Photography For Beginners

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You may be wondering, “How can I make a watermark for free?” Today, we guide you through making a watermark design in Canva for free. We also show you three easy ways to make a watermark or add one to a photo using Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom. Use a watermark…

What is the difference between macro and micro in close-up photography? Is there one? Or are they all the same? The answer is that they’re similar, but they also have their differences. In our article, you’ll learn the differences between these three types of photography. And we’ll also show you…

The term intervalometer sure sounds intimidating for a beginner. But an intervalometer is an essential tool in long exposure and time-lapse photography. The good news is that it’s quite easy to use and we’ll show you how. What Is an Intervalometer? Intervalometers are a particular type of timer. They trigger…

Car photography can be fun, exciting, and very rewarding. Whether you’re ready to get down and dirty with off-road car pictures or up for snapping editorial shots of a luxury car, we’ll show you how to capture that vehicle’s personality. Here is our guide to getting the most out of…

TTL flash photography is daunting for beginners. But the list of technical specifications on each flash can feel even more intimidating. For instance, what are TTL and Manual, anyways? Let’s find out what these two flash modes are and how you can use them with this quick beginner’s guide. What…

Do you often find yourself capturing silhouettes accidentally? Scenes with high contrast can often confuse your camera. Consequently, you end up with badly exposed images. Thankfully you can change your camera’s metering mode to spot metering to avoid this issue. But what is spot metering exactly? And how do you…

Maternity photography is a great way to capture a fleeting yet important moment in a new mother’s life. Here are 10 maternity photography tips and ideas to use in your next photoshoot. 10. Tips for Nailing Maternity Photography: Go High Key or Low Key Photographing subjects in high key lighting…

Have you ever tried taking a photo of someone and ended up with a silhouette, instead? Then it’s time for you to learn about using a fill light. As the name implies, it fills the dark areas with light, so you end up with a correctly exposed image. Want to…

We all take pictures of people all the time. But do you ever ask yourself if you need permission to take pictures of someone? The answer most likely yes, and this is where a photo release form can help you. What Is a Photo Release Form? A photo release form…

It’s no surprise that you’ll want to take photos of a solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse is a rare event. And even when it happens, you can only see it from certain locations and for a short period of time. So how do you photograph a solar eclipse? Knowing how…

Are you struggling with naming your photography business? Are all the creative and catchy names taken? Have a little break and check out our fun, cliche photography name generator for your business! Fun Cliche Photography Name Generator The steps for our photography name generator are broken down into three sections:…