Around special occasions like anniversaries and Valentine's Day, there's a lot of pressure to communicate "I love you" in the right way. Nice gifts, romantic dates, and handwritten notes are all common ways to express love, but even simple gestures can show you care. For example, you can send … [Read more...] about 12 Creative Ideas for “I Love You” Photos
Best Locations for Photography in Amsterdam
If you're a resident of Amsterdam, you know how beautiful and diverse the city is. But for people who have never visited, Amsterdam can sound like a shady place, a den of prostitution and drugs. That's partly true - there is a Red Light District, and marijuana is a thing - but Amsterdam isn't shady. … [Read more...] about Best Locations for Photography in Amsterdam
35 Beautiful Pictures of Roses
Roses have been cultural symbols for a long time. In ancient Greece, they were associated with the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite. When the Romans took over, they used roses to represent their love goddess, Venus. Later, when the Roman Empire was Christianized, roses began to symbolize the … [Read more...] about 35 Beautiful Pictures of Roses
30 Beautiful Pictures of the Lofoten Islands, Norway
Lofoten is an archipelago in Norway known for its untouched beauty and mild climate. Though it lies within the arctic circle, its average temperature only drops below freezing for a few months each year, and the summer can be quite warm. In fact, Lofoten even has a great place for surfing! For … [Read more...] about 30 Beautiful Pictures of the Lofoten Islands, Norway
Winter Photography Tips for Landscape Photographers
If you are a landscape photographer, you likely have a love/hate relationship with winter photography. Winter is one of the best times to get out and shoot, but the logistics are much more challenging than in other seasons. Roads are slick, trails are covered, your camera gear doesn’t always work as … [Read more...] about Winter Photography Tips for Landscape Photographers
19 Free Resources for Photographers
Improving your photography takes a lot of time and dedication to continually learn how to use your equipment better, how to present the best compositions with each subject, and how to perfect your post-production workflow. Whether this process comes naturally or not to a photographer, everyone can … [Read more...] about 19 Free Resources for Photographers
40 Beautiful Examples of Abstract Photography
When done right, abstract photography can turn an ordinary subject into a masterpiece of colors, patterns, and textures. Sometimes, this work of art can happen by accident, as with film double exposures. But in general, abstract photos take careful composition and attention to detail. Though … [Read more...] about 40 Beautiful Examples of Abstract Photography
Simple Tips for Shooting in the Rain
Rainy weather tends to keep most people inside, but for dedicated photographers, it's a great opportunity for beautiful shots. Shooting in the rain can seem unappealing when you're warm and dry inside, but going out is worth the discomfort, especially when you nail a perfect rainy-day … [Read more...] about Simple Tips for Shooting in the Rain
7 Cool Ideas for Crystal Ball Photography
Crystal balls are one of our favorite not-necessary-but-cool gear items. Though it's not really a professional tool - you probably won't use it to shoot wedding photos or baby portraits - it's still a fun object to play around with on dull, uninspired days. Even the most cliché photography … [Read more...] about 7 Cool Ideas for Crystal Ball Photography
This New Year, Become a Better Photographer by Doing Less
A few years ago, Greg McKeown wrote a book called Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, in which he argues that to be successful, you have to focus on a few important things and ignore everything else. His ideas and strategies are useful in many different areas of life, including … [Read more...] about This New Year, Become a Better Photographer by Doing Less