Understanding Lens Aberrations: How to Correct and Embrace Them - B&C Camera

Understanding Lens Aberrations: How to Correct and Embrace Them

Kris Krainock
In this blog-o-rama chock-full of facts, we take a hard stare at this pesky problem and try to figure out what lens aberration is and how to avoid it – uncovering the specifics about it and chatting about strategies you can use to prevent unwanted aberration in your photographs. 
Taking Control: A Guide to Aperture Priority Mode - B&C Camera

Taking Control: A Guide to Aperture Priority Mode

Kris Krainock

Whether you're a newbie (beginner) or a stone-cold photo expert, prepare for a journey with endless opportunities to be creative and explore self-expression. Sounds corny, but it's true! Central to your photographic repertoire lies a potent tool awaiting discovery: the mastery of Aperture Priority Mode. Join us as we explore the essence of this mode - its intricacies, functionality, perks, and the ways it can elevate your photographic dreams to new heights.

Cinematic Photography Techniques: Tell Stories through Your Lens - B&C Camera

Cinematic Photography Techniques: Tell Stories through Your Lens

Kris Krainock

Want to make your pictures look like a Hollywood film? Well, come on in and read this blog! Movies mesmerize by their epic and stunning visuals. Every scene tells a story, not only through the script and the actors but also through the visuals! Imagine it, being able to capture that same feeling in a single, beautiful photograph – it's possible...

High-Key Photography: Creating Bright and Airy Images - B&C Camera

High-Key Photography: Creating Bright and Airy Images

Kris Krainock
HELLO! – That's the text equivalent of High-Key Lighting in photography… Bright and cheerful. It's an exciting technique that needs to be known by every photographer because it can transform ordinary photo situations into ethereal, dreamlike photographs that stand the test of time.
Capturing Motion: A Guide to Achieving Stunning Motion Blur - B&C Camera

Capturing Motion: A Guide to Achieving Stunning Motion Blur

Kris Krainock

No, you don't need to visit an eye doctor; that's a motion blur! I know the answer to this, but have you ever looked at a photograph and felt like you could feel the movement captured within it? That's motion blur, baby! It's like freezing time while letting your photo viewer feel a sense of action and dynamism...

 

10 Tips for Photographing People - B&C Camera

10 Tips for Photographing People

Vanessa DeRousseau

Capturing people on camera can be such a blast, but let's face it, it's only sometimes a walk in the park, whether you're wielding a mirrorless or DSLR camera. So, if you want to make your subjects shine and tell their stories through your lens, hang tight 'cause we've got some fantastic tips and tricks. Whether rocking a fancy camera or your trusty smartphone, these people-photography pointers will help you up your game.

Photographing Ghost Towns - B&C Camera

Photographing Ghost Towns

Kris Krainock
Road trippin' through the desolate echoes of ghost towns is akin to dancing with history's long-forgotten spirits. In this blog, we're not merely capturing crumbling structures but immortalizing the whispers of time. Let's unravel the secrets of photographing in ghost towns, where rusted relics become our silent muses.
Astrophotography - B&C Camera

Astrophotography

Vanessa DeRousseau
Astrophotography isn't just snapping pics; it's like opening a portal to a mind-blowing universe in your backyard. Imagine capturing the stars and galaxies, almost like freezing time itself with your trusty camera. It's an art-meets-science adventure that lets you become a cosmic explorer from the coziness of your own turf...
Using Graduated Filters in Photography - B&C Camera

Using Graduated Filters in Photography

Kris Krainock

Photography is a dance with light, a delicate balance that often poses challenges, especially when faced with dynamic scenes and varying exposures. Enter graduated filters – the unsung heroes of a photographer's toolkit. These filters, also known as ND grads (neutral density graduated filters), are indispensable for exercising nuanced control over exposure and contrast...

The Importance of Creating a Shotlist - B&C Camera

The Importance of Creating a Shotlist

Kris Krainock
The shotlist, a meticulously designed roadmap, elucidates the shots, camera angles, and composition vital to effectively convey the narrative. In this comprehensive guide, we'll plunge deep into constructing a shotlist, shedding light on the nuances of organization...
Hidden Gems: Exploring Abandoned Places Through Photography - B&C Camera

Hidden Gems: Exploring Abandoned Places Through Photography

Vanessa DeRousseau

Imagine you're standing at the threshold of an old, decrepit building. The door creaks open, revealing a world frozen in time, untouched by the hustle and bustle of the modern era. This, my friends, is the magic of abandoned places. They're more than just forgotten structures; they're living, breathing time capsules, preserving stories of the past...

Symmetry and Symmetrical Framing - B&C Camera

Symmetry and Symmetrical Framing

Kris Krainock
In the realm of visual storytelling, the art of filmmaking serves as a potent medium that transcends mere dialogue and plot. It weaves a narrative tapestry through a symphony of visual elements, imparting emotions, meaning, and storytelling prowess...

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