You may be wondering what is macro photography, and why it is so appealing? Great macro photography allows you to display your focal points as large as life, usually with a 1:1 ratio. Macro photographers often photograph flowers, wildlife, jewelry, and up-close shots. The point of macro photography is to show a sharp, clear image….
Senior pictures provide a lifelong keepsake for an important milestone in life. Unfortunately, capturing the perfect pictures is no easy task – especially when taking pictures for senior guys. Many senior guys end up acting reserved around the photographer’s camera. With so many options and ideas for your pictures, how do you know which picture…
Are you trying to decide between point and shoot vs. DSLR? You’re not alone. Both of these are viable choices if you’re focusing on image quality, but neither is right for everyone. Here’s what you should know about them. Are High-Quality Megapixels a Must? Yes and no. More megapixels means greater detail in any photograph,…
Families, seniors, couples, and businesses look to outdoor portrait photography for one-of-a-kind, stylized images. If you have not yet embraced outdoor photography, then you are missing out on a useful revenue stream. These photography tips and tricks will help you grow your business with outdoor portrait photography. Outdoor Portrait Photography Tips Shooting outdoor portraits is…
Adding text over an image is a convenient Photoshop feature. It’s an original way to make sure you’re creating a banner for your website or adding a message to your latest ad campaign in Photoshop. Displacement maps and filters are useful tools for incorporating texts, logos, and other elements into your images. Here is what…
There are a lot of things you can do to make a portrait more interesting, and shooting it in black and white mode is very popular. Many people tend to associate color with emotion, but some of the most powerful and evocative portraits are in monochrome. Black and white portraits have a certain “soulfulness” that…
Your profile pictures are one of the first things users will notice when they visit one of your profiles. If they don’t know you in real life, your profile pictures will shape the image they have of you. If you visit social networks to connect with people you know in real life, your cool profile…
Are you looking to accentuate beautiful lighting in your images? With this tutorial, you will know how to add a light flare overlay in Photoshop! What is Lens Flare? Lens flare happens when a bright directional light hits the camera directly or by reflection. The light scatters inside the lens, creating visible marks like-colored circles,…
Could sending a style guide be the answer to improving your portrait photography? Do you wish your family photos looked more polished and editorial? I think the answer to this is yes! This is exactly how a guide can help! We so often get caught up in the bigger picture that we sometimes forget to…
What’s the best Nikon camera on the market? The better question is what is the best Nikon camera for you! You are in the market for a new model. Two questions are likely top-of-mind: which are the best Nikon cameras and how much is this going to cost me? Follow along as I break down…
Saddle up for Action with this Beginner’s Guide to Rodeo Photography Ever heard the expression “This ain’t my first rodeo”? Well, it’s not. I grew up in the shadow of the world’s biggest outdoor rodeo…Cheyenne Frontier Days. I spent many cold mornings at the knee of my father as he announced slack or tagged along…
Golden hour backlight, my lighting soul mate. It’s warm, rich & soft. Dimensional, glowing… downright dreamy. It can be a tricky technique, and it certainly hasn’t been my favorite. When I first started, the photos came out blurry, hazy, and overexposed. This may be what you are experiencing when you try it too. Hang in…
Unmanned air vehicles known as drones first appeared for military use over a century ago. Since then, the use of drones has captured the attention of commercial markets like real estate, construction, search and rescue, law enforcement, agriculture, media, and others. Aerial Drone Photography Tips: Getting Started What Drone Is Right for Me? What’s in…
Spending a day at the beach is an opportunity to relax and have fun with your loved ones. If you’re looking for some family picture ideas that will keep you busy, we recommend planning a beach creative family photo-shoot so you can bring home plenty of family beach creative pictures. Here are a few creative…
When it comes down to DSLR cameras, many photographers consider full frame cameras to be top-of-the-line. Manufacturers like Canon build their full frame cameras for durability and performance, and if you’ve already upgraded to one, then you already know how much different they are. Both the 5D Mark III and Canon 6D are great format…
Photographers need to know how to take pictures of men and women. It might seem like posing women is easy, but male pose options are attractive, too. When shooting photos of male models, use these photography tips to put them into artistic photography male poses and make them look great and relaxed. Potential Questions to…