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Understanding White Balance in Photography
Leonardo Papèra
Leonardo Papèra

Understanding White Balance in Photography

White balance is one of the most important yet less-considered settings of a camera when it comes to producing compelling images. A slight change towards a warmer or a

What to Buy? New vs Secondhand Camera Equipment
Leonardo Papèra
Leonardo Papèra

What to Buy? New vs Secondhand Camera Equipment

One of the most common dilemmas in the photography world is whether you should buy your camera equipment as new or compromise by looking for a cheaper and older version

Canon vs Nikon - DSLR Comparison
Leonardo Papèra
Leonardo Papèra

Canon vs Nikon - DSLR Comparison

It is a longstanding “duel” that we are all aware of and which may have begun well before some of today's photographers were even born. Nikon and Canon have always been

The Best Tripods for Photography in 2020
Leonardo Papèra
Leonardo Papèra

The Best Tripods for Photography in 2020

A tripod is often considered by photographers to be an unnecessary piece of equipment. However, I'm here to tell you that it is a fundamental and even life-changing par

Ultimate Guide to Understanding Focus in Photography
Leonardo Papèra
Leonardo Papèra

Ultimate Guide to Understanding Focus in Photography

Focus has been one of the biggest pillars of photography since the very first day someone used a camera to capture an image.  We could spend days talking about compositi

Image Formats | RAW vs JPEG in Photography
Leonardo Papèra
Leonardo Papèra

Image Formats | RAW vs JPEG in Photography

Ah, the RAW vs JPEG debate. Talking about which image format is better to use in digital photography is a bit like discussing which lens is better between a 14mm and a

How to Use a Wide Angle Lens for Photography
Leonardo Papèra
Leonardo Papèra

How to Use a Wide Angle Lens for Photography

The wide angle is possibly one of the most attractive types of lenses that a photographer can buy. If properly used, the incredibly wide perspective will create a huge

Horizontal Lines as a Compositional Tool in Photography
Leonardo Papèra
Leonardo Papèra

Horizontal Lines as a Compositional Tool in Photography

Horizontal lines are everywhere. Look at the photo above or at any other photo you prefer. Now look at the upper and lower edges. Do you see them? Even the two borders

How to Use Balance for Better Compositions in Photography
Leonardo Papèra
Leonardo Papèra

How to Use Balance for Better Compositions in Photography

Knowing how to properly compose your pictures is what will make them stand out from the crowd. While photographic technique is also important, if you don’t manage to fi