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…
It’s DOF PDQ. Or understanding depth of field quickly. Browse any photography forum and you’re likely to see the acronym DOF bandied about, along with accompanying discussions of a term called depth of field. Understanding depth of field (DOF) and knowing how to use it correctly is an important skill for every photographer to have. …
Like it or not, we’re living in an electronic world, and digital photography is here to stay. When I got my first camera at age three, digital photography wasn’t a reality. To be honest, my camera wasn’t a reality either…it used a sponge to wet the “film,” so a picture appeared on my little plastic picture. …
Abstract photography is a wonderful way to express yourself by taking photos that appeal to you– allowing you to create your own style of art. To define abstract photography, remember that it is a non-objective and non-concrete type of photography that does not rely on traditional subjects. Like other forms of abstract art, it can…
Learning composition in photography is a critical element of photography basics. The ability to understand composition techniques can genuinely help you make a difference in your photography, allowing you to take better photos every time. There are several different rules to keep in mind when planning the perfect picture taking session, including the following: 10…
Don’t know where to start? Here are a few tricks for nailing your next photo shoot. They say it is best to be prepared. And when it comes to scheduling a photo shoot with clients, the key to having a smooth session is all in the preparation. Whether you are planning a quick family session…
Hoping to try your hand at Still Life photography? With so many styles and genres of photography, there is none as versatile as Still Life. It gives the photographer the most creative freedom, as you control all aspects of the image from composition, lighting to the subject matter. It is also one of the best…
Looking for some tips on photography for beginners? We have you covered! There. See that mark right there? Those two little red marks on your arm? That’s where you got bit by the photography bug. You love taking photos with your cell phone. Kids, friends, food, vacay…if you experience it, you document it in a…
Wondering how your favorite landscape photographer gets such stunning Instagram worthy autumn images? Read on for 9 pointers to enhance your autumn photos. Autumn is probably the most eye-catching season of the year for photography. The bright-colored autumn leaves are irresistible and the weather is usually in your favor so you’re not suffering from the…
iPhones have wonderful cameras built into them. It’s now so easy to capture and share images with our phones, that printed snapshots have become a distant memory. With the right tools and knowledge, many iPhone photos can look like professional snapshots. 5 Quick iPhone Photography Tips Camera Settings and Options – Adjusting exposure, VSCO, and other…
Want to dive head first into cake smash photography? Here are our tips and tricks for achieving those sweet and savory images! Have you heard of the term “Cake Smash”? This type of 1st (or even 30th!) birthday photo shoot has become a fun way to capture all of the excitement of birthday milestones! It…
“Why don’t my sunset photos look like what I saw that day?” Among all levels of photographers, taking gorgeous sunset photos can sometimes be challenging. We want to know how to take advantage of “The Gold Hour” to capture sunset pictures and sunrise images too. What type of digital cameras are used, what shutter speed,…