We are all familiar with the sound of a camera shutter. But do you know what happens inside your device when that happens? In this article, we’ll explain how a shutter works, and why you hear that distinct clicking sound. What Is a Camera Shutter? First, let’s define what a shutter is and what it does. You can think of it as a...

Presets can be extremely helpful when working on portraits in Lightroom. Adobe Lightroom comes with default presets. However, they do not always have the ones you need. Thankfully, you can find tons of Lightroom presets online without paying for anything. Now let’s check out the 25 best free Lightroom presets for portraits to download! Photo by Matheus...

Most posing tutorials focus on the female form, and there isn’t that much information available on how to properly pose men in a photo. And even when you do find a guide, it is more about listing some poses for male subjects. You rarely find any article explaining why to use certain male poses in photography. Why is it that we need to pose a man in...

Taking an action shot with your phone can be intimidating. Capturing a good shot requires skills and perfect timing. But we have a few tips that can help you freeze movement with your smartphone camera like a pro. All you need is your phone and some tried-and-true techniques to make it work. Anticipate the Direction of Your Subject...

Photoshop offers its users so many ways to retouch photos that some of the selection tools get overlooked. The Magic Wand Tool is one of those tools. But the Magic Wand tool can be handy for changing the color and appearance of your backgrounds. Let’s take a closer look at how you can use the magic wand selection tool to your benefit. What Is the...

There are many time-lapse photography mistakes that both beginners and professionals make. These can be quite annoying and may affect your result. But, fortunately, most of them can be easily avoided with a bit of attention. Check out our tips below to avoid these mistakes! 12. Practise at Home First to Try Different Camera Settings...