How to Use Paramount Lighting for Perfect Portraits 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,…
How to Price and Sell Mini Sessions as a Photographer 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…
How to Use Focus Stacking for Sharper Photos 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…
What is a DSLR Camera? (DSLR Beginner Guide 2024) 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…
What is UV Photography? (Easy Tips to Get Started) 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…
How to Shoot Impressive HDR Portraits (HDR Techniques) 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…
How to Understand and Use Visual Metaphor in Photography 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…
How to Respectfully Shoot Funeral Photography 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…
How to Understand Lens Diffraction (And How to Fix it) 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…
Optical Zoom vs Digital Zoom (Which One Should You Use?) 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…
Foreground Middleground Background for Photo Composition You can use foreground, middleground, and background to add depth and dimension to the image. These are often used in landscape photography. But they are also…
A Glossary of Urban Exploration Terms (Urbex Meaning) Urban exploration, also known as "urbexing" or " UE ", is the exploration of abandoned and derelict buildings and structures, usually in an urban environment…