Actionable Tips & Tricks to Pick the Best Lens
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…
Articles tagged with "photography"
7 Photography Trends & Predictions For 2017
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.…
Your Photography Niche: Finding It With Confidence
Your photography niche is the type of photography that you become known for because you’ve developed a high level of skill surrounding it and are comfortable with it. Some may question if having a photography…
4 Sure-Fire Ways To Get Your Photos Right “In Camera”
The invention of digital cameras has made a lot of things easier for photographers, but it’s also made us a bit lazy. Probably the most overused phrase in photography nowadays is, “I’ll just fix it…
7 Digital Camera Tips & Truths You Need To Know
If we’re being honest, most of us probably haven’t read our camera manual from cover to cover (it’s ok)! But digital cameras are very clever animals and they can do a lot more than you…
Faking Rim Lighting in Adobe Photoshop – Video Tutorial
Rim lighting is a light source that usually comes in from the side or behind your subject and that is facing the camera – it is also often referred to as backlighting. Rim lighting is…
6 Tips To Help You Become an Excellent Photography Assistant
Some of today’s established professional photographers started out as assistants or apprentices. They received hands-on training and education by being the photographers’ right hand men. Many prefer to do things this way because the experiences…
Using Props in Photography for Amazing Results
Look at most pictures, and you’ll likely see a prop in the shot. In photography, props are pretty widely used to great effect. While all that’s well and good, the danger is that props, if…
Tips for Beautiful Autumn Reflections
Autumn is a beautiful season that’s loved by photographers everywhere. Or at least by those who happen to live in areas of the world where the changing leaves create spectacular photo opportunities! If you happen…
What to Look for When Buying Camera Gear
One of the most important purchases you’ll make as either a professional or amateur photographer is the gear that supports your picture-taking. With all the options in the marketplace, it can be intimidating, to say…
8 Photography Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Earlier
Like many facets of life, there are many photography lessons that I’ve learned over the years that I wish I’d known earlier! Let’s have a look at some of them, in the hope that it…
The Professional Photog: Things We Don’t See
Everyone with a smart phone is a photographer these days. And with all the great lenses, filters and other tools, we can get great pics of our meals, our kids, a sunset, and that cute…