How to Take Still Life Pictures

Still-life photography may be one of the first lessons in a photography class and can be more difficult than you might imagine. Though easier than landscape, pet and children photography, it is also a challenge to render still-life objects interesting with your camera. For good still-life photography, you want a good balance between subject matter, angles and lighting. Instructions 1 Find inspiration from professional still-life pictures....

Emo Photo Effects

As a result of the ever-expanding presence of social-media websites, such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and Tumblr, emo photography styles have become as recognizable as the black nail polish, tight clothing and sweeping bangs of the image subjects. You can tap into this trend and give your photos an emo look by using effects from free photography software and image-editing websites. Black & White Nothing conveys the melancholy of emo...

DIY Wide Angle Lens

Camera lenses come in a wide array of types, sizes and brands. One thing that they all have in common is a hefty price tag. Most amateur photographers do not have a few hundred dollars to lay down on a lens that will only be used every once in awhile. There are a few tips on how to make your own wide angle lens. It will not give you exactly the same results as those expensive lenses, but you will get unique effects without bleeding your wallet dry....

Photo Montage Tutorial

A photomontage begins with a collection of photos, often with a related subject or theme. The photos are then arranged together to create an image compilation. The art of photomontage dates back to after the first world war, when the method of creation involved cutting and pasting photographs together. Today, modern image editing software plays an important role in creating a photomontage. Photomontages vary in size from a small collection of images...