Change your view with long exposure photography! Use longer shutter speeds to create texture, depth and light in your scene! Long exposure photography is a straight forward technique that can add new depths to your images. By simply changing the length of time we leave our camera’s shutter open, we can completely change the images…
Get your act together to organize pictures now using one of these four methods and save time and frustration down the road. A local business calls and asks if you have some images they could use in an advertisement. They’ve seen your work and are interested in a beautiful sunset shot on the river from…
Does nature photography seem like an elusive hobby made only for the outdoor experts? Your perception couldn’t be further from the truth! The beautiful thing about nature photography is that anyone can try it! Just like nature is full of living things of all shapes and sizes, nature photography is for photographers of all skill…
One of the biggest milestones in a parent’s life is the day their little baby first enters this world. The best way to preserve those memories are though birth photography. Between the anxiety of baby finally coming and hoping the birthing process goes smoothly, parents can quickly forget some of the incredible details on baby’s…
Cake metaphors and compassion were just a few lessons I learned on family photography from another family photographer. Last month, my family had family portraits taken. It’s been…a while. In fact, my first-grader was still in diapers it’s been so long. Shameful, seeing as how I AM a family photographer. After booking a photographer, completing…
Have you ever wondered how on earth solar eclipse photography is possible when you aren’t supposed to look directly at the sun? After all, you’re going to need to make sure your camera is pointed at the sun and that the sun is in focus before you take a photo. And what about your camera,…
Do you know who invented the camera? Where the first image was ever recorded? Learn more about the history of photography right here! Paris Hilton once claimed she invented the selfie. Um…no. The first self-portrait was actually taken by Robert Cornelius in 1839. Sorry Ms. Hilton but you’re 64,9070 days late and a dollar short. …
Learn these photography abbreviations and fast track your understanding of cameras, shooting and printing, PDQ! ISO, AWB, RGB…WTH? What does it all mean? Learning to shoot, edit and print beautiful images is hard enough without the need to decipher the many acronyms and photography abbreviations used by the industry. It feels a bit like falling…
Have you ever had a photo ruined because your cell phone or camera couldn’t capture it right? Anyone can take a cell phone photo, but only the best cell phone photos incorporate photography techniques. Replace your cell phone with a proper camera and those same techniques will bring your photos to the next level. How…
What can an hard-living, hell-raising author from several decades ago teach you about finding your photographic style? Maybe more than you think! I never imagined I could learn a thing or two about finding my photographic style from Ernest Hemingway. But I did. Did ALL high-schoolers have to read something by Hemingway, or was that…
Interested in exploring new worlds with macro photography? Check out our guide to getting those details! There is something inherently magical about macro photography for me. I love making the small big, seeing the previously unnoticed. I can lose myself completely in the minutiae, wandering among lines and shapes and textures of even the most…
Boudoir photography has a bit of an unfair reputation. Either it’s looked down upon as being improper or it’s put on a pedestal because it’s perceived as only for women with the “right” body shape. I can think of a dozen reasons why others think boudoir photography is wrong. So why does it still exist…
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Wondering what types of characteristics make up those who find success in photography (and in life)? If you’re looking for us to tell you the PERFECT lens or camera body, or what killer pose is going to get your photograph to go viral, you’re in the wrong place. The thing is, it’s not the gear…
Love taking photos but not sure what types of photography can earn you a living? Follow along below! Whether you want to start your own small business or just enjoy photography as a hobby, here are 10 types of photography to keep you busy all year-round. Types of photography vs. styles of photography To start…
Have you ever discounted your photography work for someone, only to kick yourself later? You’re not alone! Read on for tips about regaining your confidence to charge. Oh yes, friends, I’m going to talk about MONEY. I honestly don’t get why it’s such a taboo subject. In fact, I think we should ALL be talking…
Share your worldview with landscape photography! What do postcards, calendars and dentist offices have in common? Landscape photography! Scenic vistas have long captured our imagination as humans. Their likeness on print have the power to transport us to other worlds, help recall cherished vacations and soothe a troubled soul (or tooth). If you want to…