Taya Ivanova

Chiaroscuro is a dramatic lighting technique that can help you take outstanding portraits. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or don’t own professional camera equipment. You can still achieve the chiaroscuro lighting effect you’re after. Here’s how. Understanding Chiaroscuro Lighting Chiaroscuro, also known as clair-obscur, came into being during…

If you’re looking to add a little more excitement to your photography, then you should consider trying out some creative smoke bomb photography. This type of photography can produce some amazing results, and it’s a lot of fun too! Here are a few tips to help you get started. Creative…

Impressionist photography is a unique genre that encourages artists to break the rules. You can use blurred subjects, movements, and crooked lines in this creative process. The impressionist style might look complicated, but it’s quite easy to master. It’s also a fun way to express yourself. Impressionist Photography: What is It…

Vibrance vs saturation is a popular photography debate. Right up there with Nikon vs Canon, or mirrorless vs DSLR. Which tool is better? Which one should you use? Which one will make your images even better? In short, saturation enhances colors. And vibrance is its subtler counterpart. But there is more…

Texture in photography subjects is everywhere. From types of art like sculptures, pottery, paintings, and so on. To everyday objects and nature like trees, flowers, and fabrics. Do you want to add more creativity and depth to your images? Then you’ll love these photography tips for texture images. What Is…

What are diptychs and why do so many photographers enjoy making diptych photography? Diptychs are a set of two photos you can use to tell a story and emphasise contrast. Or you can create one composition using two entirely different images. The word itself comes from ancient Greek. Think of…

Ambient light photography is a great way to capture the beauty and atmosphere of a scene. But it can be tricky to use correctly. That’s why we’ve put together this guide on how to use ambient light photography for atmospheric portraits. With these tips, you’ll be able to create amazing…

Portrait backgrounds are available everywhere, but not all of them will make your portrait photography stand out as much as they deserve. To solve this problem, you need to familiarise yourself with various backdrops. You also need to understand your own creative style, as this will strongly influence the photography…

When it comes to self-portraits, many photographers focus exclusively on their faces. I’m definitely guilty of this! This isn’t surprising, given the powerful nature of expressions, eyes, and angles. You might be afraid that without these features, a faceless portrait will look dull. This isn’t true. In fact, faceless portraits…

Many photographers discover self portrait photography later in their lives. Even portrait photographers, who know the very depths of human beauty, need a different set of skills for this genre. Given the complicated nature of self-portraiture, it’s not surprising that many photographers avoid taking photos of themselves. Those who do,…

There’s something about natural light that just makes portrait photography look dreamy and ethereal. And while it might seem like you need to haul your equipment outdoors and wait for the perfect lighting conditions, there are a few tricks you can use to capture beautiful portraits in natural light –…

You’ve probably taken thousands of simple, spontaneous, and silly photos of your pet. Snapshots like this are ideal for making unforgettable memories and lifting your spirits. But pet portraits can get a little boring due to a lack of creativity. And a lack of creativity, as you know, can ruthlessly…