Author Archive: Alan Graf
Alan Graf is the editor and founder of Digital Photography Student. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden, and is also editor of CRO-Wallpapers.com - a Croatian wallpaper archive, and his own photo gallery at http://www.alangraf.com.
My 4 step process for shooting outdoor photos
When you go out to shoot some great photos, what is going through your mind ? Are you thoroughly prepared for a shoot with a detailed plan, or are you just winging it ? Here is my 4 step process that might help you get better control over your outdoor photo shoot.
DNG vs RAW
RAW vs JPEG ? If you are photography enthusiast that is not the question. The real question is which camera raw file format to use ? RAW as supported by all major camera manufacturers, or DNG as pushed by Adobe for use in their processing tools. Find out benefits and shortcomings of each format in this article.
Timelapse Croatia
Mario Romulić & Dražen Stojčić have created this inspirational video titled “Timelapse Croatia” out of 150.000 photos. Check out what it looks like.
The Rabari – Encounters with the Nomadic Tribe – Book Review
An award winning photographer Mitchell Kanaskevich and editors of LightStalking.com bring us a refreshing documentary and travel photography guide.
Simple guide to geotagging pictures
If you enjoy travel photography, and shoot many photos while you are out and about, you would probably like to store approximate location where the photo was taken. This usually means that you need invest in expensive specialized GPS receivers suited for digital cameras, or risk a long and tedious process of manually geotagging your [...]
2 more practical ways of using DOF Preview function
Depth of field preview function on your camera is a very useful button typically overlooked by an average photographer. In a hands of an expert, it can be a big help towards shooting better photos.
Lightroom 3 101 tutorials for iPad App Review
Adobe Lightroom 3 is a powerful and intuitive tool aimed for photography enthusiast looking to organize, edit and publish their photos. I have only recently made the leap to replace my old Photoshop Elements, and was looking for some tutorials to help me get acquainted with Lightroom 3. Lightroom 3 101 tutorials for iPad did just that. Read more in our Lightroom 3 101 tutorials for iPad app review
DSLR Tips on using polarizing filters
Our colleague, Gordon Laing from cameralabs has posted a great video tutorial on using polarizing filters.
Photo Destination – Maldives
Maldives, is one of the top travel destinations for honeymooners. It is also one of the most beautiful places on earth and places where you can shoot most jaw-dropping photos. Find out what is worth shooting in maldives.
Simplicity in Photography: Why is it so that less is more
Simplicity in Photography is a powerful concept. By enforcing minimalism in our photos, we ensure that our photos feature strong composition. Learn how in this week’s photography tip.
