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High-resolution cameras: Do you really need them?

Posted on September 11, 2021September 11, 2021 by Yo! Photo Dude!

For most people, the simple answer is: No. But let's consider this from a mathematical and scientific point of view. In this video (slightly NSFW) by YouTuber "mediocre man", he uses his knowledge of printing to explain this concept. Now,...Read More

f/5.6 — The worst aperture!

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Yo! Photo Dude!

Just to clarify... This is dealing with normal focal length lenses, say between 35mm and say 85mm. When you get to the extremes with ultra-wide angle lenses or super-telephoto lenses. The equation changes quite a bit. With that note out...Read More

Understanding metering

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Yo! Photo Dude!

Metering is related to exposure in photography, but it's different. Exposure is the sum total of your camera's aperture (how wide open or closed the lens is), shutter speed (how fast or slow the shutter opens and closes), and sensitivity....Read More

Composition in-depth: Shoot tight, crop tighter

Posted on October 11, 2020August 30, 2021 by Yo! Photo Dude!

In this video, we take a deeper dive into cropping photos for impact. It covers how to crop in camera to get you off to a good start and then how to crop further in post-processing. You will learn about...Read More

Buying a camera

Posted on October 11, 2020August 30, 2021 by Yo! Photo Dude!

Buying a camera can be a scary process. Frequently, you're entering a new world with terminology you may not know and a lot of uncertainty about what is the right camera for you. In this video, learn about the different...Read More

Photo composition basics

Posted on September 8, 2020August 30, 2021 by Yo! Photo Dude!

There are several techniques you can apply to your photography to take your photos from snapshots to artwork. In this video, learn about several different "rules", or guidelines to place your subject at better locations within your scene. It includes...Read More

Holding your camera

Posted on September 5, 2020August 30, 2021 by Yo! Photo Dude!

Many people struggle with getting sharp photos. This can of course be focusing problems, but frequently, it's due to camera shake. In this video learn how to hold a camera to minimize how much movement you're adding to the photo....Read More

The Rule of Thirds in action

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2021 by Yo! Photo Dude!

A quick tutorial showing how you can apply various crops to an image to make the composition stronger. The Rule of Thirds is one of the rules which is frequently suggested to improve your photography. This video will help you...Read More