Astrophotography is one of the best ways to master photography and add some stunning photos to your repertoire. But the fact of the matter is that there are some important rules that you need to…
As a photographer, I’m not too fond of blurry photos. I tend to want to hit the delete button as soon as I capture out-of-focus photos by mistake without even looking at the composition. But…
There’s no arguing that having a solid focus is one of the most important aspects of photography, but we all know how time-consuming it can be to set that manual focus just right. When we’re…
Principles of composition, framing, focusing, and other key aspects of photography are necessary to achieve a stunning result. Sure, a photographer could work individually on each of these aspects or rely on whatever prime focus…
You have probably seen the term “infinity focus” or “focus to infinity” thrown around in photography circles, articles, and in a number of tutorials, but let’s get something out of the way: even more advanced…
Zoom blur (sometimes called zoom burst) is a creative photography effect where the shot appears to blur from the centre outwards. This creates a look as if the scene is bursting towards you, giving an…
Motion blur is a fascinating photographic technique that’s one of the best ways to convey a sense of movement in an otherwise static image. This is an interesting technique – especially considering that in most…
Photographers always want to treat their audience to new perspectives in their images. That makes things much more interesting for viewers and also ups the photographer’s credibility and reputation. Showcasing interesting perspectives also shows off…
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,…
To say that bokeh photography is highly interesting would be the understatement of the century. The word “bokeh” itself is Japanese in origin, and it refers to the aesthetic quality of an image’s blur, which…
Ryan Brenizer is a wedding photographer based in New York City. He came up with a technique of using a lens with a focal length of 50mm or more to capture really beautiful photographs. How? We'll…