For photographers, choosing between a portrait or landscape orientation can be tricky. In this article, we’ll have a look at portrait vs landscape orientations. We’ll see where they’re used in photography, and when to choose one over the other. Portrait vs Landscape Orientation in Photography Robert Cornelius took the first…

For all the information about DPI vs PPI, look no further… So what are DPI and PPI? With so many photography-related acronyms, we don’t blame you if they get confusing. What can we use DPI for? Is PPI or DPI useful for me? These are terms that aid you with…

A pancake lens can make your camera feel almost like there’s no lens attached at all. The term pancake lens has nothing to do with stacks of breakfast carbs topped with maple syrup. It has everything to do with size. Like the breakfast food, pancake lenses are thin and lightweight.…

Red is one of the most powerful colors in photography. It can be used to create a feeling of excitement, passion, and energy in your photos. Here are a few tips on how to use color red in photography. Color Red in Photography: From Ochre to Carmine Red is a…

There are many ways to apply intentional camera movement (ICM) to your photography, and we’ll show you how. Moving your camera during a long exposure is a great way to add creativity to your image.   What Is Intentional Camera Movement in Photography? Intentional camera movement (ICM) is a creative…

Amateur photographers often struggle with freeze motion in photography. Being able to capture sharp photos can be challenging when you are faced with a moving subject. When that subject is moving fast like running or dancing, it can become even more challenging. How to Freeze Motion in Photography Here is…

“Why are my photos blurry?” It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves when starting out with photography. There’s no greater frustration than taking a picture we think will be a knockout, only for it to be blurry. Thankfully, there are some remedies that will have your blurry photos looking sharp.…

Blowing out the highlights or underexposing the shadows destroys the detail in your images. It leaves the resulting photo lackluster. Understanding dynamic range can help keep these details intact. From skies in landscape photos to shadows in street photography. Learn how to get the most dynamic range out of your…

You may have come across all kinds of release forms throughout your photography endeavours. Today we are looking at property release forms and why they are necessary. What Is a Property Release Form? Any release form in photography is simply a written contract between the client and the photographer. The…

Have you ever heard the expression ‘the devil is in the details’? In photography, the devil is Chromatic Aberration (CA). In this article, you will learn how to deal with CA. First, by minimising it in-camera. Then, by correcting it in post-processing with Adobe Lightroom. What Is Chromatic Aberration? Chromatic…

The best photos in the world are featured in magazines, discussed on blogs, and fawned over in competitions. Most of the time, we can also all agree that those pictures are outstanding. The great thing is that these photos all share similar qualities. You can learn from these and use…

“The decisive moment” is a term coined by Henri Cartier-Bresson, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. It refers to the moment when all the elements in a photograph come together perfectly to create a meaningful image. It’s not about luck or chance but about being in…