Today there exists something of a paradox among some in the photography community; some people want to eliminate as much noise from their images as possible, while others seem to accept or even gravitate to…
Can art become an actual profession? You know you can earn extra money on the side, but is it safe to leave your office job and become fully committed to turning your artistic skills into…
What is the best lens out there that you could possibly buy? Many a photographer has asked himself or herself that over the course of their career, which illustrates how vital this issue is to…
If there is one thing you’ve learned after using your camera for any length of time it’s that the automatic exposure settings don’t always get it right. Sure, the camera’s pretty good at guessing, and…
Editing night time photos in Adobe Lightroom shouldn’t be hard. Today I’ll walk you through editing a long exposure image shot at night time (complete with light trails and all) using Adobe Lightroom. The photo…
There’s a certain allure that comes from seeing a photographer out shooting with a beautifully made telephoto lens. The images on TV of professional photographers on the sidelines are arguably some of the first impressions…
Stock photos can be completely awkward, or awesome – it really depends on how you use them in your marketing. Obviously as a photographer, you should be taking your own photos, especially if the purpose…
If you’re serious about making the most out of your skills and training in photography, you need to think about creating a portfolio. You need a portfolio to keep your collection and to showcase your…
Let’s face it: All menus should have pictures of food. Menus simply become more sellable and appetizing when you include gorgeous pictures of the food any establishment serves. People, after all, really eat with their…
There’s all sorts of research done every year into what the new ‘trends’ will be – after all, there’s big money to be made in knowing what your audience is going to be looking for.…
Underwater photography can be an exciting experience – and one that can reward you with some spectacular results. Not only does it give you a chance to see an underwater world through a perspective that…
Another New Year has arrived and, with it, the time for the inevitable New Year’s resolutions. Now, resolutions are a dangerous thing at the best of times – it’s easy to swear off rich food…