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Reflections show up often in the most impressive landscape photos. The iconic ones are beautiful snow-capped mountains with a lake in front acting as a mirror. But reflections are not only great for landscapes. Even in street photography or architecture, you can create stunning images with pools of water after…
By Alessandro Torri

Industrial sites are full of opportunities to create fascinating photographic imagery. Factories, ship yards, mines and manufacturing plants are just the places to go to for industrial photography. From gritty machinery, sweaty workers, unkempt industrial landscapes and intriguing lighting possibilities – they’ve got it all! Here are 10 tips to…
By Megan Kennedy

Using a rim light effect will help isolate your subject from the background. It will also help create a certain mood in the portrait. Rim lighting a portrait is not always easy. You must have your light and subject positioned carefully for this technique to achieve the impact you want.…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan

The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is a fun and easy camera to throw into your bag or purse. You can carry it with you everywhere! Point-and-shoot cameras are much simpler to operate and more compact than DSLRs. But they’re generally better than smartphone cameras. So they’re convenient, especially more modern…
By Anabel Dflux

SmugMug is one of the most popular ways for photographers to set up a website. But it is only one of many. And choosing the right platform for you can be quite daunting. After all, you’re unlikely to go through all the bother of changing it later. So, is Smugmug…
By Natalia Robert

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of APS-C vs full frame for astrophotography. It depends on your camera, your lens, and your shooting style. But in general, here are a few things to consider when making your decision. Aps-C Vs Full Frame for Astrophotography: Physical Size of Common Sensor…
By Andrea Minoia

Model Mayhem is every photographer’s best friend when it comes to looking for models. It has a large pool of talent to choose from, and you can use most of its services for free. If you’re interested in trying it, here’s everything you should know before using Model Mayhem. What…
By Chad Verzosa

Removing objects from photos can be a difficult task, but it’s made a lot easier with the right app. In this article, we’ll introduce you to one of our favorite apps and show you how to use it to remove objects from photos. How to Remove Objects From Photos Using…
By Chad Verzosa

Balance is at the base of every composition; it determines whether the photo is pleasing and harmonious to look at, or rather uncomfortable and unresolved. If you look at balance in a literal sense, a very basic analogy comes to mind which is that or the weighing scales. If you divide the photo in half with a fulcrum in the middle, you can place objects in different parts of the scene to make the photo appear balanced or unbalanced.
By Joshua Dunlop

Low key photography is when you take a photo of a subject, and everything (or almost everything) except the subject in black. This can be achieved fairly easily and in brightly lit situations; it’s just all about having the right settings on your camera. It’s a cool technique which is useful for focusing the viewers attention onto a certain part of the photo, which is usually the subject. Here’s how it’s done.
By Joshua Dunlop

A CPL filter is a landscape photographer’s best friend. Our article covers everything you need to know about circular polarizing filters, from what they are to how to use them for the best results. What Is a CPL Filter? A CPL filter is one kind of optical camera filter…
By Alessandro Torri

Christmas is a time for family, friends, and fun. It’s also a great time for taking pictures. If you’re looking for some cool Christmas picture ideas, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll show you how to take pictures that will help you capture the spirit of the season. We’ll…
By Dina Belenko