Learn to take pictures of the carnival, fair or amusement park in all its whirly, night-time glory! You don’t have to be a kid to love the carnival. The lights, the food, the noises and colors…it’s a feast for the senses. It can also be a fantastic place to take a camera and experiment! Join…
What is bokeh, and how do you get it? You’ve heard photographers throwing that term around like everyone knows what it is, but you’re left in the dark trying to understand it. Not to worry, bokeh isn’t so mysterious once someone explains what it means which is what we’re here for. We’ll also let you…
Have you ever wondered how photographers get those gorgeous glowing outdoor portraits of their clients? You know – the ones that evoke thoughts of happy days and lazy summer evenings, using only backlight photography. After diffused light aka cloudy days, backlight photography is one of an outdoor photographer’s best kinds of lighting. Soon you’ll know…
Have you ever seen a tilt shift photo or video? It’s a fascinating photography niche whose effect can be achieved both with a specialized lens and during the editing process. Seeing a tilt shift video or photo makes you feel like a giant overlooking a miniature world. Even if you’re seeing a real photo with…
We’ve gathered together our best photography tutorials in one location! Are you overwhelmed with learning photography? There are so many awesome resources, it’s hard to know where to start. Or what to learn next. Or maybe you start learning one skill only to get sidetracked by a separate lesson and you fall down a rabbit…
Make Your Portraits Soar with Butterfly Lighting! Using camera flash in portraits doesn’t have to be scary or complicated. Today, we’ll talk about one of the simplest, and happiest sounding lighting patterns. With one light and a reflector, you’ll be on your way to shooting off-camera flash with confidence. Learn why it’s called like that,…
Learn when, and how, to achieve Rembrandt lighting! If I said Rembrandt, what would you think of? A really old painter? Toothpaste? Off camera lighting techniques? If it’s the latter, you’re definitely a photographer and you’re in the right place. Let’s talk about Rembrandt lighting…what it means, how to get it and when to use…
Play all day with flat lay photography! Did social media make flat lay photography popular? Or did flat lay photography drive the rise of social media? It’s almost a symbiotic relationship. Either way, these days you can’t have one without the other. But what is a flat lay, exactly? Who uses this style? Does it…
Have fun and save some time and money with these 40 photography hacks! Ever had a friend share a photography tip and you thought “Why didn’t I think of that?” Well, here are 40 new reasons you can say that! We’ve got photography hacks for weddings, portraits and even product photography! From creative DIY ideas…
Did you recently start your photography journey and you’re not sure what to do with your camera? Welcome grasshopper, you’ve come to the right place for photography for beginners! We love your enthusiasm and drive to get better and we’re going to guide you on your journey to growing as a photographer! This article will…
Are you struggling to get the look you want in your camera when shooting in automatic mode? Leave all the frustration of inconsistent photos behind by working in manual mode! When you shoot in automatic mode, you often get photos that are too dark one minute and too light the next. This will happen even…
Are you the type of photographer that runs indoors at the first sign of rain, or the type that grabs your camera and jumps in the puddles? If you’re not already the latter you will be dying for precipitation to get rain pictures! We’ve got tips to protect your camera and take creative rainy day…
Learn how and why to use Kelvin white balance to get perfect color in your images! Have you ever taken a photo in a high school gym? The colors are just…wonky. Skin tones look sickly, white uniforms look green. Or maybe you’ve shot in the shade only to find really blue-gray skin tones when you…
Want to see and share the world with your camera? We 5 questions about travel photography to get you started. It sounds amazing, doesn’t it? Visit beautiful locations all over the world! Shoot pictures for profit! Yellowstone. Paris. Kenya. The Galapagos. Moscow. Quito. The Carribean. How does it all work, this travel photography gig? If…
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Help other entrepreneurs build their business with personal branding photography Personal branding photography is one of the fastest growing niches around. Entrepreneurs and small business owners recognize the value of high-quality photography in their own marketing efforts. Your skills can help others and both of you can achieve your business goals! What is personal branding…
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So you want to step up your game in the world, and you want to do it right, by learning from all those who went before you! We have you covered! Check out our top book recommendations for photographers (and for everyone else). Ok, so this isn’t exactly what you’re thinking. I’m sorry. I’m not…