Photography For Beginners

The Zhiyun Smooth X gimbal had a purpose. It was supposed to bring gimbal technology to the masses. It was designed for smartphones. And, in the end, it delivers! It helps selfie and smartphone photographers capture buttery video footage. So let’s review everything this Zhiyun product offers. And you can…

Photography documentaries are fantastic combinations of knowledge and entertainment. You can learn so much from the masters of photography. And because photography is a visual endeavor, documentaries are a great way to learn. We’ve compiled this list to help inspire you. There are all sorts of photographers on this list.…

Cut out a subject in GIMP with the Paths tool, remove the background, and clean the edges. Export a transparent PNG or place the cutout over another photo, while keeping an XCF project for later edits.

You may find this surprising, but photographing smoke and steam can be quite challenging. Just because you can see it, doesn’t mean you can easily take photos of it. Go ahead and try taking pictures of steam coming from your coffee. Did you capture anything at all? If not, don’t…

Toy photography has boomed in the last few years, with amateurs and professionals embracing it all over the world. From Star Wars toy photography to pictures of toy cars – it’s everywhere. 1. Toy Photography: Camera Settings to Make Your Photos Stand Out Toy photography often involves close up or…

The Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM is one of the oldest lenses in my camera bag. It has outlived many fancier, more expensive lenses. And I use it almost every day. So what is it that makes this such a great little lens? And should you make room for one…

Skateboard photography is for you if you find skateboarding amazing and watch skateboarders for hours. It’s even better if you want to capture their fun tricks and freeze them in motion! Read on to find out how to become an excellent skateboard photographer.   10 Skateboard Photography Techniques Here are…

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM macro is one of my favorite macro and portrait photography lenses. It’s a genuine macro, so it gives 1:1 reproduction. And at 100mm, it’s the perfect length for portraits. The f/2.8 maximum aperture delivers smooth bokeh. And the excellent image stabilization helps even…

Wedding boudoir photography is getting more and more popular. It is a perfect gift for the bride or their partner. Boudoir photography is about celebrating sensuality and giving your client a self-esteem boost. And what would be a better occasion to make a woman feel appreciated and confident than when…

One of my favorite lenses is the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8. It’s best known as a portrait lens, but it is very versatile. It can be used for many other types of photography from product and food to street and event photography. Although it’s not an L-series lens, it still…

If you’re looking to learn how to edit food photos in Lightroom, you’ve come to the right place. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to make simple adjustments that will improve your images dramatically. We’ll walk you through the editing process in Lightroom…