ETTR – Overexposing for Better Image Quality
Chances are, if you’ve been in the photography world for a while, you’ve come across the term ETTR, or “Expose to the Right”. Ever wondered what it means? Today, you’ll learn all about this technique,…
8 Killers Tips to Help You Master the On-Camera Flash
Some photographers choose to use their on-camera flash rather than buy light modification attachments. For others, this may sound a bit limiting or maybe even difficult because your camera’s flash is something quite simple, compared…
3 Tips to Photograph Waterfalls Like a Pro
When it comes to photographs of nature, there's nothing quite like shots of waterfalls. From breathtaking shots of water cascading down over moss-covered rocks to images of smaller falls lit up by the rays of…
Finding Your Way Around Urban Decay Photography
Every once in a while in photography, you may come across something so interesting and unorthodox that it can be a real challenge. Today, we want to explore urban decay photography. If you’re not familiar…
How I Shot This: Violinist
Although I cover a lot of photographic genres, my main interest has always been portraiture. I’ve always enjoyed the challenge of getting the best possible shot of people – even when they insist that they…
Up Close with Macro Photography
Macro photography is the art of learning to look closer – much closer. With a focus on color, details and patterns, macro photography can yield some amazing and rewarding results. One of the great things…
5 Popular Photography Styles to Try When the Well is Dry
One of the worst things that can happen to a photographer is hitting a dry spell. The magic has stopped happening and the ideas are just not flowing like they use to. What can you…
Layering Down Contrast In Photoshop – Video Tutorial
Contrast is a very important part of photography and our images can often benefit from more consistent and adequate contrast. Today we have a video tutorial that will show you various ways you can add,…
Learning to Take Perfect Shots in Any Weather Condition… In No Time Flat
One of the most challenging aspects of being a photographer is that you have absolutely no control over the weather. It can come out of nowhere to just ruin any location shoot, so you really…
8 Apps to Manage Your Photography Business From Afar
As most professional photographers know quite well, owning a successful photography business typically requires a lot of time on the road. Unless you focus solely on taking portraits in your studio, chances are good you'll…
How to Find Models for Your Photo Shoot
A photo shoot or photo session is one of the things that both photographers and models value. It can be done inside a studio or at a location that matches the shoot’s theme or concept.…
Studio Lights Dos and Don’ts
For many pro photographers, studio lights are an essential part of kit. As a portrait photographer, I can honestly say I’d never be without them. They allow you to control the light to a finite…