Photography Tips & Tutorials7170 articles

We’ve compiled thousands of photography tips for photographers of all sorts, from beginners to pros. Follow us for new tips every day, all from the world’s leading photography experts.

How to Set Up a Professional Home Portrait Photography Studio

How to Set Up a Professional Home Portrait Photography Studio

One of the most appealing attributes to working as an independent artist is the freedom to be your own boss and set your own terms. In fact, many people desire a certain amount of autonomy in their careers. But finding an effective, comfortable, and affordable workspace can be one of the biggest deterrents in taking […]

Continue Reading

Tips for Creating Great Abstract Photography

Tips for Creating Great Abstract Photography

Abstract photography can create very impressive photos. However, people tend to perceive abstract images differently than other images. This is because abstract images rely more on form, color, and curves than they do on image detail. On the other hand, most photographers tend to think more about detail when considering photographic subjects. To recognize abstract […]

Continue Reading

10 Photoshop Skills You Need to Know

10 Photoshop Skills You Need to Know

There are tons of things you can do in Photoshop to edit and create incredible images. Some techniques are fairly complex and require a good understanding of the software, but there are a lot of easy things you can do and still get professional results. Here are 10 lesser known, but simple Photoshop features from […]

Continue Reading

How to Survive in the Wilderness with Only Your Camera Gear

How to Survive in the Wilderness with Only Your Camera Gear

After an argument, Chris Niccolls gets stranded in the woods. While it’s obvious from the video that Niccolls isn’t actually lost, it’s a very plausible situation. Getting lost in the wilderness is nothing to take lightly, and Niccolls shows how you can help increase your chances of surviving using only the items brought for a photo shoot: […]

Continue Reading

Should I Upgrade My Camera or My Lens?

Should I Upgrade My Camera or My Lens?

When it comes to upgrading camera equipment, deciding whether to splurge on a new camera or a new lens first can be a dilemma. This video tutorial elaborates on the question to help you make the wisest and most economical decision: Camera Body vs Lens The camera body controls the focusing points, the continuous shooting speed, […]

Continue Reading

How to do Flash Photography with a Wide Angle Lens

How to do Flash Photography with a Wide Angle Lens

A wide angle lens is an excellent choice for environmental portraiture. Its ability to capture the story behind a scene is unmatched. With a large range of vision, photographers can seize plenty of details and action happening in a specific location rather than focusing primarily on a single subject or model. However, wide angle lenses […]

Continue Reading

How to Make Food Photography Look Delicious with Just One Light

How to Make Food Photography Look Delicious with Just One Light

It’s no secret that food can be one of the trickiest subjects to photograph. What looks delicious on our dinner plates simply doesn’t always translate to our cameras. Often times, photographers tasked with capturing an appetizing meal spend much of their precious time finessing their food and struggling to attain the perfect lighting setup. Luckily, it’s […]

Continue Reading

Instant Polaroid Style Photography Ideas & Tricks

Instant Polaroid Style Photography Ideas & Tricks

Are you into instant photography? Yeah, that’s right, I’m talking about old-school Polaroids! Today, there are a bunch of modern cameras on the market for photographers who still love the instant format. And, there are tons of creative things you can do with them. In this video, Cooph teams up with photographer Lisa Kutzelnig, who uses the new […]

Continue Reading

How a Camera Lens Works (Video Tutorial)

How a Camera Lens Works (Video Tutorial)

When out on location or engrossed in the studio, even the most dedicated photographers rarely think about the functions of their cameras as they snap the machine’s shutter. But have you ever wondered how a camera is able to capture and record its surroundings so precisely? The diagrams and illustrations in this informational video provide […]

Continue Reading

Photzy Photography Guides

Photzy Photography Guides

Kent DuFault has an effective teaching method. It’s simple to follow, easy to understand and never boring. Imagine sitting down with an old friend for a fireside chat. That’s what learning from Kent is like. He began creating photographs seriously in 1974. His images have won numerous awards, they’ve been published in magazines around the world, […]

Continue Reading