Here are several easy tips so you can use your tripod like a pro. You’ll get the most from your tripod this way. But first, get a quality tripod Pros use quality tripods. They know better. If you are bothering to set them up on a tripod, you clearly want
Perhaps you have been photographing for a while. Regardless of the genre, you’re quite good, everyone around you thinks so (and not just your mom and partner/spouse, they don’t tend to be impartial). Maybe it’s time to take the show on the road and go pro? Does the question then
For photographers, a great portfolio shows your work at its best. If you’re a professional, it’ll get you hired, and if you’re a hobbyist, it’ll let you share with more people. Either way, you need to know a few things about creating a portfolio people will enjoy viewing and a
A few years ago, I made a YouTube video on this very topic. As we move toward the end of another year, I think it’s worth revisiting. I’ve been in the photography business for over a decade. In that time, I learned a thing or two about how to run
This is an opinion piece that’s directed to all ages. Stop looking at your driver’s license or a calendar. Rather start looking to each other to learn and grow. Age is just a number I have seen myself go from being an upstart kid to a balding professional. But I
I’ve been in this business close to two decades now. They say experience is a wonderful teacher, and I can tell you through my experience of working with other photographers that I’ve been able to identify three distinct photographer types. Perhaps you can relate with one of them. So here
There are a LOT of really cool photography tools out there these days. At one point it was really just a battle for the top spot with two brands. Now there are so many more options. Sure, people still love their brands, but there are so many great cameras out
Good, I was hoping the title would grab your attention! If you’re already a serious photographer, great. You will relate to what is being said. If you want to be a serious photographer or you’re curious, my hope is that you find these tips useful. How I used my skills
I’ve been using Lightroom on my smartphone and computer for about six months. There’s a lot to love about Adobe’s cloud version of Lightroom: The ability to import on my computer, then edit and export on my phone being the major draw card for me. But it’s not all good
I’ve been a professional photographer since 2005, around the time digital was coming of age in the photography world. The shift to digital represented a sea change for those who made a living on film photography. Since that time, I’ve seen a lot of changes and I’ve also worked many genres
I’ve long been intrigued by the Adobe Lightroom product. While it’s often seen as the younger brother to its sibling, Lightroom Classic, “new” Lightroom does a great job of editing photos. Couple that with its online sync capabilities and mobile camera capture functions, and you really have a product that
Earlier in December, Meero, a startup company that helps photographers devote their time to their passion, announced the result of its State of Photography report, in partnership with Picter. Meero surveyed over 5,000 photographers and videographers across the globe. Launched in October 2019, Meero surveyed over 5,000 photographers and videographers,
