Photography For Beginners

Urban exploration, also known as “urbexing” or ” UE “, is the exploration of abandoned and derelict buildings and structures, usually in an urban environment The term urbexing comes from the combination of two words: “urban” and “exploration”. Urban explorers typically seek to explore places that are normally off-limits to…

Hiring a professional newborn photographer doesn’t always fit into the budget. This is why many parents turn to DIY newborn photography. Newborns grow quickly, making photos a must even if you snap them with a smartphone. But newborn photography that you see coming from a professional studio isn’t always safe…

Back button focusing is a bit of a controversial topic between photographers. Many of them try back button focusing once and deem it unusable. But if you persist, you may have just found your new secret weapon. The below tips will show you how to set it up and integrate…

There are many different types of photography lighting equipment. The variety of lighting options can make it difficult to know which piece of lighting equipment you need for your style of photography.  Don’t worry if you feel a bit lost. We cover every type of photography lighting equipment in this…

Few things can make or break a photograph like the sky. A beautiful, blue sky can add an element of serenity and peace to an image, while a stormy, dark sky can convey drama and tension. Editing the sky is one of the easiest ways to dramatically change the look…

Adding a romantic touch to couple portraits may seem a little awkward at first. There are a few ways to create natural and authentic romantic photography during a session. Asking your clients to act romantic can make them nervous. These tips will help you to bring about romance without making…

If you have a digital camera, chances are you’ve seen the exposure compensation button. It’s a weird-looking scale with numbers from -3 to +3, with a (zero) 0 in the middle. This camera setting is the exposure compensation scale. Our article explains how and why exposure compensation works. Learn how…

With the release of the iPhone 7 Plus, Apple introduced a new camera mode called Portrait Mode. This mode allows you to take photos with a depth-of-field effect, similar to what you would get with a DSLR camera. In order to take advantage of this feature, you need to know…

One of the most critical elements in your camera is the lens. With so many different types of lenses, how do you know which one you need? Today I will talk about what a zoom lens is, how they work, what their advantages are and when you should use a…

Camera resolution or megapixel (MP) count is important when looking for a new camera. You have to sift through plenty of camera specifications. But this is one that you should pay attention to. Camera manufacturers often use a camera’s resolution as the headline feature. And when cameras like the Sony…

When you’re taking photos, it’s important to keep in mind that your camera may not always focus on the exact spot that you want it to. This is called focus shift, and it can be a real problem when you’re trying to take a good photo. In this article, we’ll…

One of the most common problems people have when editing their photos is how to brighten eyes in Lightroom. This can be a challenge, especially if the person’s eyes are dark or shadowed. But with a little know-how, it’s easy to brighten up those peepers and make them look their…