Photography is an approachable and fun hobby, but no matter how good you become in one area, there’s always more to explore. Whether you practice photography in your spare time or are a full-time professional photographer, you’ll want to stay sharp and improve your eyes. Giving yourself a personal challenge or new activity can do […]
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Food Photography Tips for Tasty-Looking Images
We all love looking at photos of tasty food. In fact, one of the best compliments I receive on my food photographs is that they make people hungry! Capturing the flavor and aroma of a dish is impossible with photography; however, we can make the image look so good two-dimensionally that the viewer’s imagination kicks […]
Kids’ Photography Ideas: 30 Creative Examples
Children are both photogenic and notoriously difficult to photograph. During a posed photo shoot, they can sometimes be shy or behave differently than usual, making the portraits seem ‘set up’ or inauthentic, or at least hard to shoot. That’s why some families choose to have a lifestyle photo shoot instead, aiming for candid rather than […]
5 Tips for Perfect Portrait Posing
Not knowing how to pose a model is one challenge beginners can struggle with. It’s an important step to master, though. You need to know how to pose your model if you want to create perfect portraits. Below are some tips to help you get the right poses for each portrait you take. Remember that […]
Wedding Photography Tips for Beginners
Wedding photography can be a difficult genre to work in, especially for beginners. In addition to mastering a number of genres of photography within this field, you must also balance your shooting schedule with marketing, client communication, sales, and more. Each of these topics is worthy of its own guide and can go far beyond the […]
Essential iPhone Photography Tips for Better Everyday Photos
Some people spend years trying to master professional photography techniques, not knowing that a few easy iPhone photography skills are all they need for incredible iPhone photography. While DSLRs and mirrorless cameras still have their advantages, especially as a professional tool, the iPhone, with each new generation, is closing the gap. In this article, we’ll […]
Night Portrait Photography | Examples and Tips for all levels of photographers
Most portrait photography is done during the daytime,, with golden hour generally considered the ideal time of day for the best light. However, like many things in photography and the arts in general, diverging from common practice can lead to interesting and creative results. Night portrait photography is one of those opportunities. Since shooting at […]
10 Tips for Beautiful Maternity Photos
Pregnancy is an uncomfortable time for many women. Their bodies are rapidly changing, and not always in a way that they feel great about. Acne, swelling, weight gain, and stretch marks are all common experiences, which can make pregnant women feel unattractive. While some pregnant women may feel wonderful, many others are self-conscious about the […]
40 Beautiful Examples of Bokeh Photography
I’m sure most of you have heard of the term bokeh. Basically it is referring to the aesthetic quality of the blur produced from a shot with shallow depth of field. Determining factors of bokeh are things like lens aberrations and shape of lens aperture.
Simple Habits to Adopt for Better Photos in the Coming Year
As the collective world readies their New Year’s resolutions, now is a good time to think about your photography and make your own resolutions to improve your skillset. Here is a list of simple habits that every photographer should adopt in the coming year. Slow down. Make a conscious effort to look over your frame […]