People often ask me, “What is a bokeh background in photography?” and the following question is always, “How do I achieve bokeh background in my photos?”. In photography, one of …
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 …
7 Essential Street Photography Tips
Street photography is not as easy as most people think. You have to acquire quality equipment to capture great shots, choose a perfect location, or even get permission to photograph …
Best Settings for Golden Hour Photography (With Examples)
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 …
Photography Basics: Understanding ISO
In photography, ISO is one of the three most important settings. Together with aperture and shutter speed it dramatically affects the final look of your pictures. But what is ISO …
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 …