12 Good Reasons Why You Should Start a Photography Blog
Starting a photography blog was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I never would’ve guessed when I...
Weekly Photography Challenge: Trees – With Prizes from ViewBug
Over the last two weeks, you've done images of spring in general, and then flowers last week. So for this...
How to Use Ordinary Items to Make DIY Photo Filters
In photography, you can use filters in many ways to alter and/or enhance your images. But what if you don't...
6 Ways to Improve Your Images and Take Better Vacation Photos
Have you ever been on a vacation only to return home disappointed with your images? Many people take pictures while...
7 Travel Photography Hacks to Get You Going Places
One of the joys of travel is capturing all the new and exciting destination sites from your own perspective. Sometimes...
8 Beginner Tips for Images with a Better Background
Are you taking too many photos where the background is distracting from your main subject? It's a common mistake for...
4 Reasons Why Putting Your Camera Down Can Help You Take Better Photos
We’ve all been there; in a new country, a new city or just a new part of your local town. Camera...
More Lessons from the Masters of Photography: Edward Weston
In any art form, we have those who seem to transcend the medium itself. Those who by their very accomplishments...
How to Use Spot Coloring in Your Photos
What is spot color in an image? Some people refer to it as selective coloring. However, these two techniques are...
Free Versus Paid Photography Portfolio Websites – Which is Best for You?
One of the joys of photography is sharing it with the world. Once upon a time, a photography portfolio was...
Weekly Photography Challenge – Time for a Picnic – With Prizes from ViewBug
Whether it's spring where you live or fall, it's always a good time for a picnic! And what better way to...
Camera Basics – Two Video Tutorials to Help You Master Your Camera Settings
Okay so you've got a new camera and want to learn some camera basics, these two video tutorials will give...
Tips for Doing Better Indoor Sports Photography
Fast-paced movement across the court or rink, cheering crowds, the thrill of the win (or agony of defeat). These are...
5 Ways to Find Great Locations for Travel Photography
In this article, you'll get five tips to help you find great locations for travel photography. The issue The use...
How a Studio Photographer Came to Love Natural Light Again
I'm a studio photographer. There are no two ways around that fact. It also happens to be the way I...
Consent in Photography – What to Think About When Photographing People
You might not think about it, but as a photographer, you possess a certain power over the people you photograph....
7 Tips for Shooting and Processing Star Trails
Have you ever looked at an image of the night sky where the stars leave long, arching trails? These images,...
Tips for Doing Natural Light Headshots and Portraits
You may think that headshots are just like portraits or perhaps think that they are only best photographed in a...
The Importance of Learning From Failure to Help You Grow as a Photographer
There's a scene in the 1995 movie Apollo 13 when Gene Kranz, flight commander of the ill-fated moon mission, tells...
4 Tips to Help You Love Using Manual Mode
In this article, I'd like to share with you a few tips on how to utilize some of your camera's...
Event Photography Etiquette: Avoid Embarrassment With These 10 Dos and Don’ts
Maybe you're already a seasoned event photographer interested in improving your business, or perhaps you're reading this because you're about...
Weekly Photography Challenge: Flowers – with Prizes from ViewBug
If you didn't already cover this topic from last week's photography challenge (spring) now's the time to get some flowers....
