One Sunday night in March, Wendy Teal, a photographer based in the Niagara region, was alerted by friends to a Facebook post. It was a groom hoping to find someone to shoot a wedding at the last minute. Looking for a photographer to do a small wedding ceremony in Fort Erie, Ontario. My fiancé’s mom […]
Inspiration
40 Inspiring Examples of Blue Hour Photography
While most photographers know about the Golden Hour, there’s another time of day that’s equally incredible but less familiar: the Blue Hour. As its name implies, the Blue Hour is a special time when the sky has a vivid blue/purple hue. The natural lighting is dim enough to bring out the darkness, yet light enough […]
40 Outstanding Golden Hour Photos for Your Inspiration
The “Golden Hour” is a unique time just after sunrise and just before sunset when light is especially beautiful. The angle of the sun creates strong shadows and brings out textures that are not always visible during the day. The light is also softer and more even, like a natural softbox. The Golden Hour can […]
5 Ways To Be A More Creative Photographer In the New Year
Staying creative and innovative can be a challenge when you’ve been in photography for a while. At some point, you may get the feeling that you’ve taken every possible photo and that there’s no reason to keep going. Because you’ve stopped growing creatively, you’re at risk of losing your passion for your job or hobby. […]
2018 Photography Challenge: 52 Places to Photograph
In 2017, we created a Photography Challenge with 52 subjects to photograph throughout the year. Some of you took on this challenge and shared all your shots with us. We loved seeing your creativity, dedication, and cool photos, so we decided to do the same thing for 2018, only with a twist. Instead of photographing […]
10 Professional Outdoor Photographers Share Their Photography Advice
A successful outdoor photographer has many years of experience of learning their photography techniques and style that leads to their work being elevated to the next level of becoming a professional. Whether their focus is finding beautiful landscape compositions in unique places or hanging off a wall in Yosemite taking photos of world-class climbers, success […]
30 Yummy Examples of Food Photography to Make Your Mouth Water
Food photography has exploded in the past decade, partly thanks to the rise of social media and smartphones. Unlike twenty or thirty years ago, it’s now easy to “share” a meal with friends--or, at least, share what the meal looks like. Whether you’re excited about trying something new or proud of something you’ve made, a […]
5 Great Kitchen Photography Ideas
You don’t have to travel far to find subjects worth photographing. Your kitchen is a perfect example. There are an incredible number of photography subjects in your cabinets, drawers, and refrigerator, just waiting to be discovered. Fruits, vegetables, cutlery, drinks, and whatever you’re making for dinner are all great subjects for practicing your photography skills. […]
40 Beautiful Examples of Cloudscape Photography
Clouds are a timeless photography subject. They’re beautiful and constantly changing, giving photographers fresh inspiration every hour. They make great backgrounds, too. Depending on the weather or time of day, you can use clouds to evoke all kinds of emotions, from grief to bliss. For these reasons, we decided to include clouds in our 2017 […]
22 Delightful Santa Monica Pier Pictures
The Santa Monica Pier has been enjoyed by visitors and residents for over 100 years. Pacific Park, the local amusement park, is one of the main attractions there, featuring a Ferris wheel, carousel, and many other activities that entertain and delight its guests. The park along with restaurants, shops, and a variety of shows and […]