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Wedding and portrait lighting is such a diverse topic. Many photographers get lost in the jungle of opportunities. It’s amazing what you can do with a single, modified flash – let alone with multi-flash, elaborate setups. But to figure them out by yourself requires a ton of creativity, knowledge, and…
By Gabor Holtzer

It’s worth knowing how to find the Milky Way because capturing the night sky is one of the most popular types of night photography. You can take some stunning photos by photographing the bright stars that form the Milky Way. But it’s not always easy. Finding the Milky Way can…
By Joshua Dunlop

When you’re shooting a time-lapse, the last thing you want is for your photos to be ruined by flickering or uneven lighting. Fortunately, we can help you with deflickering time-lapse videos. We have an easy way to avoid this problem and create smooth, consistent footage every time. Deflickering Time-Lapse: What…
By Hillary Grigonis Photography

Few things in life are as mesmerizing as a long exposure night photography photo. The ethereal beauty of a cityscape or landscape, bathed in the soft light of the moon and stars, can be captivating. But capturing such photos can be tricky, especially if you’re new to photography Here are…
By Chad Verzosa Photography

The mode dial on a camera has many different options, but the “P” is often neglected. P mode or Program mode is useful but often misunderstood. What is the Program mode on your camera, and how do you use it? Program mode is a mix between full Auto mode and…
By Hillary Grigonis Photography

Creating a Photoshop panorama is easy once you know the steps. A panorama is a picture made up of smaller images. The image below is a 10-image panorama of the Chicago skyline. How to Create a Panorama in Photoshop Here’s our step-by-step guide to creating a panorama in Photoshop. Step…
By Jenn Mishra

There are many rules you can use to improve your photography composition. For many photographers, the best way to enhance photography composition is to “fill the frame.” You can use this composition technique to bring focus to your main subject, zoom in to focus on details, and many other uses!…
By Jenn Mishra
Camera sensors can only capture so much light. When the camera’s dynamic range fails, software can offer a boost. Canon’s Auto Lighting Optimizer (ALO) does just that. The Auto Lighting Optimizer helps to adjust the photograph’s darkest and lightest areas. For photographers working with JPEGs, the tool can help bring…
By Hillary Grigonis Photography

If you feel like you need to switch up your photography, then you need to try long exposure portraits. With this technique, you get to create dream-like effects. We’ll show you how to do it step-by-step. What Are Long Exposure Portraits? Before we delve into how to do long exposure…
By Chad Verzosa Photography

Culinary photography is essentially product photography. Everywhere you look, there will be meals, beverages, and treats. Leaf through any cookbook and you find beautiful images of culinary creations. Walk into any dining establishment, anytime, anywhere, and you will be presented with their stunning meal images. Instagram is flooded with the…
By ExpertPhotography Photography

When it comes to portrait lighting, the options for gear and setup can be overwhelming. There are many ways you can go about portraits. Do you want to shoot indoor or outdoor? What features do you want to highlight? What is the best lighting for portrait photography? All these questions…
By Natalia Robert Photography

Are you tired of the same old photos with a white backdrop? A colorful background can make your photos pop and save them from looking dull. You can invest in professional backdrops, or you can create your own DIY photo backdrops. DIY photo backdrops give you a lot of creative…
By Taya Ivanova Photography