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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…
By Chad Verzosa Photography

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…
By Heather Joy Milne Photography

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…
By Gabor Holtzer

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…
By Dora Jokkel

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…
By Gabor Holtzer

Motion blur often frustrates new photographers who want to take sharp images. But understanding what causes it can also allow you to control and use it for creative purposes. Let’s learn the details of motion blur photography and how to apply it in various scenarios. What Is Motion Blur?…
By Hillary Grigonis Photography

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…
By Dora Jokkel

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…
By Gabor Holtzer

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 each step of the process, from importing your photos to exporting…
By Darina Kopcok Photography

Light can make or break a portrait. But the good news is that you don’t need to buy a lot of fancy and expensive lighting equipment. You can create amazing portrait lighting patterns with one single light! What You Need for a 1 Light Setup for Portraits Besides a camera,…
By Hillary Grigonis Photography

The Canon EF 24 f/1.4L II USM is a wide-angle lens that’s perfect for landscape and travel photography. It offers superb image quality and a fast maximum aperture of f/1.4, making it ideal for shooting in low light conditions. The lens also features a weather-resistant construction, which makes it ideal…
By Gabor Holtzer

Scanography is a technique which uses a flatbread scanner to create photography. It first became popular in the early 2000s. It is an interesting method that can help you create unique images. And it doesn’t require a lot of equipment! Read on to find out how it works. What Do…
By Janet Dwyer