Documentary Photography Basics: A Crash Course
Documentary photography is meant to provide an accurate representation of people, places, and events. The key word here is accurate. While documentary photographs are often impactful and emotion generating they…
The Ultimate Guide to Flash Photography for Beginners
In this tutorial, we’re going to talk about how to use flash to improve your photos. Today’s DSLRs have very high ISO settings, which allow you to shoot nice, clear…
How to Take Amazing Photos Even in Bad Weather
Correcting for Rain and Wind are two of the major factors that can spoil otherwise great photo opportunities. The most obvious factor affecting my images is the reduction in light…
How to Shoot Fun Playful Pet Portraits
Pet photography is very popular these days. Pets are important and adored members of modern families. All over the world, pet owners celebrate their bonds with their dogs, cats, and…
What Is Aperture and How Does it Affect Photos?
Creating the perfect image with your camera can be a very complicated process. There are a lot of different factors that come into play when setting up your shot. Your…
Essential Tips for Posing Your First Model
My first time working with a model was a major milestone for me as a photographer, and it certainly can be for you as well. I’ve collected a few thoughts…
Little Known Ways to Improve Landscape Photography
Landscape photography is one of the more iconic styles of this art. Sweeping views of stunning vistas are what this style is all about. Fortunately, with the right gear and…
What You Ought to Know About the Sunny 16 Rule
The Sunny 16 rule is a rough rule of thumb that was used back in the film camera days. Way before all of the fancy digital technology that’s simplified the…
How to Master Architecture Photography
Architecture photography requires a good knowledge of composition, gear choice, and proper light exposure. While this is true of most photography, but anyone can just point a camera at a…
Sports Photography Tips for Beginners
Sports photography is all about capturing the action as quickly and completely as possible. It’s a great learning environment for the new photographer because there’s so little time to fiddle…
How to Photograph Water Droplets with Reflection
Water is fascinating in its simplicity. From the smallest drop to the largest ocean, water captivates the artistic spirit. Today I’m starting with the smallest amounts of water I can….
3 Easy Tips for Stunning Street Photography
Street photography is a catch-all category where the photographer spends time wandering the streets of his or her chosen city, camera out. The moment something of interest comes about, which…