Learning how to start a photography business can seem like a daunting task. But there are basic steps that you can take to get started today! This article has everything you need to know about starting your photography business. From making a plan to building a network. Create a Business…

I was recently asked to do some photography for a new blog that’s starting and my first assignment is to take some photos of them Go-Karting for one of their first blog posts. This post will show you the steps I took to get to my final photo.

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…

Mini Sessions sound like a cute way to turn a quick profit. Build a pretty set, book and service a lot of clients in a day, and make money! But are mini photo shoots truly as good an idea as they sound or are they secretly ruining your photography business?…

There are times when it’s impossible to create a sharp image even when you’re using a narrow depth of field such as f/16. This issue is most evident in landscape and macro photography. So what do you do when you find yourself in this situation? The answer is focus stacking.…

What is a DSLR camera? They were once the standard, most popular camera type by far. Recently, though, DSLRs have been phased out in favor of mirrorless cameras. But DSLRs are still versatile and offer professional photos with high image quality. Plus, they can also work with an array of…

If you’ve ever seen an image where green trees looked purple, chances are it was UV photography. Or perhaps you’ve seen black-and-white images that seem mystical and otherworldly. That’s because we can’t see UV light, but we can use it to create some amazing photos! We have all the information on…

People often think of HDR as a technique exclusively used for landscapes and still lifes. But it’s also perfect for taking pictures of people. In this article, we’ll show you the step by step process for taking HDR portraits. Creating Stunning HDR Portraits: What Does HDR Mean in Photos? Before…

Metaphor is a powerful tool for understanding and creating images. It’s a way of using one thing to represent another, to see the world in terms of comparisons and symbols. When you understand metaphor, you can use it to your advantage in photography, finding new ways to see the world…

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.…

Photographers use small apertures to gain a wide depth of field. But a smaller aperture causes some problems, such as lens diffraction. Lens diffraction causes a photograph to lose sharpness at small apertures. So what can we do about lens diffraction? Read on to find out and get the maximum…

When it comes to photography, there are two main types of zoom: optical zoom vs digital zoom. But what’s the difference? And which one is better? Optical zoom uses the lens to physically magnify the image, while digital zoom enlarges the image electronically by cropping and enlarging the central part…