Beginner’s Guides for Street Photography

Street photography is a genre of photography that has been around for centuries. Street photographers aim to capture candid moments in public spaces, as well as documenting aspects of everyday life and society. A great street photo not only requires technical skills and creativity but also some bravery and luck to shoot strangers on the […] The post...

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4 Soft Skills Photographers Need to Succeed

When we think about jumping into photography as a career, we often focus on our hard skills, or the technical aspects of shooting. It’s the part we fall in love with while learning to use our gear and discovering new techniques to capture incredible images. Knowing how to take beautiful photos, however, does not automatically […] The post 4 Soft Skills...

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Wedding Cake Pictures and Tips

Prominent on the list of modern-day wedding staples, wedding cakes provide a unique opportunity for wedding photographers. Wedding cake pictures allow photographers to showcase their creativity, and they also serve as an effective networking and marketing tool. Everyone, from the newlyweds and their friends & family to the cake makers and event...

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Simple Portrait Photography Tips for Pro Level Photos

Portrait photography ranks among the most popular photography genres. Millions of selfies, pictures of family & friends, and even snapshots of strangers get posted every day on social media. Considering the volume of new portraits coming into the world daily, how can you make your portraits stand out? To take better pictures and increase the impact...

Jun 2021

Negative Space Photography: Examples And Tips For All Photographers

You’ve no doubt heard the old saying that sometimes “less is more.” If negative space photography were a business, those three words would serve as its slogan. Negative space, when used well, can prove a powerful compositional tool for your photography. Photographers often use negative space to minimize distractions and draw a viewer’s attention directly...

May 2021

31 Vibrant Lens Flare Photography Images to Get Ready for Spring

A lens flare is the light that scatters within the lens because of unplanned reflection and lens impurities. Often seen as an unwanted effect, many photographers use things like lens hoods and specially coated lens to reduce or eliminate lens flares. Alternatively, it can also be used on purpose to invoke a sense of drama in […] The post 31 Vibrant...

May 2021

Motion Blur Photography: Tips and Examples for Photographers

We don’t often associate photography with movement, but some of the best photographs taken emphasize motion. Motion blur photos, also known as shutter drags or long exposures, can show speed, action, or the passage of time. We can use it to create dynamic images of objects that are moving, such as crowds of people, animals in […] The post Motion Blur...

May 2021

Cinematic Photography of Mexica Concheros | Interview with JP Stones

Photography as a medium offers a broad brush for capturing and sharing visual stories. Our unique vision as photographers, however, and how we choose to use our available tools, can set a project apart and enhance its impact. In a culturally significant series, photographer JP Stones has captured a historical narrative of a people with incredible […]...

May 2021

What Is the Best Time to Take Photos Outside?

When taking pictures outdoors, the available light at particular times of day can affect the overall look of our images, especially if we’re only using natural light. The colors change, light direction shifts, and the contrast between highlights and shadows varies, among other factors. All of these factors affect our light source, as well as […] The...

May 2021

10 Creative Photo Editing Tips That Save You Time

We all want our photographs to look beautiful, but after a trip or a day out with the camera, it can be easy to import the files to your computer and forget about them. I know I have folders full of digital photos that have barely seen the light of day! It can take so […] The post 10 Creative Photo Editing Tips That Save You Time appeared first on...

Apr 2021