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When you’re taking close-up portraits, getting the focus just right is essential. If your subject is in sharp focus and the background is blurry, the photo will look great. But if the background is in focus, it can be a real distraction. Here are nine tips for mastering the close…
By Taya Ivanova

Surreal portrait photography is thought-provoking, haunting, otherworldly, or a mix of all three. You can see this in the work of the best surreal portrait artists. Today, we’ll inspire you to make your surreal portraits look and feel exciting! Here are a few essential and easy tricks you need to…
By Taya Ivanova

The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 II USM Lens is a professional-grade ultra-wide angle zoom lens that’s ideal for both photography and video shooting. It features a fast maximum aperture of f/2.8, along with optical image stabilization (IS) to help minimize the effects of camera shake, plus a ring-type USM motor…
By N Constant

Explore 20 contemporary portrait photographers, from intimate portraits to elaborate fantasy scenes, with examples of their work and ideas to try.
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

Flowers add a touch of elegance and beauty to any portrait session. Here are nine inspiring portraits with flowers to give you ideas for your next shoot. Portraits With Flowers: What is a Flower Portrait Photoshoot? Flower portrait shoots are very popular because you can use the natural beauty of…
By N Constant

When it comes to Instagram, the bio is one of the most important elements of your profile. It’s one of the first things people see when they click on your name, and it’s what they read when they want to learn more about you. So it’s important to make sure…
By N Constant

From our earliest days, fairytales have excited and ignited our imaginations. They begin as our bedtime stories but become our favorite books and films as we grow. The wondrous characters and magical places remain in our memories. Fairytale photography can bring these stories to life. Using creative techniques, a photographer…
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

If you’re looking to create ethereal and dreamy photoshoots, here are a few tips to help you get started. First, find a location that has a lot of natural beauty and soft light. Then, choose outfits and props that will complement an ethereal photoshoot. Finally, take your time and be…
By Taya Ivanova

If you’re using Lightroom to edit your photos, there’s a quick and easy way to rotate them without having to go into the menus. Just use this Lightroom rotate shortcut: Command-R (Mac) or Control-R (Windows). Lightroom Rotate Shortcut: How to Rotate a Photo 90˚ in Lightroom Rotate multiple photos or…
By Jenn Mishra

Posting photos to Instagram can be great fun. All your friends can see and interact with your fabulous photos. But a photo on social media isn’t the same as a physical print. You can’t put it in a frame and hang it on your wall. Nothing beats printed photos, so…
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

Sunflowers are some of the most cheerful flowers, making a great subject for a photoshoot. So here are eight fun sunflower photoshoot ideas for you to try. 8 Best Sunflower Photoshoot Ideas to Try This list will show you how to make the most out of a tapestry of sunflowers.…
By N Constant

Our article covers the best Lightroom export settings. These settings balance image quality with accessibility. Maybe you’re editing photos for Instagram or enlarging photos for printing. You’ll find the perfect way to share your best work. Let’s dive deep into the many settings in the Lightroom Classic export dialogue box…
By Jenn Mishra