Photography Tips & Tutorials7188 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 Photograph a City From a Helicopter

How to Photograph a City From a Helicopter

Whether you’re an experienced photographer or a novice eager to try something new, these tips can help you achieve stunning aerial shots of urban landscapes. 1. Choose the Right Time of Day: Lighting is a crucial element in photography, and it’s no different when you’re shooting from a helicopter. Early morning or late afternoon, known […]

Continue Reading

Photographing NASA Repair Mission Preparation

Photographing NASA Repair Mission Preparation

The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit in 1990. While still in operation today, the telescope has had to be repaired multiple times, resulting in five separate shuttle missions. The last Hubble repair mission was deemed “really a spectacular mission” by Curator of Aviation, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Eric Boehm. Leading up to […]

Continue Reading

Helpful Composition Tips for Travel Photographers

Helpful Composition Tips for Travel Photographers

With over 35 years of experience, world renowned travel photographer Bob Holmes has journeyed all over the world. His remarkable work has appeared in over 46 books, as well famous periodicals like Time, Life, and National Geographic. During his interview with Marc Silber, Holmes provided a few composition tips and techniques to help budding photographers capture […]

Continue Reading

A Creative Twist on Typical Basketball Portraits

A Creative Twist on Typical Basketball Portraits

It may come as no surprise that student athletes tend to get at least one portrait taken in their uniform. However, to add a little extra oomph and creativity to the local basketball portraits, Erik Christian provided a whole new outlook for these All-Star players. To help show how he did it, Christian created this […]

Continue Reading

Asia’s City That Never Sleeps: Shanghai Timelapse/Hyperlapse Photography

Asia’s City That Never Sleeps: Shanghai Timelapse/Hyperlapse Photography

The collaboration of photographer Rob Whitworth and urban exploration expert JT Singh, “This Is Shanghai” captures the unique identity of the Asian metropolis, from its glittering skyline and 4,000 skyscrapers (twice as many as New York City), to back-alley restaurants and graffiti-covered streets. For this timelpase/hyperlapse presentation, Whitworth and his team sought out both iconic […]

Continue Reading

Big Wall Rock Climbing Photography Techniques

Big Wall Rock Climbing Photography Techniques

Verdon Gorge, France. A veritable treasure trove of amazing shots for the discerning adventure and extreme sports photographer. Adventure photographer and filmmaker Keith Ladzinski—accompanied his friends who were attempting a big wall climb at Verdon Gorge—armed himself with a Nikon D500, SB-5000 lights, a drone and a plethora of climbing gear. His idea? To capture […]

Continue Reading

Trey Ratcliff’s Complete HDR Photography Tutorial

Trey Ratcliff’s Complete HDR Photography Tutorial

High dynamic range (HDR) photography can turn a dull scene into a stunningly gorgeous and engaging image – if the technique is done right. We’ve all been exposed to poor examples of HDR, but Trey Ratcliff, arguably the most famous HDR photographer ever, has developed a popular training course to help photographers master techniques for beautiful HDR photos. Found […]

Continue Reading

How to Get 3 Different Looks with a Photo Umbrella

How to Get 3 Different Looks with a Photo Umbrella

A 45” PhotoFlex Umbrella is a really versatile tool. You can do a lot with it, really, provided you have a clear idea about what you’re doing. You may already have one like this, gathering dust somewhere in your home. Daniel Norton shares some simple yet effective tips to use an umbrella for three different looks: […]

Continue Reading

How to Make a Sunstar in Your Landscape Photography

How to Make a Sunstar in Your Landscape Photography

It doesn’t matter if you’re a photography junkie or just starting out; one of the easiest ways to add a little extra flair to your images is by turning your sun into a sunstar (also known as a sunburst). This helpful photography option provides character and prevents the sun from becoming just a blown out […]

Continue Reading

7 Life Lessons Learned Through Photography

7 Life Lessons Learned Through Photography

From a disastrous and drunken night in Central Mongolia to seeing more than what the eye beholds within the Samuru tribe of Kenya and Tanzania, British photographer Jimmy Nelson shares with us how he has used his photography and human connection to learn more about important life lessons, including humor, judgement, knowledge, pride, reflection, respect, and […]

Continue Reading