For Beginner of Photographer

Polarizing Filters Image via Shutterstock Polarizing filters , pretty much like sunglasses, add depth to an image by saturating its color and reducing reflections. These filters have a rotating mount that’s easy to attach to a lens. Once a polarizing filter is mounted on your lens and the subject is already framed, you can slowly rotate the filter while watching how the image changes on your camera’s viewfinder or live view. Polarizers are best for shooting landscapes. They darken skies and make colors pop, as well as eliminate glare and reduce reflections on glassy or water surfaces. Image via Shutterstock   Image via Shutterstock When photographing landscapes, avoid panning your camera because it can create uneven, dark areas in the sky. Also, you need to be careful when using this filter with an ultra wide-angle lens, as it can also cause the blue color of the sky to look uneven in your photos. Most suitable for:  All kinds of photography

  Protective UV and skylight filters are often used to protect the front element of a lens against moisture, dirt, and scratches, which makes them ideal for shooting in wet, dusty, or muddy environments. In the past, UV filters were also used to prevent the UV light from causing haze and fogginess in older photographic films, which were typically more sensitive to UV rays. On the other hand, skylight filters are every photographer’s best friend when shooting under a clear blue sky. They can reduce the excessive blue cast that often appears in photographs taken outdoors. They can also keep skin tones free of color reflections from objects that are around the subject. Keep in mind, however, that with a skylight filter as your lens’ protection, the image quality of your photos may be compromised as it can intensify lens flares that tend to add a color tint and reduce image contrast. Most suitable for: All kinds of photography