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Nature photography is a favorite genre of photography, and within nature photography, trees are one of the most common subjects. Trees are widespread, tremendously diverse, and can make both beautiful and majestic subjects. In some respects, trees are also easy to photograph: they are widely visible and, unlike animals, they sit still, allowing you to […]
Normally when you take a photo, you want the subject to be as crisp and clear as possible. However, today, we’ll talk about a technique that hides almost everything from the viewer, leaving it all to the imagination and delivering a stunning effect at the same time. Silhouettes are used by artists and professionals to […]
In portrait photography, one of the main differences between a happy snapper and a professional, besides the number of years of experience and accumulated skills, is that the professional takes control of the camera settings and has a good knowledge of lighting aspects. They also understand what makes for a good composition. Professionals also tend […]
On the surface, a black and white photograph appears merely as a desaturated version of a regular color image. But in reality, there’s much more to it. You can’t achieve a good looking black and white image simply by taking away colors. A meaningful black and white image has just the right amount of highlights […]
Ready to make some mouths water? As it turns out, a high-end camera isn’t a pre-requisite for stunning images on par with what a professional could deliver. Expert director and food photographer Skyler Burt proves in this video that, with a little bit of precision and a few secret weapons, your smartphone can capture five-star […]
Mistakes are an indispensable part of the learning process. They’re also an indication that you’re actually putting in some effort. In photography, we can see photographers making a lot of mistakes, and that’s fine. What’s not fine is if we continue repeating those mistakes and not bother to improve. In this video, landscape photographer Nigel […]
A maternity photoshoot is a wonderful opportunity for a photographer to help the parents document a beautiful turning point in their lives. After all, what’s hiding under that belly will become an inseparable part of their days to come. During a maternity shoot, a backlit shot of the mom is a great one that you […]
A reflector is perhaps the simplest tool you can use to elevate the quality of photos or videos that you make. Cameras these days are so good that you don’t need high-end equipment to make proper content. It’s the lighting that really matters. For natural light shooters, light is freely available and is not a […]
This article is based on concepts from The Photography Action Cards which are currently 88% off for a summer sale if you want to dig deeper for further training. Creating stunning portraits of teens is a super rewarding project – whether it’s your child or you are working as a portrait photographer. With a little […]
Family portraits fall into three main categories: traditional family portraits, candid family portraits, and lifestyle family portraits. Most families have had their picture taken, but few have had a chance to have their portrait shot, because of the difference between the two. One is a quick snap, with little attention given to the technical aspects of […]
