Hillary Grigonis

Wedding photographers have a few wide-spread fears, like missing the kiss or tripping mid-ceremony. Last week, I had a nightmare that I had to shoot a wedding with my iPhone. But many wedding photographers often have one fear that has nothing to do with photography. It’s about turning a passion…

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…

Hand poses can make or break what’s otherwise a great portrait. Getting those hand poses right can be tricky and difficult to communicate. The question I hear most during any portrait photography session is about hand poses. And it’s usually accompanied by a nervous laugh. What do you do with…

It is normal at the wedding for the bride to have butterflies. But it also happens with the first-time wedding photographer. Their stomach is also aflutter from the pressure of getting that great shot. Or risk ruining a wedding day. A wedding photography checklist can be a lifesaver. How to…

When I first started using a flash for photography, the only thing the flash seemed to do was to create dark shadows on the background and harsh light on the subject. But my dislike of flash photography quickly changed after using a diffuser. So what are flash diffusers and what…

The golden ratio in photography is everywhere, from a nautilus shell to the waves of the ocean. Even parts of the human body and our DNA are built based on it. By using the golden ratio, you can create a photo that is more pleasing to the eye in a…

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…

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…

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…

If you’re looking for a way to improve your photography skills, consider building a DIY softbox. A softbox is a great way to soften the light that hits your subject, resulting in clearer and more flattering photos. Building a softbox is not as difficult as you might think. It can…

If you’re looking to add some cool visual effects to your GoPro videos, consider using these GoPro time-lapse settings. Time-lapse photography can create an interesting and unique look for your footage, and it’s easy to do with a GoPro. To get started, go into the camera settings and select time-lapse…

Our night sky time-lapse photography guide will teach you how to create a video of the stars dancing across the sky. The night sky is one of the more challenging subjects to master. But the way the stars “move” across the sky as the earth rotates makes the night sky…