For many photographers, making the transition from shooting in auto mode to shooting manual mode is intimidating. When you first purchase a DSLR or mirrorless camera, you may not fully …
How to Create a Bokeh Background in Your Photos
A bokeh background is one of the most appealing effects to reproduce in photography.People often ask me, “What is a bokeh background?” and the following question is always, “How do …
Lightroom Catalog Management | How to Organize Your Photos
Learning how to manage the Lightroom catalog is key to the development of a successful editing workflow. Lightroom suits every type of photography and developing an efficient workflow makes sure …
Snapseed Tutorial – How to Edit Photos on Your Phone
People who do a lot of photo editing use desktop workstations. Most of them probably use a good photo editing software like Lightroom, Photoshop or CaptureOne to name a few. …
Intro to Exposure Metering Modes for Beginners
Have you ever photographed a special moment and had it come out way too bright or dark? Maybe a snowy day looks gray in your photo. Maybe your spouse’s face …
Best Camera Settings for Golden Hour Photography
Golden hour light is truly magical, creating some of the best opportunities for photography every day. But it’s not always easy to get the right settings for golden hour photography. …
7 Effective Ways to Get Out of Your Photography Rut
Hitting a rut once in a while is an inevitable part of any creative pursuit. Photography is no exception. The following tips will help you mix up your routine and …
Top Photography Cliches You Should Absolutely Avoid
Photography is subjective. There are no hard and fast rules on what makes a good or a bad photo. As with any art form, there are cliches in photography, which …
The Most Creative Food Photography Composition Ideas
Excellent food photography composition transforms an average dish that you might want to eat into a beautiful, mouth-watering spread that you wish you had in front of you right now. …
Nighttime Architectural Photography | The Best Tips
Architecture photography is not easy. When you photograph a 3D object, you’re trying to capture the likeness of a 3D form in a 2D format. Because of how perspective works, …
How to Get the Most Out of Your Spring Photography
As the weather gets warmer, it’s exciting to prepare for the photography season ahead. Getting your photography gear and hard drive cleaned and organized and preparing accordingly for the spring …
Photography In Your Neighborhood | Best Tips
Taking pictures in your neighborhood doesn’t always seem very exciting. When everyone you know is traveling internationally or taking part in epic photo shoots or photo walks, it’s easy to …
Understanding Shutter Speed in Photography
Understanding Shutter Speed is fundamental to become and expert photographer. How does shutter speed work, how does it affect exposure and how to take advantage of it to produce creative …
5 Quick Child Photography Tips and Ideas
Taking great pictures of your children is easier said than done. You know them better than anyone else and you’re with them more than anyone else. It doesn’t seem like …
Photography Tips for Capturing Light Trails
Capturing light trails is a neat camera trick with fantastic results. With the proper settings, a flat surface or tripod, and a little practice, you’ll learn how to produce vivid …