Christopher Bryan-Smith

There’s nothing cuter than a newborn baby. They really are a bundle of joy with their squinting eyes, button noses, and tiny hands and feet. Newborn photography captures these precious early moments. It’s about creating adorable images of newborn babies that parents can cherish for a lifetime. If you’re looking…

For a long time, the DSLR was at the apex of the camera world. They were sitting pretty at the top of the mountain, favored by photographers worldwide. DSLR cameras were jewels in the crown of all the top camera manufacturers. But now, the DSLR era is entering its winter…

Focus breathing affects photographers and video makers of all levels. It might sound like a breathing exercise, but it affects all camera users. And despite being such a widespread problem, not many people have even heard of it. If you’re none-the-wiser on focus breathing, we’re here to help. We’ll look…

Aesthetic pictures use light, color, composition, and subject to create a look that appeals to the viewer. Learn 13 ways to shape individual photos and build a personal photography aesthetic.

Explore 33 boudoir poses with photo examples and practical directions. Start with an easy beginner sequence, then adapt each pose to your client’s comfort, coverage, and mobility.

Peter Lik claims to be the world’s “most famous photographer. The most sought-after photographer, and the most awarded photographer.” That’s quite the claim, especially when someone talks about themselves. Can we take his word for it? Peter Lik is a complicated figure in the photography world. He’s as infamous as…

With the best photo editing apps, your smartphone becomes an all-in-one photography tool. We all know how great smartphone cameras have become, but now you can edit your photos on your mobile too. And we don’t just mean adding filters and stickers. You can do sophisticated edits of all kinds. …

Explore 20 contemporary portrait photographers, from intimate portraits to elaborate fantasy scenes, with examples of their work and ideas to try.

From our earliest days, fairytales have excited and ignited our imaginations. They begin as our bedtime stories but become our favorite books and films as we grow. The wondrous characters and magical places remain in our memories. Fairytale photography can bring these stories to life. Using creative techniques, a photographer…

Posting photos to Instagram can be great fun. All your friends can see and interact with your fabulous photos. But a photo on social media isn’t the same as a physical print. You can’t put it in a frame and hang it on your wall. Nothing beats printed photos, so…

If you want to get creative with Adobe Photoshop, we’ve got a list of creative Photoshop ideas for you to try! Photography isn’t just about what you can do with a camera. There are great ways to get creative and try new things in post-processing. It can add different effects…