Portrait photography ranks among the most popular photography genres. Millions of selfies, pictures of family & friends, and even snapshots of strangers get posted every day on social media. Considering the volume of new portraits coming into the world daily, how can you make your portraits stand out? To take better pictures and increase the impact […]
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Negative Space Photography: Examples And Tips For All Photographers
You’ve no doubt heard the old saying that sometimes “less is more.” If negative space photography were a business, those three words would serve as its slogan. Negative space, when used well, can prove a powerful compositional tool for your photography. Photographers often use negative space to minimize distractions and draw a viewer’s attention directly […]
10 Creative Photo Editing Tips That Save You Time
We all want our photographs to look beautiful, but after a trip or a day out with the camera, it can be easy to import the files to your computer and forget about them. I know I have folders full of digital photos that have barely seen the light of day! It can take so […]
Six Creative Photography Ideas to Improve Your Photos
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 […]
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 […]