Sure, a beautiful photograph takes some skill behind the lens, but it takes a little skill in front of it, too.

A great photographer is more than a technician, but all great portraits begin with a photographer's mastery of equipment and technical requirements. Set yourself on the road to greatness by learning the basic components of photographic...

Anyone can snap a blurry picture of a friend standing in front of a tourist attraction, but with just a little more effort, you can take great shots.

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Taking a group portrait can be a pain. Here's how to make it go as smoothly as possible.

You don't need to be a New York socialite to be a fashion photographer, but be prepared for anything on your way to an exciting career.

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A fashion portrait should convey emotion and follow a story line. Delightfully, besides these two rules, it doesn't have to make sense.

First movies are often tight on funding. Learn what gear to look for and you'll be able to get A-list results from a C-list budget.

You've been deemed hot enough to pass through the velvet ropes, and you've even made it into the VIP room. Now what do you do?

Terms like megapixel and optical zoom can seem perplexing at first, but these simple steps, like a camera flash, can shed light on the situation.

A camera obscura, also known as a pinhole camera, is the concept that made modern-day photography possible. Now use the same principal to turn a whole room into a walk-in camera!

As filmmakers flocked to 2010's SXSW festival, Howcast was there in the thick of it all. Heather Menicucci, managing producer of the Emerging Filmmakers Program, chatted with attendees to learn about their creative processes, what they...

Capture the beauty and power of a landscape through the lens of your camera.

Transforming your time-lapse pictures into a movie doesn't have to be time consuming thanks to iMovie.

Most digital cameras today are small and durable enough to take just about anywhere. Why not put that technology to good use?

From a blooming flower to building a house, time-lapse photography can be a great way to condense a lengthy process into a short movie.

Melting into the flow of soft rock? Make a music video to celebrate your favorite smooth tune.

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If you're going on safari and your idea of shooting wild animals involves a camera and some pictures, we can help.

If you're still buying film for your camera, it's time to join the 21st century.

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A camera mounted on the SpaceX Fram2 mission's Dragon spacecraft captured views of Earth's poles. Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: SpaceX