Understanding how to control depth of field is one of the most important skills a photographer should master. Knowing how to make parts of your composition sharp, while other parts of the image fall out of focus is not only a technical skill to have in your “tool bag” but also gives you artistic and creative control over your images. In basic terms, depth of field or focus range is defined as the front-to-back zone of acceptable sharpness within a photo that will appear in fo

Most people can’t wait for a warm spring day to go out and make photographs. But winter is a perfect time to photograph too. Dress warm and follow the tips I’ve outlined below to get some dramatic snow images. 1. Your camera’s battery will drain much faster in cold weather. Be prepared with a spare battery or plan your time accordingly. Keep your spare battery in a pocket close to your body until ready to use. Your body heat will help to keep it from draining so quickly. 2.

Add a sunbeam to your mundane composition and you’ll come up with a spectacular photograph that will leave your friends asking “How did you do that?” It is actually a very simple technique. First off, you need to have bright sun light. The best shooting time is 1/2 hour after sunrise and 1/2 hour before sunset. The sun’s rays are most dramatic at these time frames. Midday light has such a high contrast that it makes it difficult to capture a sunbeam. It's often helpful to h