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Wildlife photography is one of the most rewarding genres, but it can be tricky if you don’t have the right wildlife photography gear. You can use pretty much any camera and lens to snap pictures of creatures and critters in your backyard or local park. But if you want to…
By Christopher Bryan-Smith
Long exposures can produce wonderful results. But they can also be a disaster. Photzy wants to help you be more successful with your experiments in this field with their Complete Guide to Long Exposure Photography e-book. So the question is, how complete is the guide and is it worth your…
By Gabor Holtzer
Studio lighting set-ups can have two, three, four or even more lights to create a specific look. The hair light is part of many studio lighting set-ups for portraits. But what is a hair light? And how do you add one to a studio lighting set-up? Build your next portrait photography…
By Hillary Grigonis Photography
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 Photography
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 Photography
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 Photography
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 Photography
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 Photography
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 Photography
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 Photography
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