If you find understanding white balance to be a mysterious concept, you are not alone. Many do. The numbers and settings used can be a little confusing if you aren’t familiar with them. In addition, this is not something we notice in our day-to-day lives. It is something that our digital camera picks up that…
Photography Editing Trends: What’s in and what’s out as we head into 2020 We just started a new decade. 2020. I remember thinking about the year 2020 back when I was a kid and it seemed so far away. Like flying cars run by garbage kind of far away. And yet here we are. So…
A stop of light is to photography what a cup of flour is to a bakery. Learn what it means and why understanding it makes you a better photographer. I’m honestly not sure how I ever got an A in my college photography class. Looking back some twenty years later, I had absolutely no real…
Get ready to crush it next year with these 20 (+4 more) Photography Goals for 2020! As the decade draws to a close, our thoughts turn to reflection and planning. Was your decade meaningful? Was your year everything you wanted to to be? Why or why not? If you need a little inspiration to start…
Understanding the zone system in photography makes you a better, more consistent photographer. Have you ever photographed a session and felt like you rocked it, only to pull those images up in post-production have your exposure completely out of whack? Have you ever photographed a white dress only to see it looks gray in your…
We give you the lowdown on buying used photography equipment! Just about every photographer I know has a wish list that’s at least a dozen items deep. But let’s face it…lenses, camera bodies and other camera accessories are expensive. To save money and expand their kit more quickly, some photographers turn to buying used photography…
So what in the world does trying new foods have to do with overcoming fear in photography? Bear with me and you’ll find out. I stood at my kitchen counter last night, eagerly slicing up mangos for my family’s dinner. Just the smell of them had my mouth watering. These mangos were perfectly ripe, full…
Self-portrait photography will challenge your technical skills and your creativity! The word selfie didn’t become part of our cultural lexicon until sometime in 2013. But self-portrait photography has been around almost as long as photography itself. Robert Cornelius used his camera in the back of his family’s store to take his own portrait as early…
What would you do if a client asked you to capture some last photos of their dying family member? Perhaps you’ve thought about joining an organization that captures the last memories a parent has with their still born baby. We’ll share our tips for how to approach bereavement photography with empathy, respect, and dignity. Bereavement…
Crawl before you walk! We’re starting at the beginning of baby photography to start your growth spurt in this industry off right! Baby photography is not for the faint of heart. It requires patience, stamina, a gentle touch and a strong stomach. But if snuggling, shushing and swaddling make your heart clench in absolute joy,…
Have you ever wondered how photographers get those gorgeous glowing outdoor portraits of their clients? You know – the ones that evoke thoughts of happy days and lazy summer evenings, using only backlight photography. After diffused light aka cloudy days, backlight photography is one of an outdoor photographer’s best kinds of lighting. Soon you’ll know…
We’ve gathered together our best photography tutorials in one location! Are you overwhelmed with learning photography? There are so many awesome resources, it’s hard to know where to start. Or what to learn next. Or maybe you start learning one skill only to get sidetracked by a separate lesson and you fall down a rabbit…
Play all day with flat lay photography! Did social media make flat lay photography popular? Or did flat lay photography drive the rise of social media? It’s almost a symbiotic relationship. Either way, these days you can’t have one without the other. But what is a flat lay, exactly? Who uses this style? Does it…
Have fun and save some time and money with these 40 photography hacks! Ever had a friend share a photography tip and you thought “Why didn’t I think of that?” Well, here are 40 new reasons you can say that! We’ve got photography hacks for weddings, portraits and even product photography! From creative DIY ideas…
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Help other entrepreneurs build their business with personal branding photography Personal branding photography is one of the fastest growing niches around. Entrepreneurs and small business owners recognize the value of high-quality photography in their own marketing efforts. Your skills can help others and both of you can achieve your business goals! What is personal branding…
Go to the head of the class with school photography jobs School photography isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s chaotic and hectic and requires a great deal of planning and organization. But if you enjoy working with kids and have the organizational skills, it can be a fun and lucrative part of your photography…