Photography Education

Quick Facts: Topic: Chromatic aberration and how Canon corrects it What it is: Color fringing along high-contrast edges Main cause: Different light wavelengths bend by different amounts Two types: Lateral (side to side) and longitudinal (front to back) Classic Canon fix: UD glass...

Quick Facts: Topic: Lens compression in photography Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate What It Does: Makes background elements appear closer and larger relative to your subject Key Variable: Camera-to-subject distance (not focal length alone) Best Focal Lengths: 85mm, 135mm, 200mm, 300mm Time to...

Quick Facts: Topic: Camera upgrade self-audit Skill level: Beginner to intermediate Time required: 20 to 30 minutes Tools needed: Your current camera and 50 recent photos Cost: Free (potential savings of $1,500 or more) Format: Seven yes/no questions with a scoring guide Best...

Quick Verdict: The biggest mistake most photographers make is never printing their work, or sending it to a budget lab and getting a flat, washed-out version of the file they spent hours editing. Metal photo prints fix both problems. With manufacturer-rated indoor lifespans...