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An aspherical lens might be the answer to improving image quality. But one question—do your photos look soft toward the edges? If so, your lens might suffer from spherical aberration. The solution is simple. Use an aspherical lens. What Is the Difference Between a Spherical and an Aspherical Lens? The…
By Joris Hermans
High-contrast scenes are a photography nightmare, with shadows that are too dark and highlights that are too light. Enter Active D-Lighting, Nikon’s proprietary technology, to rescue high-contrast scenes in-camera. Nikon’s Active D-Lighting isn’t as time-intensive nor as over-the-top as HDR but it can improve photographs in similar situations. But what’s…
By Hillary Grigonis
A DIY backdrop stand can let you take creative photos of people and products in the comfort of your own home. Photo backdrop stands are relatively cheap to make and are very easy to assemble. Read on to find out how you can make your own DIY backdrop stand! Materials…
By Taya Ivanova
The right light can make a single photo stop you in your tracks. Imagine a warm, natural glow that makes everyone and everything look their best. That’s the magic of golden hour photography. What is Golden Hour Photography? The golden hour starts roughly one hour after sunrise and one hour…
By Hillary Grigonis
Studio photographers know that there are a slew of wonderful lighting combinations they can use for their subjects. There is the triangle arrangement, split lighting, Rembrandt lighting, paramount lighting… Wait. Paramount lighting? That sounds like something out of a movie! Well, you’re not too far off. One of the most…
By Anabel Dflux
Night landscape photography can be challenging to get right straight away. Most photographers find the difference in available natural light difficult. But with the right knowledge, you’ll get the hang of it in no time. Continue reading for all of the tips and tricks you need to master nighttime landscape…
By Andrea Minoia
The iPhone X camera brought plenty of cool features that took iPhone photography to the next level in 2017. With the release of the iPhone XR, the iPhone can now rival professional cameras at a fraction of the price. In this iPhone XR camera tutorial, we’ll share a few tips…
By Chad Verzosa
Toddlers are endless bundles of energy. This makes toddler photography about as easy as photographing the Looney Toon’s Tasmanian Devil! Taking photos of moving objects is always tough to tackle. But add a dash of unpredictability, mood swings, and a bit of oh-so-sweet defiance, and the task may seem impossible.…
By Hillary Grigonis
The Photography Tutorial eBook is the best guide to learning photography that you will find. It covers all the basics, from understanding camera settings to taking great photos in any situation. The photo ebook is easy to read and filled with helpful tips and tricks, as well as beautiful full-color…
By Gabor Holtzer
Time-lapses are made of hundreds (if not thousands) of pictures. You can use any camera to create stunning stop-motion videos of cities, parks, and other busy locations. With the help of a few drone time-lapse techniques, you can take your time-lapses to the next level. Tips for Drone Time-Lapse Photography…
By Taya Ivanova
“Digital Camera Mastery,” a course from Photography Pro, is aimed at people who are complete beginners. These days we all know how to take a photo, and sometimes our phones are so clever that they will make those photos look great. But if you want to understand how a good…
By Gabor Holtzer
Mini Sessions sound like a cute way to turn a quick profit. Build a pretty set, book and service a lot of clients in a day, and make money! But are mini photo shoots truly as good an idea as they sound or are they secretly ruining your photography business?…
By Anabel Dflux