Cameras and Gear

3 Tips to Taking Great Photos Without a Tripod

By: Chris Corradino on April 11 2012.

If given a choice, I would much prefer to carry a tripod at all times since it allows for unlimited creative freedom with very long exposure times, smaller apertures, and…
Dynamic Range Part 2

By: Richard Martin on March 16 2012.

In Part One I discussed the dynamic range of various media and how their…
Creative Lenses from Lensbaby Part 1

By: Ella Manor on March 4 2012.

Have you ever wondered how to get a soft focus or "Bokeh" effect in-camera with a DSLR? …
Image Stabilization

By: Jim Bartman on February 23 2012.

Would you like to know the secret to making the sharpest photographs possible? Remember it's a secret so don't spread it around. Okay, here it…
Creative Lenses from Lensbaby Part 2

By: Ella Manor on February 5 2012.

Ella Manor's recent article presented some very exciting fashion images and, as that article discussed, her creative use of the Lensbaby tools added a great deal to the impact…
NYIP Digital Photography Tips

By: NYIP Staff on February 5 2012.

We hope you enjoy these digital photography tips created by the New York Institute of Photography - America's oldest and largest photography school – where your personal contact with…
NYIP Investigates the iPad 2

By: Chris Corradino on December 7 2011.

From the day we bought an original iPad for testing, NYIP Student Advisor Chris Corradino fell in love with it. Frankly, we were starting to worry how we'd get…
Finding the Perfect Tripod

By: Chris Corradino on November 20 2011.

It's back to school time again, and at NYIP headquarters the phones and emails are picking up with students of our photograhy classes returning from summer vacation. Many want…
Digital Photo Frames

By: Richard Martin on September 10 2011.

Holiday shopping options have been a big subject in the news recently. In these economic times, people will be spending less we’re told. The research and forecasting people predict that…
Guide to Choosing the Right Digital Camera

By: Richard Martin on May 26 2011.

Ok, you've decided to take the plunge and buy a digital camera. Or perhaps you already own one and are considering upgrading to a better model. Either way, you may…