Photo equipment can be pricey, but there are plenty of ways to save on it. Good timing and seeking out the best sales can make a big difference, as can wise use of credit card rewards programs. Buying used equipment, or even renting equipment as required can also save a lot of money. Another way…
This Back-to-Basics Photography Exercise can Improve Your Photography
Although the proliferation of smartphone cameras has made photography much more accessible to the masses, the variety of tools and features on most modern digital cameras means that people can often get away without really mastering the basics of photography. Learning to shoot photographs the way people did in the days of film is a…
Real Estate Photography Lighting Guide
Real estate photography can feel like a daunting skill set at first, but because it mostly involves static subjects, a skilled photographer can take their time setting everything up — including their lighting. There are numerous different photography techniques you can use for real estate, to include single- and double-exposure and HDR bracketed shots. These…
The Ultimate Guide to Photographing People for the Shy Photographer
Photography can be a great profession or hobby for any personality type. For the shy photographer, it is suggested that one starts out avoiding taking photos of any humans. Of course, if this is not possible, there will always be some level of discomfort that the new photographer will get used to over time. Another…
5 Signs You’ve Over Edited a Photo
Editing photos are a great way to enhance photography. However, sometimes an over-edited photo can be a deal breaker. Sometimes, it’s hard to tell whether or not you’re guilty of over editing. The first sign is that there is too much contrast, or too many darks and whites in a photo. The second sign is…