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Like fine art photography, lifestyle photography is a vague yet common term photographers often use. What exactly does it mean to shoot lifestyle photos, and how is it different from regular portrait photography? Essentially, lifestyle photography is the halfway point between posed portrait sessions and candid documentary photography. In lifestyle photography, you try to capture […]

Sunsets are reliably beautiful subjects and backgrounds for photography. Even when they’re not colorful and majestic, they still create a lovely change in lighting, which can make boring scenes look suddenly magical. But sunsets can also be frustrating, especially for beginners. When a sunset is particularly gorgeous, you can feel discouraged trying to capture its […]

Fall is a dream season for photographers. It’s the time when nature explodes with color, and misty mornings are whispering “Hey look at me, wouldn’t I make just the most amazing photograph?” Besides the vibrant leaves, autumn gives you a good range of weather conditions to experiment with. The weather changes so quickly that you […]

Unlike mountains, fields and meadows don’t usually catch much attention. Especially if they’re flat and featureless, you may not even notice them as you drive by. However, that dullness is exactly what makes them great photography subjects. Their simplicity is perfect for bringing out other subjects. Even subjects that don’t seem interesting can stand out […]

Unless you’re a natural early riser, it can be hard to set your alarm for a pre-dawn photo shoot. “Is it really worth it?” you might wonder. “Will getting up 2 hours earlier really make a difference?” A lot of professional photographers say, “Yes.” Unfortunately, some of the best photos are only possible when you […]

What is fine art photography, exactly? You’ve probably seen the phrase a few times (or many times). Maybe you’ve even wondered whether your own photography is “fine art” or not. The genre of fine art photography is confusing partly because its definition is so vague. Fine art photos are images that are created solely for […]

Beaches are one of the top subjects for photography in the summertime. They’re beautiful and work well with a variety of genres and styles, but their popularity does make it harder to create interesting, one-of-a-kind shots. You have to think creatively and possibly experiment with new techniques. One way to start thinking outside the box […]

Jellyfish (or sea jellies) have a bizarre, otherworldly appearance, like aliens that have ended up our oceans. Their strangeness makes them eye-catching subjects for photography – if you can manage to get a nice shot of them. Fortunately, you don’t have to go scuba diving to get awesome jellyfish photos. If you can visit an […]