Articles by Barbara House
Barbara is the Editor-in-Chief for the Directory of Digital Photography, and an avid semi-professional photographer. Want to connect? Follow her on Twitter or FriendFeed.
High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography has recently captured my fancy. I’ve been looking at some wonderfully talented photographers experimenting with HDR, and I’ve recently completed reading The HDRI Handbook by Christian Bloch. Intrigued, …
I know what you’re probably thinking… why should I care about Eye Dominance? What’s the big deal, anyway? I never really thought about it either, until I discovered it was the key to my photography woes. I didn’t get the photography bug until later in my life, 2001 to be exact around my 34th birthday. I purchased a Canon G1 camera and took my first pictures on the beach in Southern California where I live. Well, I got hooked! But I had one problem – weak eyes…
There are always tons of questions from beginning photographers about how to correct white balance in their photos. Today’s digital cameras have many white balance options, including “scene modes” and manual white balance – but what’s it all really mean?
I was surfing the web and found these great resources for macro photography. I guess calling them “10 Tips” isn’t quite accurate – because each of these posts is filled with interesting tips and techniques for improving your macro photos. If capturing small things in a big way is your passion – you definitely want to check these out…
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Nikon has issued an advisory for some of the D5000 Digital SLR cameras. This advisory is related to the power controls, which in some cameras are not meeting factory specs and can prevent the camera …
With Africa’s beautiful landscapes and exotic wildlife, a safari is every photographer’s dream come true. Whether you’re a professional with years of experience or an amateur trying your hand at expressing art through the lens, Africa is a paradise where you can find a variety of interesting subjects. Below are a few tips to help you make the most out of your artistic endeavor.













