Every landscape photographer will eventually have a favorite location or two where they feel comfortable and inspired. However, with so many stunning places around the world to photograph, shooting somewhere or something new is inevitable. Sounds like something you’re planning
Spending time in the great outdoors and national parks has never been more popular. The ability to socially distance and breathe fresh air is appealing in these pandemic times. One fantastic U.S. destination is Utah. Beautiful southern Utah boasts five
1. Make sure you have light for outdoor portraits Outdoor portraits are great but you can’t take a good portrait without light. The easiest light to work with is natural light, but shooting in direct sunlight usually produces harsh and
There are many composition rules that photographers are encouraged to follow. But, one of the easiest things you can do today to instantly improve your shots is filling the frame. In fact, you can learn how it’s done in just
As with black and white photography, color photography isn’t about just shooting with your camera in color mode. For a color photo to be truly outstanding, eye-catching and skillfully done, we have to use colors more decisively. Every impressive photo
At some point in your learning journey, one of the terms you will start hearing often is clipped highlights. The pros always caution about overexposing your photos particularly for this reason. But what exactly does clipping mean, and how do
So, you already know your composition rules, the Exposure Triangle and even picked the genre you want to specialize in. What’s the next step to making sure you get great photos? Using powerful visual elements to create more impact in
Shooting with a strobe is not limited to studio work. In fact, many portrait photographers do it when shooting outdoors, especially when the lighting is mixed or tricky. However, if you’re new to working with strobes, one of the things
If you’re a little further along in your photography, you most likely have already established your own workflow. This includes saving your image files in the best file format that preserves your layered work. Otherwise, you must be wondering, what’s
When you’re starting out with photography and have just decided to get your first camera, you’ll most likely be using a kit lens — or the lens that initially comes with your camera — for a while. This lens typically
Not so long ago, we shared some tips on how to draw inspiration from movies to improve your cinematic photography. Today, we’d like to add more to that with some insights from Oklahoma-based cinematographer Spenser Sakurai. In the video above,
I’m a big fan of cinematic photography. It’s one of the most popular visual styles these days for photographers of all levels, and it’s easy to see why. With its innate ability to effectively set the mood and emphasize the
1. Make sure you have light for outdoor portraits Outdoor portraits are great but you can’t take a good portrait without light. The easiest light to work with is natural light, but shooting in direct sunlight usually produces harsh and
There are many composition rules that photographers are encouraged to follow. But, one of the easiest things you can do today to instantly improve your shots is filling the frame. In fact, you can learn how it’s done in just
As with black and white photography, color photography isn’t about just shooting with your camera in color mode. For a color photo to be truly outstanding, eye-catching and skillfully done, we have to use colors more decisively. Every impressive photo
At some point in your learning journey, one of the terms you will start hearing often is clipped highlights. The pros always caution about overexposing your photos particularly for this reason. But what exactly does clipping mean, and how do
So, you already know your composition rules, the Exposure Triangle and even picked the genre you want to specialize in. What’s the next step to making sure you get great photos? Using powerful visual elements to create more impact in
Shooting with a strobe is not limited to studio work. In fact, many portrait photographers do it when shooting outdoors, especially when the lighting is mixed or tricky. However, if you’re new to working with strobes, one of the things
If you’re a little further along in your photography, you most likely have already established your own workflow. This includes saving your image files in the best file format that preserves your layered work. Otherwise, you must be wondering, what’s
When you’re starting out with photography and have just decided to get your first camera, you’ll most likely be using a kit lens — or the lens that initially comes with your camera — for a while. This lens typically
Not so long ago, we shared some tips on how to draw inspiration from movies to improve your cinematic photography. Today, we’d like to add more to that with some insights from Oklahoma-based cinematographer Spenser Sakurai. In the video above,
I’m a big fan of cinematic photography. It’s one of the most popular visual styles these days for photographers of all levels, and it’s easy to see why. With its innate ability to effectively set the mood and emphasize the
A large majority of landscape photography is shot in the horizontal orientation. It’s often the most instinctive way to capture a scene in front of us, as it most similarly mimics how we view the world with our eyes. Our
Do you have some favorite shots that you’re truly proud of? They definitely deserve a space to adorn your home or work space. This is where big photo prints come into the picture. To get the best results, you’ll need
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