Lenses are split into two categories: prime and zoom. A prime lens has a fixed focal length. A zoom lens has a variable focal length. So what is focal length? Technically, the focal length of a lens is a the distance from the film or sensor to the optical center of the lens. More succinctly, […]
Chechnya, 1996 - Ruins of central Grozny. ©1996 James Nachtwey.
If you’re interested in photojournalism, or just want to see the inner workings of a great photographer, I urge you to check out the documentary War Photographer. I saw this a few months ago and was blown away. In it, a crew follows around James Nachtwey, […]
I wanted to quickly mention a part of UNSHUTTER that hasn’t gotten the attention I think it deserves - Resources for Photographers. Here I will constantly be adding to the list of great books that have helped me and that I enjoy, respected camera gear, and other recommendations that I think are worth people seeing. […]
More talk about shutter speed and aperture? I just want to take beautiful pictures! Trust me - you can and should be (get out and practice, practice, practice), but a more detailed understanding of these two fundamentals are critical to taking great photos. It’s important that we have a camera that is capable of making […]
Always wanted to take one of those gorgeous night photos you see in magazines? You can with ease - as long as you remember a few things.
Night shots, by their very nature, require a longer exposure time to properly expose a photo to a pleasant, visible level. In other words, they require a slower […]
An “exposure” is essentially a photo. The term comes from the fact that you are “exposing” your medium: either the film on a traditional camera or the the sensor on your digital camera is exposed to light. This exposure is what creates the image we see. It should be our goal to create great exposures. […]
Without a doubt, digital photography is incredibly rewarding. The ability to instantly see the very photo you are taking is not only gratifying, but encourages fearless experimentation.
Everyone needs to start somewhere. Unfortunately, the incredible depth of photo gear available today can make it really difficult to begin. Which camera is right for you?
The […]
More people have cameras now than ever before. Beautiful photos are coming out of all parts of the world from all types of people. Unfortunately, getting started in photography is truly intimidating. How does everyone take such great photos?
The purpose of UNSHUTTER is to help make you a better photographer. Through tips, tutorials, podcasts, and […]
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