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Female portrait photography is a beautiful foundation for meaningful stories. This can make photographing women seem like an intimidating task. The good news is that you can photograph all kinds of female faces in a flattering way. You just need a little knowledge of camera settings and lighting. Why Lens…
By Taya Ivanova

Have you ever tried taking pictures of chocolate? If you have, it may have been a struggle. Chocolate can be tricky to photograph. Here are seven tips to help you create tantalising images of the famous cocoa-based treat. 7. Choose Suitable Props and Backgrounds for Chocolate Photography to Flatter the…
By Darina Kopcok

When it comes to wedding photography, there are a few things that are absolutely essential to get right. The bride’s dress, the groom’s tuxedo, and the cake all have to be captured perfectly. But what about the photos that aren’t so obvious? Photos of the guests, the flowers, and even…
By Jackie Lamas

Meet the artists behind 30 dance photography projects and portfolios, from studio portraits to ballet in city streets. Explore their use of light and movement.
By Taya Ivanova

Boudoir photography doesn’t always mean taking photos of your clients. You can also take self-portrait boudoir photography. This will help you keep your skills sharp and give you a great boost of personal confidence! How to Shoot Boudoir Self Portraits Here are some answers to common questions about boudoir…
By Expert Photography

Inspired by crime movies from the 1940s and 1950s, film noir photography is a very specific and creativity-boosting genre. You can use this genre’s techniques to take atmospheric, cinematic, and mysterious photos. Characteristics of Film Noir Photography Always black and white or monochrome. Film noir photos are typically black &…
By Taya Ivanova

Need to take photos of your products for an e-commerce website, but you don’t have a camera? Don’t worry. Your smartphone camera will do just fine. Read these simple smartphone product photography tips to get started. Smartphone Product Photography: Set Up Your Phone on a Tripod A tripod is an…
By Chad Verzosa

The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 telephoto zoom is one of the most versatile lenses available. From a portrait focal length to one that works for many sports, it does all this with the fast maximum f/2.8 aperture. But those are just numbers. The question is whether this lens can deliver the…
By Anabel Dflux

Timing can make or break a photograph. Knowing when to push that shutter button is essential. But most cameras have another tool to help capture that perfectly-timed shot—burst mode. Burst mode changes your camera from a single-shot mode to a multi-shot sequence of images. This feature is often used to…
By Hillary Grigonis

By Taya Ivanova

Photographers have many questions about the Profoto A1 hot shoe studio flash. What makes it different from any other external flash? Why such a steep price? What’s so special about the most expensive flash market? Our review answers all these questions and more. Then, you can decide if it’s worth…
By Anabel Dflux

Cookies are a wonderful subject for any food photographer. Cookie photography provides endless opportunities to tell different stories. Let’s see how we can make cookie photography better with these simple tips. 1. Plan a Cookie Photography Shoot Based on Your Goal The most important thing before any shoot is deciding…
By Dina Belenko