Forced perspective photography is when the subject of an image looks smaller/larger or closer/farther away than it actually is. This optical illusion happens when the background and foreground of a photo seem to interact due to the photo’s composition. This technique is often used humorously, but it can also be beautiful, meaningful, and even practical. […]
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Winter Photography Tips for Landscape Photographers
If you are a landscape photographer, you likely have a love/hate relationship with winter photography. Winter is one of the best times to get out and shoot, but the logistics are much more challenging than in other seasons. Roads are slick, trails are covered, your camera gear doesn’t always work as well, and it can […]
This New Year, Become a Better Photographer by Doing Less
A few years ago, Greg McKeown wrote a book called Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, in which he argues that to be successful, you have to focus on a few important things and ignore everything else. His ideas and strategies are useful in many different areas of life, including photography. In this post, we’ll […]
Surf Photography Tips: Learn the Basics of Taking Great Photos in the Water
Spending time floating amongst the waves in the ocean can be quite therapeutic, just like photography, especially when you’re free of deadlines and other work obligations. Combine photography with surfing, and you’ve got a perfect day! In this article, we’ll review 8 tips for surf photography, from keeping your gear safe to actual surf photography […]
30 Creative Business Card Designs For Photographers
Business cards date back to the 17th century, though they’ve changed a lot in 400 years. At first, they were mainly used as advertisements, handed out in public squares or markets. Called “trade cards”, they helped customers find a business at a time when streets weren’t numbered. Trade cards were strictly for public use. In […]
Photography Techniques: Macro
Macro photography is a unique style that requires a specialized technique to get sharp, close-up shots. Lighting, focusing, and composition are all a bit different when you’re shooting a subject from this close. With that in mind, I’ve put together a few key areas of macro that you should be aware of. These points are […]
How to Get Started Shooting Nighttime Landscapes
Photographing landscapes at night is a great way to expand your skillset and create unique images. Shooting at night has its own set of challenges, but it can be a very rewarding way to capture the landscape. This post is intended to offer a few tips to get you started in nighttime landscape photography. Caption: […]
7 Tips For Promoting Your Photography Business
Running your own photography business takes a lot of work and dedication, but it can also be one of the most rewarding endeavors of your life. You get to be your own boss and do what you love for pay. You’re constantly learning and honing your skills, both in photography and business. Someone photographers love […]
Common Lightroom Mistakes to Avoid
For photographers of any skill level, programs like Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw have a lot of information to learn. It can be challenging to create an efficient and effective workflow for storing and processing your photos. This post is not meant to be a guide on how to process your photos in Lightroom, but […]
What Makes a Great Fine Art Architectural Photograph?
Every person you ask might have a different answer to the question, what makes a great fine art architectural photograph? However, in my experience, there are a few key factors that are necessary for transforming a good image into a great one. Great architectural images often follow these 3 features: Composition. In architectural photography, you […]