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There have never been as many different ways of selling your photographs as there are today. You can sell directly to clients, as prints or even as sponsored posts on social media. The most common way to make money from your images is to sell stock photos. Here are 12…
By Kav Dadfar

Cinematic photography looks like a screen grab from a movie. It involves controlled lighting and composition, lens choice and model direction. And some post-processing know-how. In this article, I will show you how to create portraits with a cinematic look and feel to them. Cinematic Photography: Camera Orientation for Cinematic…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan

If you’re looking to capture some amazing beach photos, then you need to learn about long exposure photography. This technique can create stunning shots that show off the beauty of the beach in a whole new way. Check out these eight tips for creating incredible long exposure beach photography. Exploring…
By Anton Gorlin

The rule of odds suggests composing with an odd number of main subjects, often three or five. Use these photo examples to arrange groups and decide when another composition works better.
By Sarah Rodriguez-Martinez

You can shoot in black and white straight from your camera. No need for black and white film or converting to black and white. This article is all about the right camera settings for black and white photography. And how to use them. Settings for Black and White Photography: Why…
By Heather Joy Milne

Are you looking to improve your product photography skills? If so, you need to check out Lightroom. This powerful editing software can help you achieve amazing results with just a few simple tweaks. In this article, we’ll walk you through the best product photography editing tips for Lightroom. We’ll show…
By Darina Kopcok

Camera shake is one of the major curses of handheld photography. It’s one of the most common reasons why you will have to throw away a photo. Camera shake occurs when your shutter speed is slow enough that it will not freeze your natural body shaking (breathing, muscular tension, etc.).…
By Andrea Minoia

Figure to ground photography is when the main subject is in stark contrast with the background. This could be light on dark or dark on light, or using contrasting colors. The most dramatic example of figure to ground photography is a silhouette. But that’s not the only example of figure…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan

Time-lapse photography is a great way to expand your creativity and skill set with your camera. And with these fantastic time-lapse ideas, you’ll be able to make incredible media like you never have before. The time-lapse ideas in this article will inspire your creativity and push your camera skills to…
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

Landscape photography is all about capturing the beauty of the natural world. From majestic mountains to rolling hills, there are endless possibilities for stunning landscape photos. If you’re looking to improve your landscape photography skills, you need to check out this list of the best apps for landscape photographers. Best…
By Daniel Laan

Choosing camera settings for portrait photography can be difficult. And knowing which lens is best is even more so. Let’s take a look at each basic setting to know and lens options so that we can clear up some confusion for you. Camera Settings for Portraits: Which Lens? Before we…
By Natalia Robert

Photography composition is often taught as a set of rules. But following the rules of composition all the time can result in unimaginative images. To help find your style, you should experiment with composition, even if typical photography rules say it’s “wrong.” Continue reading for 12 unusual and interesting composition…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan