The Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM is, on paper at least, a very attractive option for APS-C users looking for an ultra-wideangle zoom. The standout selling points are undoubtedly that 10mm wideangle view and the HSM focusing motor, which when coupled with Sigma’s traditionally keen pricing, makes for a compelling overall package. In the [...]

There’s been a big debate in the photography community as to whether or not HDR Photos are a huge photographic break through, or simply a way for amateurs to take mediocre photographs and make them better than they really are. I personally believe the benefits of HDR photos are great and if you are a [...]

HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography has become increasingly popular over the last couple of years. When we first discover HDR we often remember noticing a certain style of photograph that had an intense amount of detail. HDR photography when done well can bring out the best or worst in a photo. This surreal look of [...]

Welcome to the world of HDR photography. HDR will not suit all images but is very effective in bringing out the highlights and shadows in an image. To process an HDR image using this tutorial you will need Photoshop (or similar) editing software, and Photomatix (or similar) HDR software. 1. Take multiple images of the [...]

Many of us have heard of bracketing and then discard it as something too difficult or impractical. But, this little technique can almost guarantee you the perfect exposure of an image every time. Let’s take a look at a few simple steps to great images. In the old days of film photography it was difficult [...]

Photography is a brilliant interest to take up, be it as a leisure activity or as a major professional endeavour. It can be tremendously gratifying creatively as well as in terms of money if done very well. Photo shooting human faces falls in the realm of portrait photography, a difficult category of this art and [...]