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10 Photography Tricks For More Professional Photos

Invaluable pieces of advice that every professional photographer would wish they had known when they just started out.

10 Summer Photography Tips to Get You Creative in the Warmer Months

Despite the early sunrises, late sunsets and harsh daytime sunlight of summer it’s still one of our favorite times for photography. Being outside with your

40 Beautiful Examples of Bokeh Photography

I'm sure most of you have heard of the term bokeh. Basically it is referring to the aesthetic quality of the blur produced from a shot with shallow depth of field. Determining factors of bokeh are things like lens aberrations and shape of lens aperture.

Breaking the Rules — Photo Tips — National Geographic

Get tips for breaking the traditional rules of photography in this how-to photo gallery from National Geographic.

12 Simple Landscape Photography Tips For Better Outdoor Photos

By Michael Lanza Do you wonder how some people come back from national parks and other outdoor trips with fantastic photos? Would you like to take the kind of pictures that make people ooh and aah?…

5 Common File Types in Photography and When You Should Use Each One

You’ve spent the last few hours working on the perfect photo shoot and everything went better than you could have possibly imagined. After importing the RA

13 Street Photography Mistakes

One of the things that I like about street photography is that you never really know what you're going to see. You set out with some form of a plan, but that is often interrupted by things you see or things that happen. I wouldn't say that I've shot a lot of street photography, but when I have, I've always enjoyed the time out more than I thought I would. For me, "the decisive moment" really comes into play more with it than…

Good to Great Photography Tips & Tricks

After taking photos for some time, it’s natural to feel stuck at a certain level. The improvement that you see in your work is not always as drastic as when you were just starting out. But, when you look at the work of great photographers, you will notice that those images definitely have some edge. [...]

Flower Photography Tips and Techniques

To succeed at flower photography, you won’t need any fancy equipment, but you will need to pay attention to detail. If you want to take beautiful flower pictures, like the ones in magazines, this article will help show you how it can be done. The first thing to do is plan to take your flower [...]

12 tips for successful boudoir photography

Location Hotels are great locations to shoot boudoir, but look for somewhere that gives you more creative options than just whitewashed walls and white linen. I like to use themed hotels, like Hotel Pelirocco, which give me a variety of different settings to inspire me, and make the client feel more at home in that boudoir setting. De-clutter The first thing to do before you introduce the model is de-clutter the room. If it’s a hotel room hide the kettle and cups, and…

A Photography Tips & Tricks Podcast

Ant Pruitt hosts Hands-On Photography showing how to create awesome photos with your camera. Hands-On Photography will help the beginner photographer or enthusiast get the most out…

5 Tips For Better Photography With Any Camera

Blaming your camera gear for mistakes is a real no no in photography. In reality, a skilled photographer will be able to take great photos with any camera at their disposal and a little planning. So what can you do to get great shots with sub-standard gear? You can use the same elements in photography as you would be when shooting with a DSLR. Composition No matter what camera you are using, if your composition is bad, there won’t be a good picture…

5 Tips for Mastering Landscape Photography

When people think about photography, one of the first things that come to mind is probably a mountain landscape or a seascape. Photography is often compared with painting and, to take the analogy even further, it is said that to take a photo is like painting with light. Caption: Sunset at Dur

Colorful Captures: Fall Photography Tips

It's the most photogenic time of year! Make the most of your fall photography with these pro tips and techniques.

How to Get Superb Color in Your Photography

Color accuracy is one of the most important aspects of photography. A big part of this is getting accurate white balance. White balance relates to the overall color hue in your images. Even a minor modification of color tone can mean a huge impact on all your photos. White balance is important in portraiture, because [...]

6 Essential Photography Tips Every Photographer Needs to Remember

View original post from this siteWhether you are on vacation with your family or attending the grand reception of your friend, photos are an essential element of enjoyment. Without clicking perfect pictures, the purpose of amusement cannot be fulfilled in

The Ultimate Macro Photography Tutorial for Beginners

Want to explore macro photography? Our guide will help you get started in no time. No special equipment necessary! Macro photography, or taking

Street Photography: 10 Sneaky Tips

Street photography is all about capturing the essence of daily life in the streets. It’s a powerful genre of photography that captures a moment as it is. The challenge usually arises when you’re out there pointing a camera at people, which makes them self-conscious and kills the moment. Sometimes you need to be more discrete. [...]

What Are the Golden and Blue Hours in Photography?

You have heard photographers use the phrases “golden hour” or “blue hour” when discussing photography. So what and when are these hours, and how can you use them to take better photos? Let’s take a look.

How to Master Food Photography on a Phone