Landscape vs. Portrait: Which Way is Up? Portrait vs Landscape can mean different things to different photographers. Know the difference! One of my six-year old’s favorite jokes is “When is a door not a door? When it’s a jar!” It’s easy to amuse a first-grader. But just like a door that’s a jar, landscape vs….
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just a novice looking to delve into the fascinating realm of wildlife photography, finding the right equipment to get the job done can be tricky. A wide variety of lenses are readily available on the market, ready to take the photography of any wildlife enthusiast to the next level….
Food photography has become a staple of social media. Whether you want to document your adventures as a foodie or get started as a professional food photographer, it’s important to invest in the right gear to bring your favorite dishes to life. One of the things you will need is a lens for food photography….
Nothing makes a photo more mesmerizing than a colossal mountain towering over the landscape. While mountains can add a sense of wonder and depth to your photos, mountain photography is not as easy as it looks. In this post, we’ll cover a few tricks and tips professional photographers use to get those awe-inspiring mountain pictures…
Beautiful scenery, unique angles, and attractive people make yoga photography a popular subgenre of sports photography. The best professional yoga photographer shows not just the athleticism of the practice, but the meditative, peacefulness of it, too. If you want to improve your yoga photography skills, these ten tips will help you get beautiful, iconic photos…
The sun’s rays are one of the most beautiful details about an early morning stroll or a beautiful sunset. Yet despite their beauty, light rays are often challenging to capture with a camera alone, which is why many photographers resort to adding in rays with Photoshop during their editing process. Creating rays in Adobe Photoshop…
As a photographer, specific points of the year are sure to bring in work. Prom is one of them. Snapping pictures of teenagers in formalwear might sound straightforward enough, but it requires careful planning and attention. This guide explains how to take pictures of prom that will preserve the memories of this special occasion. How…
Panoramic photos are a cool way to showcase seamless images of more expansive physical spaces. Traditional panoramic views are typically of landscapes and cityscapes, but you don’t have to limit your photos to just those. Most photographers create these wider images by stitching together several photos horizontally or vertically from different angles using Adobe Photoshop…
Since the early 2000s, the raw file format has produced some of the highest quality images possible. Digital cameras typically produce images in the JPEG or raw format. Many programs recognize JPEG, but to view raw files is a different story. A raw image is large and stores more information. Different camera brands produce varying…
Once the sun sets, many photographers pack up their gear and retire for the evening. However, for the sky photographer, their job has just become far more interesting. Our eyes see many beautiful features in the night sky. Between the majesty of the Milky Way and the lone stars twinkling brightly, the dark provides a…
Maternity photography is a unique genre of the photography world known for creating memorable, lasting moments for new mothers and their families. Most expectant mothers will want to document their pregnancy in a way that they feel reflects who they are as a person and who they will be as a mother. As a photographer,…
Many people use cameras to take pictures of products, whether for a profession or a hobby. Regardless of why you photograph products, you want to use a camera that takes high image quality pictures. The best camera for product photography will have high megapixels, a quick processor, and autofocus features. Popular brands that make the…
Real estate photos are the first things buyers see when searching for a home online. High-quality images even help people envision themselves living in the house. Well-done real estate photography captures a property at its best angle, showcases its unique features, and hopefully helps it sell for top dollar. But as with any photography niche,…
For most people, going to the ocean without taking a picture is nearly impossible. You’ve got dramatic blue waves, dry and trodden sand, and the occasional sea bird. However, capturing mind-boggling ocean pictures is easier said than done. What makes the ocean an excellent subject for landscape photographers is its constant motion. This opens up…
In art, the term abstract is the representation of an idea rather than a replication. In abstract landscape photography, artists use natural elements to depict the concept of a landscape rather than shooting explicit images of a landscape. Unlike traditional landscape photography, which gives the viewer all of the information needed to tell them what…
Have you ever stood on a majestic spot and been overwhelmed by its beauty? You pull out your camera, frame your shot, and fire the trigger on this epic landscape. Except when you pull up the photo later on your computer, it’s utterly underwhelming. You wanted jaw-dropping photos, not disappointment and frustration. If your shots…