Whether you do it for clients or for family and friends, birthday party photography can be challenging! You need to move quickly, not miss any activities, and be on point with your camera settings. If you’re just getting started, this can feel very overwhelming. Let’s take a look at 12…

Even though beautiful abstract portraits look complicated, they’re fairly easy to create. All you need are a few images and Adobe Photoshop. This Photoshop tutorial will teach you how to quickly create an eye-catching abstract portrait with the help of a few Photoshop tools. Abstract Portraits: What You’ll Need for…

Dance photography is a fascinating genre that can turn even the simplest movements into art. Here are 14 tips to help you easily capture the beauty of any dancing style. 14. Explore Dance Photography Through Getting to Know the Dancer(s) One of the best ways to understand someone is to…

One of the most challenging and rewarding results come whenyou take pictures of people. Whether it’s a portrait or a candid shot, getting great photos of people takes skill, patience, and practice. Here are some tips to help you take better pictures of people. 1. Take Pictures of People: Research…

A DIY photo booth is a great idea when a photographer is an expensive option. These can work for all sorts of events, such as weddings, parties, graduations and huge family getaways. Making a DIY photo booth is simple. You need to think of a few things, but all you really…

If you want a quick and easy way to take interesting portraits, mirror photography is for you. All you need is a mirror (or several mirrors, if you’re feeling extra creative), a patient model, and a few tips. 1. Mirror Photography: Use Artificial Light to Enhance Your Model’s Features One…

Using a rim light effect will help isolate your subject from the background. It will also help create a certain mood in the portrait. Rim lighting a portrait is not always easy. You must have your light and subject positioned carefully for this technique to achieve the impact you want.…

Low key photography is when you take a photo of a subject, and everything (or almost everything) except the subject in black. This can be achieved fairly easily and in brightly lit situations; it’s just all about having the right settings on your camera. It’s a cool technique which is useful for focusing the viewers attention onto a certain part of the photo, which is usually the subject. Here’s how it’s done.

Prom pictures are full of emotion for the teen and their parents. So here are ten prom picture ideas to help you capture some great prom photos and make both teens and parents happy. Prom is one of those events that you document in a young person’s life. It’s right…

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…

A blurred background draws the focus to what’s important. It also often plays a part in differentiating the professional portrait from the casual snapshot. But how, exactly, do you create a blurry background? Through a mixture of gear, settings, and subject placement. Here’s how. What You’ll Need to Create a…

These days, “headshot” can mean anything from a photo of the person’s head to casual portrait photography. A traditional headshot is tight on the subject and doesn’t show any of the body. It can be overwhelming to figure out how to pose a single subject. Not all headshot poses are…