Photography Tips
You want to learn something about cameras? Is there a technical aspect related to photography that you do not fully comprehend? Well, open your eyes, pay attention, and we will explain everything there is to know about whatever boggles your mind, with the help of our insightful tutorials!
Crop Sensor vs. Full-Frame: Which one do I need and why?
If you are new to photography, or starting to think about upgrading your camera equipment from entry-level gear to something more professional, you may be confused about what crop sensor vs. full-frame really means and how it affects your photography. First, what is a sensor? The sensor is the electronic device that records information when…
A Guide to Photographing Hummingbirds
A Guide to Photographing Hummingbirds Hummingbirds are beautiful. And they are fast. If you hope to photograph them you will want to plan for it, not just rely on luck. Here’s how I approach capturing images of hummingbirds. The Necessities: Feeders: I have two bird feeders which means up to 8 to 10+ birds…
3 Tips To Get Amazing Macro Photography Shots This Spring
For most of us across the USA, it has been an unusually cold winter, from which we are eagerly anticipating the transition in to the warmth of spring. For macro and nature photographers the wait is even more unbearable than for most. Gear sits cleaned, packed, and ready to go in anticipation of the return…
Lighting Your Portraits: Broad Light vs. Short Light
Lighting patterns can make or break the look of a portrait. Lighting can make someone appear heavy or slimmer than they actually are and give a completely different look to an image. In the image below, the only thing that changed is the light ratio to create the different light patterns. Broad light: Broad…
10 Tips For Spring Family Portraits For Photographers
10 Tips for Photographers to Prepare For Spring Family Portraits In my previous post, I highlighted 5 tips for clients on how to get ready for Spring Family Portraits. This post will focus on the photographers’ side and discuss how to be prepared for the Spring Family Portraits season. 1) Gear Readiness Check all your equipment. Get…
5 Tips For Getting in Spring Family Portraits (Share With Your Customers)
Tips For Getting Ready For Your Spring Family Portraits I’ll wager a bet that most of us are eagerly awaiting Spring. This winter has certainly been an extreme one! Between the subzero temperatures, snow blizzards and being cooped up indoors, we are ready for sounds of birds chirping, warmer temperatures and bursts of color…
10 Secret Ingredients to Get Powerful Sunflare
Capturing sunflare and bursts of light is easy and can really make a huge impact on select photos. Learn to get artistic sunflare in your images with these 10 easy-to-follow steps.
10 STEPS TO POSING CURVY WOMEN — NO PHOTOSHOP REQUIRED!
I recently saw a photographer post a “before and after” photo of a beautiful woman that was so drastically Photoshopped she looked like she had a dozen surgeries to make her 40lbs thinner. The photographer was fishing for critique from colleagues on whether her editing skills looked natural and proportionate. I couldn’t believe the comments…
Camera Tips: How to Make the Most of the Kit Lens
I hear a lot of photographers who have been shooting for many years give flack to the kit lens. And I can understand why – with an arsenal of high end, thousand dollar lenses, why would you shoot with the kit lens? I haven’t touched mine in months, personally – but I remember a time…
Fun Photo Activity Using a Crystal Ball
When you get in a rut, it’s fun to try new photo activities. If you aren’t doing our Photo A Day Challenges, we’d love you to join in. It isn’t too late. Beyond photo challenges, picking up a new technique can spark creativity. In that light, here’s a great photography project to try: Crystal Ball…
5 Tips on Improving Your Landscape Photography
This blog includes five wonderful tips to help improve your landscape photography skills!
How to Photograph and Edit Portraits in the Snow
It can pose certain challenges to photography people in the snow. But don’t let it be a problem for your photography! Snow can make a wonderful setting for portraits if you use it to your advantage. One of the largest problems found by those trying to photograph people on snow getting the correct exposure. As…
How to Deliver Critique That Makes Photographers Better at Photography
With the ease of the digital age and the internet, posting and sharing photos almost instantaneously, it is easy to critique photographs from other photographers. Proper constructive criticism can help a photographer grow and get stronger. When delivering or receiving critique know that many comments are opinions not facts. When critiquing, be helpful and detailed,…
When You Should Upgrade From Your Kit Lens
Your camera came with a kit lens. Are you ready for an upgrade?
How To Photograph Christmas Light Displays
Christmas is almost here! Trees are being decorated, wreaths are being hung and don’t forget about the lights! Christmas lights have to be one of my favorite parts about the holiday. From the soft glow of a Christmas tree, to wild and crazy light shows and installations in the yards of suburbia, it’s amazing to…
How to Photograph and Edit a Snowflake + A Free Sparkle Brush
As the first snowflakes touched down here in Ontario, Canada I snuck outside to snap a few quick shots on my back deck. The snowflakes were big and fluffy and moving very slow, and didn’t last more than a minute or so once they landed. I have been playing around with macro free lensing and…
The Danger of Showing Too Many Images To Your Customers
We take lots of photos during every photo session. How do you know if are presenting the right amount to your client? Follow these tips if you are lost.
The Art of Storytelling: How to Weave Your Photos Into a Tale
Some of the fondest memories from my childhood are recollecting the hundreds thousands of stories that my mom used to tell me growing up. I HAD to have a story for everything – for drinking my milk, for eating breakfast, for patiently waiting for the school bus, for dinner time – everything! They were varied in nature…
How to Run Successful Holiday Santa Mini Sessions
If you are a photographer looking to do mini sessions, learn how to capture kids in the perfect way and make money too.
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