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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.
Great Camera Shops Around the World!
With the world more connected than ever, it means that shopping is also more accessible than ever. That doesn't mean that it's necessarily easier to know where to buy a camera.
A Photoshop vs. GIMP Comparison
While there have been some worthy competitors, it remains the software that serious and professional photographers turn to for editing. A free editing software available is Gimp, so we thought we would do a brief side-by-side comparison.
Tips for Creating Stunning Bokeh in Your Photographs
The photography term, bokeh, refers to the out-of-focus areas in a photograph. Bokeh typically refers to a deliberate blur in an image for creative purposes. It's something you can achieve with a DSLR camera.
From Ancient to Modern Time: HISTORY OF Photography
We thought it would be worth exploring the origins of the industry that changed human memory by capturing images on paper. This account is by no means a highly detailed history lesson - otherwise, this would be the length of a book!
Seven Things to Know for Your Photography Website
As we often say on our blog, your professional website is your Internet storefront. A potential client could see your website before they even meet or speak with you.
Should you buy a Lightroom Subscription Plan?
If you are thinking about buying Lightroom and trying to decide if you can still buy a standalone copy (like in the old days) read on. We've got some vital information and tips for you. Buying Lightroom isn't like it used to be!
Six of the Best Color Printers For Photographers
If you're going to print out pictures, you want excellent quality images, even if you're shooting as a hobby! Selecting the correct printer for your needs is essential.
Features we could see in Fujifilm's X-Pro 3 this fall
A lot of photographers, including us, are excited that Fujifilm is set to release its next version of the X-Pro 2 this fall! The highly anticipated arrival of the X-Pro 3 is expected to take the technology of its beloved predecessor, the Pro-2, to the next tech level.
When Should I Use HDR In My Photos?
Let's start with the basics: HDR stands for High Dynamic Range imaging. It was introduced to cameras on smartphones a few years back. You'll find it on some Android devices and all iPhones.
Six easy tips for shooting fireworks this summer!
Summer months across the globe typically bring some spectacular fireworks celebrations. Snapping a great shot might be easier than you think. While you can shoot in an auto feature for firework scenes many cameras now have, shooting on manual configuration can be well worth the minor effort.
10 Essential Photography Tips For Beginners
Are you a rookie in the world of photography and want to know the best tips? Feel free to read our small guide with the 10 essential tips for the beginners!
12 Quick Tips for using Lightroom's Photo Merge
Panorama HDR images can be an exciting way to showcase a wide horizontal scene or landscape. Lightroom's Photo Merge feature makes it easier than ever to do that while ending up with a stunning, seamless panorama.
What to know before you buy your first digital camera
The size of the sensor of the camera also has a significant impact on image quality. The larger the sensor, the more light it picks up. That gives you better images. The larger sensor also provides more depth of field options, a big plus for portrait photographers.
Six tips for improving your flower photography!
Flower photography can be rewarding and a lot of fun - particularly for the gardeners among us! If you'd like to spend a little more time capturing nature's beauty with your camera, here are some things you can do relatively quickly to elevate your floral images.
Five Great Website Builders for Photographers!
Get it wrong, make it too complicated, fail to incorporate SEO, display low-res images, or just put out there a boring website, and you risk losing clients before you even talk to them. A great site, on the other hand, can convert clicks into sales and new clients.
5 Tricks to Sharpen Blurry Photos
Are you feeling a bit frustrated because a photo that you shot looks blurry and its definition is poor? In some cases, you may be able to replicate and re-capture the shot, but in others, that may not be an option.
Essential Tips On How To Shoot During Golden Hour
Golden hour is the time of the day around sunrise and sunset, when the Sun is the closest to the horizon, creating soft, even light. In the world of videography, this is sometimes also referred to as the “Magic Hour.”
Instagram Travel Photography Tips for Students
Travel and photography go hand in hand. So here are best tips to help students make really awesome travel photos.
Free or inexpensive ways to attract new wedding clients
Without attracting clients, you don't have a sustainable wedding photography business. And, let's face it, most of us don't have degrees in marketing or can afford hiring an ad agency to help attract clients, especially as a fledgling business.
Elevate your Photography with these Effects or Techniques!
Trying to learn and master new techniques can mean exciting new challenges for you as a photographer. It helps you explore a more creative level while opening up a whole new world of inspiration.