Photography For Beginners

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:…

Knowing how to smooth skin in Photoshop is a good skill to know. Whether I’m taking portraits of models or photographing seniors, it’s my job to make my model look amazing. This includes retouching skin to remove blemishes and smooth out any imperfections. Many advanced retouchers of portrait, glamor, and…

As any experienced Instagrammer knows, a good caption can make or break a post. A clever or funny caption can add to the overall experience of the photo, while a poorly written or thoughtless caption can ruin the impact of an otherwise great shot. Here are eight tips to imrpove…

There are a few different ways to blur the background in Photoshop, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. In this tutorial, we’ll explore three of the most popular methods: layer masks, the Gaussian blur filter, and smart objects. We’ll also look at how to use each method to achieve…

Perspective in photography is an important part of artistic composition. It helps you create truly three-dimensional images in a two-dimensional medium. You can also use perspective to create harmony or tension. You even can give viewers a glimpse of something or somewhere from an angle that normally impossible.  This article…

Prime lenses are lenses with a fixed focal length, which means that you can’t zoom them at all, which may sound odd, but they do have distinct advantages. Zoom lenses have their obvious advantage, as they allow you to change how the photo is cropped, but this comes at a price; quality and aperture. The post should clear up any misconceptions you have about either, and help you to find the right lens for you.