Taya Ivanova

Funerals are an important event. They bring people together and allow them to celebrate someone’s life as well as mourn their loss. A funeral photographer needs to be extra respectful and careful when taking pictures. You need to be very aware of etiquette and boundaries to take meaningful funeral photography.…

Professional headshots might sound intimidating, but they’re easy to create. You can use a few lighting and posing tricks to take friendly and professional DIY headshots. DIY Headshots: Wear Neutral-Colored Clothes to Put the Focus on Your Face If you look for headshots online, you’ll notice that the best ones…

Every country has specific rules when it comes to photography, and Japan is no different. Before you visit Japan, you need to familiarize yourself with a few laws. Read our guide on how to avoid getting in trouble and how to keep your Japan photography respectful. Always Ask for Permission…

Have you ever looked at your photo and seen unusual lines or colors? This is a moiré pattern, and it can be an annoying part of any photographer’s job. There are many ways to spot, avoid, and remove moiré. You won’t need to worry about moiré patterns at all if…

Knowing how to fix dead pixels is a skill every photographer should learn. Dead or stuck pixels can be a big annoyance when viewing and editing photos, preventing you from getting the best results.  Fortunately, these pixels are usually harmless and can be detected and fixed using simple pixel tests.…

There are a million different ways to take a photograph. But sometimes, the simplest ideas make for the most interesting photos. Here are twelve unique photography ideas to get you started. Unique Photography: How to Take Unique Photos 1. Create Visual Consistency by Focusing on One Color Some of the…

Pursuing photography as a hobby can be very fulfilling, inspiring, and relaxing. No matter what kind of equipment or camera you have, you have the potential to become a great photographer. Even a smartphone camera is enough! Here are a few reasons why adding photography as a hobby to your…

Some photos of water are very sharp, while others look like they were taken straight out of a misty dream. To achieve the soft, misty water look, you need to improve your long exposure photography. Let’s get started with these water photography tips. Figure out Your Favourite Kind of Water…

Halloween is one of the best holidays for spooky photography enthusiasts. Great Halloween photography doesn’t always need a big budget or professional models. You can take creepy photos of anything with the help of moody lighting, scary locations, and props. Here are some of our Halloween photography tips. 1. Halloween…

Blue is one of the most popular colors in photography. It can be used to convey a wide range of emotions, from sadness and melancholy to happiness and joy. In this article, we will explore how to use blue in photography. The Psychology of Blue in Photography Many people consider…

You might have a photo you love but can’t add to your portfolio. The composition might not be great, the subject is too far away, or there are too many distractions in the shot. Knowing how to crop a picture in Photoshop or Lightroom will help you fix most, if…

Motion blur photography is an excellent way to add special effects to your images. It is a photographic technique that creates surreal images that you can use effectively to communicate emotion.  To create a motion blur, you need to be conscious of your environment’s still and moving elements. You can…