 2008
Modern cameras are marvels of engineering, and we often take for granted the complexity of inbuilt light meters, TTL flash metering and the intricate program modes which help us all to take better pictures. It’s not surprising then that many of us are consumed by the subject that we immediately want to photograph it, assuming the camera will take care of everything else.
Paint Shop Pro XI tutorial: The fountain of youth
Saturday, December 22nd, 2007
Mario Nicotera gives us the Power with Paint Shop Pro XI
Understanding the essence of light in photography
Tuesday, December 4th, 2007
Understanding light is the most difficult aspect of photography, and some would argue, the most important.
Developing a comprehension of and sensitivity to light in all its forms requires an investment of substantial time and effort.
A check list for the point and shoot photographer
Thursday, November 15th, 2007
No matter what type of camera you use there are fundamental principles that you can apply to enrich the visual impact of your images. Some of these rules relate to choices of composition, while others have to do with selecting the correct camera mode for each shooting situation.
An American in Havana
Friday, July 13th, 2007
Travel writer and photographer, Steve Robertson, takes us to Havana to experience life through the lens in a town where photo opportunities are the easy part…
The art of perspective and viewpoint - part 1
Thursday, February 1st, 2007Shelton Muller discusses the need for us to break out from our normal viewpoint and add greater dimension to our pictures. 
Filters in the digital age: Warming filters
Monday, December 4th, 2006Warming Filters come in different strengths and are otherwise known as 81A, B, C and EF according to strength. As their name suggests, warming filters are particularly useful for enhancing skin tones in portraits or for counteracting the cold, blue light of flash or the winter outdoors.
Ten tips for better digital photos
Friday, November 24th, 2006Shelton Muller offers ten tips to help you take better digital photos.
Compose correctly
Always compose correctly in camera, ensuring you crop tightly and remove all unwanted elements. Cropping your image later on the computer reduces image detail; your pictures lose sharpness and overall quality.
Posing the Question
Monday, November 20th, 2006Shelton Muller discusses the basics to posing subjects for more successful family photos.
It is a language we all speak and read – Body Language. It is used to interpret unspoken feelings and attitudes, personalities and moods. Body Language is the language of posing.
Photographing your kids
Wednesday, November 15th, 2006The photos we take of our children are among our most treasured. Pictures that map our child’s growth and recall so many priceless moments fill our family albums, perhaps more than any other subject. These techniques will help you capture those moments at their very best.