Macro photography is a somewhat commonplace piece of photographic lingo and is usually well recognized even among less experienced photographers. The term "macro" itself literally means "large" even though most subjects in macro photography are…
Looking to take your photography to the next level? While improving photography is often about compositional techniques – and mastering camera settings, it’s a little-known fact that the purpose and inspiration behind the photo can…
Should you go and get a formal education if you want to be a serious or successful photographer? You’d be surprised by the number of photographers who struggle with this question. If they don’t all-out…
When it comes to landscape photography, there’s one thing that you discover quickly: often, a photo opportunity that looks amazing in person just doesn’t translate effectively into an image. Learning to compose decent landscape images…
Capturing images of brand new babies as they embark on their journey in life – fun and rewarding, right? Right. However, newborns aren't the easiest subjects to shoot. Babies dictate the session, and they are…
Far too many people think of the annoying and dreaded selfie when they hear the word self-portrait. That’s an outrage because before the advent and ubiquity of smartphones… a self-portrait required you to put a…
Most photographers are keenly aware of the impact that lighting has on photography. Light is the basis of photography, and the right lighting can make a tremendous difference in your work. It’s often said that…
You're about to embark on an awe-inspiring travel adventure and want to make sure you have the means to capture the highlights on camera. Travel photography can result in profound and powerful images if you…
It's no secret that Adobe Lightroom is an essential part of most photographers' workflow. And with good reason. But, while Lightroom is a great tool, having a solid workflow and archiving process is crucial. Today's…
Perhaps there are few concepts in photography that cause more confusion for new photographers. Aperture, by definition, simply means some type of opening, a hole, or a gap. As it relates to us in the…
Back when I first started in photography, I got a part time job in a professional camera shop. This was mainly, it must be said, because of the hefty discount we were offered on second-hand…
Today, there are literally countless apps, programs, and gadgets being produced to work in conjunction with your mobile device. Whether you have a smartphone or tablet, you can bet there is something being marketed to…