Photography › Photography Foundations

Explore the world of the small with this guide to macro and close-up photography gear, lighting, and technique.

From ultra-wide angle to ultra-telephoto to macro, tilt-shift and more, discover the creative options that specialized lenses and attachments provide.

Describes the tools, creative options, and special considerations involved in shooting with a DSLR camera at night or in low-light conditions, such as sunset or candlelight.

Teaches you the basic skills you need to get most from your camera.

A detailed exploration of the concepts of composition, from basics such as the rule of thirds and leading lines to more advanced topics such as entry and exit points.

Well-known photographer Douglas Kirkland discusses the importance of keeping your mind and eye open for photographic opportunities, regardless of the kind of camera on-hand.

Pulitzer-nominated photographer Natalie Fobes takes viewers into the studio and on location to explore the elements that combine to make an effective photo.

Ben Long shares strategies for capturing the best black and white images and techniques for converting to black and white in Photoshop.

Shows how to understand, choose, and properly use lenses.

Understand how shutter speed, aperture, and ISO settings relate to one another, and how these settings expand your artistic options with any photograph.