Everything You Need To Know About Aperture
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…
Have You Got Gear Acquisition Syndrome?
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…
Hands-On Review Of The Luxi: Incident Light Meter For Your Smartphone Or Tablet
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…
The Best Smartphone Photography Apps For Editing On The Go
With today's outstanding smartphone camera technology, capturing high-quality images has become more seamless and convenient. As simple as it is to take a snapshot on the go, the means of editing these photos can pose…
How to Photograph Man’s Best Friend Like A Pro
Dogs have been man’s best friends since we domesticated that lovely species more than 10,000 years ago. If you’re a photographer and a dog lover, you have something to make everyone else envious: You have…
How to Avoid Strange Poses by Your Subjects
Something that's always a pet peeve for many a photographer is how subjects pose. Rather, it's awkward poses, which may not at first seem weird when you're looking at your subjects through your lens. However,…
Car Photography 101: How to Shoot Cars the Right Way
Taking good photos of cars is not easy. A lot of people are interested in cars, so a photographer needs to do everything possible to make his or her car photo stand out. If done…
9 Helpful Tips That Will Improve The Background In Your Photos
It’s unfortunate, but backgrounds are an often-forgotten part of photography. It’s easy to focus on other aspects of the photo, like the main subject or focal point, and forget to pay attention to what’s happening…
How To Create A Powerful Archiving Workflow In Lightroom – Part 1
Adobe Lightroom is such an important part of a solid photography workflow. From working with presets within Lightroom to archiving and managing your image libraries, it is the most used tool by enthusiast and pro…
How To Capture Amazing Shadow Photos
As photographers, we know to look for the light! It is one of the most important aspects of a photo, and can often turn a lackluster image into a spectacular one. The times of day…
6 Do’s and Don’ts of Branding for Photographers
Self-promotion can be one of the more frustrating parts of starting a photography business. How a photographer decides to approach marketing can be the difference between success and defeat. As a photographer, it may feel…
Top 9 Classic Lenses Every Collector Should Own
Cameras help us capture special moments from different periods of our life. They store memories and personal histories. They take photos of important people and events; they tell many colorful stories. Over the years, we…