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The Canon AE-1 is a classic film camera. It certainly looks the part with a robust design that has a timeless mechanical elegance. Anyone who has looked into buying an older model will be familiar with the name. It often appears on “Best Vintage Camera” lists. Canon made the Canon…
By Christopher Bryan-Smith

Photography forums are a great way to gain valuable knowledge. These websites help connect photographers to share their tips and images. Online communities are a great hub to discuss and read about photography. Gear, composition, devices, bags, and photography fields. Whatever the topic, there are discussions out there that will have…
By Expert Photography

Is the Sony a7 II still worth buying? It isn’t the latest camera in Sony’s a7 line, but it’s still a powerful full frame camera with a ton of excellent functions and features. While some will prefer the newer models, we believe the Sony a7 II is still a fantastic…
By Jenn Mishra

Wedding photo booths are part and parcel of a great atmosphere. They help to create stunning images effortlessly. They are even fun and exciting ways to record the guests and their wishes to the happy couple. While you are photographing the atmosphere and the essential shots that make up the…
By Ingrid Paola Miranda Marin

Autumn is the perfect time of year for taking images of beautiful colors, cozy moments, and breathtaking scenery. It’s also the perfect season to get into creative autumn photography to improve your skills and impress your viewers. We collected 15 tips for you to improve your autumn images. Take a…
By Taya Ivanova

A wedding photographer handles one of the most important and emotional life events. But what happens if something goes wrong? A photography contract should protect you and your client in any scenario. We’ve collected some useful information to help you prepare contracts for wedding photography. We’re photographers and not lawyers.…
By Hillary Grigonis

shutter speed for birds in flight can be one of the most important settings when photographing these creatures. Here are nine tips to help you choose the right shutter speed to capture amazing photos of birds in flight. 1. Researching Bird Behaviour Using Shutter Speed For Birds In Flight According…
By Megan Kennedy

Having distinctive and recognisable branding is essential to succeed with your photography business. Effective photography branding reflects who you are as a photographer and helps you grow your business. It can be tricky to understand how all this works, so we put together this article to explain the ins and…
By Darina Kopcok

There are many reasons to use the Gaussian Blur filter in Photoshop. You can use it to reduce noise, add an artistic blur effect, or create depth by blurring the background. The Gaussian effect results in a smooth blur that looks as if you are viewing the photograph through a translucent screen.…
By Joris Hermans

For many amateur photographers, it’s only a matter of time before someone approaches them with requests for free photos. It might sound flattering to get attention. However, attention will not pay your bills. How to respond to requests for free photography? Is it worth it to offer your pictures for…
By Joshua Dunlop

Do you want to work with models, studios, media companies, fashion brands and others in the public eye? If so, you’ll need a simple model release form. A model release form can range from a single page of simple text to a hefty document that includes complicated legal terms. As…
By Expert Photography

Adobe Photoshop has some of the best tools for removing unwanted objects from your image. In this article, we take a deep dive into the Spot Healing Brush tool. This powerful tool is also the easiest one to use. Just click a spot, and Photoshop does the rest. Both the…
By Jenn Mishra