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Motivating, enlightening, and igniting a love of photography in our audience is our primary goal. From amateurs to professionals, you'll discover a plethora of information here that can help you develop your skills and explore new avenues of creativity.
Eight Photography Genres to Consider
Many folks are drawn to photography, not just because it's an extraordinary and artistic medium of telling stories, but because it's in sub-genres can offer more opportunities. You can have a broad field of possibilities in which to specialise, and there's likely to be at least one you find interesting!
Four Travel Photography Tips for Packing Light
Sometimes you need to haul luggage when you're off on holiday with your family, or you have limited space to bring much of your photography gear. Whatever your reasons for needing to travel light, it can be done and here are five tips to help you out.
Six Types of Portrait Photography You Should Know
Photographers often specialise in just one or two, opting to focus their skills. Here are six popular sub-genres of portrait photography you should know if you're interested in exploring this interesting and rewarding genre.
Should you work for free as a photographer?
There are arguments for and against the idea of working for free as a photographer. The most vocal often tend to come from within the industry itself arguing that pro-bono work only hurts not just you but other photographers as well.
Have you tried a mirrorless yet? You should!
If you are thinking of buying a new camera, it might be time to consider going mirrorless. Try using one, and you might find that giving up that DSLR you so love is easier than you thought!
Learn how to Enhance the Eyes in Lightroom
The eyes should appear crisp, their color should be clear and rich, the Iris clearly outlines, and the whites of the eye should be indeed white. If any of these are off just a bit…
Tips for Taking Better Pictures of Urban Scenes
Capturing the unique, and sometimes dynamic, characteristics of a city skyline can be a gratifying experience as a photographer. If this genre is a particular interest of yours, then read on for some helpful tips on shooting cityscape images.
5 Free Photo Editing Tools to Make Photographs More Real
Are you looking to get into the world of photo editing but still reluctant to invest hundreds of dollars into an expensive tool? Thankfully, there are a variety of free photo editing software options that you can use.
8 Great Tips for Shooting in Bright Sunlight
We've written about the ideal times of day to shoot if you'd like to leverage natural light (which really is the best light to shoot in). But, what if you don't have a choice and have to shoot outdoors in bright light? What if it's midday with very bright sunlight?
Vintage Photography: What You Need to Know to Perfect This Style
Vintage photography is timeless. There is something incredibly mysterious, classic, and utterly beautiful about a bygone era. This is why photographers seem to never tire of trying to recapture it over and over again.
The Best Online Photography Courses Of 2019
You don't need a college degree to learn photography. And while you can be a "self-taught" photographer, at some point, you're likely going to need to take a class. There are plenty of options available for learning and fine-tuning your craft as a photographer…
From Photographer to Videographer - Using Premiere Pro Templates
Whether for marketing or personal purposes, videography is a booming business. If you’re a photographer, you may be looking at expanding your skill set and services to break into this market.
How Best to Process your Photos in Photoshop for Prom Album
Taking photos is the best way to keep memories, especially after a special occasion like your prom night. But sometimes you need to add that little something that can make them look unique.
Five Color Filters to Use on Black & White Photography
If you like to shoot in black and white, you should try using color filters. You might be wondering why you'd use color filters for black and white. Fair enough. The reason is that using color filters in b/w photography can create some clever outcomes including the mood of an image.
Student Holidays in Australia: Taking Best Photos
It’s not a secret that Australia is one of the most picturesque holiday destinations in the world. So why not students, that are the curious representatives of the humankind, spend their spare time in this impressive country having a good camera with them? Here we have some tips on this topic.
7 Digital Photography Tips Every Beginner Must Consider
Taking pictures is a fascinating occupation. But what should a novice photographer know to become successful?
The Best Stock Photography Websites to Sell Your Photos
You might not get rich this way, but it's a form of passive income that is relatively easy to do while you focus on other things. Just upload your images, add the metadata, and you're done! Any photos that sell can earn you income - all while you're off doing something else.
8 Ways To Photograph Fire Wisely
Fire is a fascinating phenomenon that many amateurs would like to capture in their pictures. Fire photography is interesting and difficult at the same time because the fire is unpredictable: it can suddenly flare up, or it can suddenly go out. What do you need to do to make flame images beautiful?
Quick and Easy Tutorial for Shooting a Star-filled Night Sky
For those of you who'd like to try night sky photography - hey there the Big Dipper or Milky Way - here's a short tutorial you could find handy, especially if you're a novice photographer. We including a list of essential equipment as well to further assist you.
Five Tips to Avoiding Mistakes as a Landscape Photographer
It's pretty typical to make mistakes and, even though you'll improve with time and practice, no photographer is perfect - regardless of their experience.