Special Events and Specialized Types of Photography
There are certain events that have specific photographic needs. These pages explain the challenges of these events and how to take great images in each circumstance.
Fireworks Photography Lessons
Fireworks photography is a daunting prospect for many photographers but it really isn't as difficult as it sounds. With the right information and a little bit of practice your fireworks images will shine.
Fireworks photography is a daunting prospect for many photographers but it really isn't as difficult as it sounds. With the right information and a little bit of practice your fireworks images will shine.
Fine-Tuning Your Fireworks Photography
How to take great fireworks photographs by building on basic fireworks photography and night photography techniques.
How to take great fireworks photographs by building on basic fireworks photography and night photography techniques.
Fun With Photography - Water Balloons
Part of the fun with photography series of tips, this tip explains how to take photos of exploding water balloons.
Part of the fun with photography series of tips, this tip explains how to take photos of exploding water balloons.
How to Photograph the Northern Lights
A nice article from About.com's Guide to Scandinavian Travel, Terri Mapes, on how to photograph the Northern Lights.
A nice article from About.com's Guide to Scandinavian Travel, Terri Mapes, on how to photograph the Northern Lights.
Doll Photography
Tips on how to take great doll photography and how it relates to human portraiture.
Tips on how to take great doll photography and how it relates to human portraiture.
Ten More Tips for Doll Photography
A nice article from Denise Van Patten, the About.com Guide to Doll Collecting, on tips she's discovered in photographing her doll collection.
A nice article from Denise Van Patten, the About.com Guide to Doll Collecting, on tips she's discovered in photographing her doll collection.
How to Take Great Auction Listing Photos
A nice article from About.com's Guide to Digital Cameras, Michael Carr, on taking photos for your online auction listings.
A nice article from About.com's Guide to Digital Cameras, Michael Carr, on taking photos for your online auction listings.
Taking Great Beach Photos
A nice article on beach photography from About.com's Guide to Digital Cameras, Michael Carr.
A nice article on beach photography from About.com's Guide to Digital Cameras, Michael Carr.
Take Great Graduation Photos
A nice article on graduation photography from About.com's Guide to Digital Cameras, Michael Carr.
A nice article on graduation photography from About.com's Guide to Digital Cameras, Michael Carr.
Top Underwater Photography Books
A nice article on underwater photography books from About.com's Guide to Digital Cameras, Michael Carr.
A nice article on underwater photography books from About.com's Guide to Digital Cameras, Michael Carr.
Fun With Photography - Flaming Ice
Part of the fun with photography series of tips, this tip explains how to take photos of ice on fire.
Part of the fun with photography series of tips, this tip explains how to take photos of ice on fire.
Fun With Photography - Fruit In Water
Part of the fun with photography series of tips, this tip explains how to take photos of fruit falling through water.
Part of the fun with photography series of tips, this tip explains how to take photos of fruit falling through water.
Traveling With Your Camera
Information on how to protect your camera while traveling.
Information on how to protect your camera while traveling.
Aquarium Photography
A free photography lesson on taking photos in a large aquarium. Helpful tips for vacation photography.
A free photography lesson on taking photos in a large aquarium. Helpful tips for vacation photography.
Should You Use Live Animals In Portrait Photography?
Arguments for and against using live animals in portrait photography such as Easter scenes.
Arguments for and against using live animals in portrait photography such as Easter scenes.
Lunar Eclipse Images by About Photography Readers
An image gallery of lunar eclipse photographs submitted by About Photography readers.
An image gallery of lunar eclipse photographs submitted by About Photography readers.
Valentine's Day Photography Ideas
Valentine's Day is a day devoted to love and affection. Photography is a great tool to use in celebrating love and affection. Here are some great ideas for props, backgrounds, and effects to make your Valentine's Day photography wonderful.
Valentine's Day is a day devoted to love and affection. Photography is a great tool to use in celebrating love and affection. Here are some great ideas for props, backgrounds, and effects to make your Valentine's Day photography wonderful.
Photography Etiquette
Tips for proper photography etiquette at certain events and occasions.
Tips for proper photography etiquette at certain events and occasions.
Night Photography Step By Step
A step-by-step guide to night photography to help you take better night photographs.
A step-by-step guide to night photography to help you take better night photographs.
Using Photography to Recover from Disasters
Disasters always seem to strike when we are least prepared for them. Whether they are major disasters like hurricanes and wildfires or more individual disasters such as busted water mains and falling trees, disasters cause losses. Property loss is certainly trivial when compared to human life but it is still very traumatic to those involved. This list will give you information on how to use ph…
Disasters always seem to strike when we are least prepared for them. Whether they are major disasters like hurricanes and wildfires or more individual disasters such as busted water mains and falling trees, disasters cause losses. Property loss is certainly trivial when compared to human life but it is still very traumatic to those involved. This list will give you information on how to use ph…
Quick Tips on Photographing Your Works of Art
A great piece from Shelley Esaak, the About.com Guide to Art History, on how to photograph your works of art.
A great piece from Shelley Esaak, the About.com Guide to Art History, on how to photograph your works of art.
Getting Great Santa Shots
Tips for getting great photographs of your kids with Santa Claus this holiday and Christmas season
Tips for getting great photographs of your kids with Santa Claus this holiday and Christmas season
Basic Fireworks Photography
Basic information on how to take fireworks photographs
Basic information on how to take fireworks photographs
Basic Vacation Photography
Basic information on ways to make your vacation photography more enjoyable and productive
Basic information on ways to make your vacation photography more enjoyable and productive
Football Photography
Information on making your football photos better, specifically high school football images.
Information on making your football photos better, specifically high school football images.
Photography for a Cause
How to use your passion for photography to help others
How to use your passion for photography to help others
Photojournalism
A wonderful series on photojournalism by Mark Hancock, a photojournalist at The Beaumont Enterprise[/] in Texas.
A wonderful series on photojournalism by Mark Hancock, a photojournalist at The Beaumont Enterprise[/] in Texas.