Grainy Photos 101 | Causes, Fixes and Artistry

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It’s the end of the day and the sun has set. As the light fades, the night sky catches your eye and you reach for your trusty camera, intending to capture this one-of-a-kind scene. However, to your disappointment, the image you take is lost in grainy shadows, far from what you were hoping to see. A grainy …

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The Photography Mood Board | The Why and How

A mood board in photography is a compilation of photographs that represents the desired style for a photoshoot. The mood board can be created by the client, the photographer, or any other contributor to the photo shoot such as a stylist or wedding coordinator.  Whether you are shooting for an editorial piece or doing couples …

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6 Ways to Start Your Career as a Photographer

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Do you dream of becoming a professional photographer? You might wonder how to get started, whether or not you need a degree in photography or if it’s a profitable career path. In this guide, we’ll take a look at six pathways to starting your career. You might decide that some avenues are more in sync …

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18+ Selfie Poses and Ideas For Fun, Creative and Interesting Photos

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In today’s digital age, selfies have become a popular way to capture moments, express oneself, and share experiences with friends and followers. Selfies are self-portraits taken with a smartphone or a camera held at arm’s length. They allow individuals to showcase their personality, style, and creativity through various poses and expressions. If you’re looking for …

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Event Photography Tips and Inspiration

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Event photography refers to the art of capturing images at events, such as weddings, parties, conferences, and so on. Capturing the atmosphere and interactions of people within it requires an understanding of the location, people skills, and on-the-go technical camera and lighting skills. A professional event photographer should not only take excellent pictures, but also …

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Smoke Photography Tips and Ideas for Incredible Images

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Photographing smoke can be difficult because of its unpredictable nature. However, the same characteristics that make smoke difficult to photograph also make it beautiful and unique. The good news is you can use specific techniques to light and shape smoke for consistent results. Once you realize how easy it is, you’ll probably look for ways …

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PhotoCuller Review | What Is PhotoCuller?

If you’re an Apple user looking for a seamless photo editing workflow that works across your Mac, iPad, and/or iPhone, pay attention! In this PhotoCuller review, you’ll find out just how much easier your workflow could get. We’ve all been there before: downloading files from a memory card in Finder, trying to keep dozens of …

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How To Master Group Portraits | Wedding Photography Guide, Pt. 7

Welcome to part seven of our official Wedding Photography Guide, a series of weekly articles designed to teach you the fundamentals of wedding photography. In our previous article we covered how to photograph the ceremony, which includes everything from the bride’s walk down the aisle to the newlywed couple’s first kiss. This week, we present our official …

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20+ Best Friend Picture Ideas to Celebrate Your Friendship

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It’s a fact of life that friends come and go, including some of our best friends, but we can always immortalize our friendship in pictures while we’re together. With access to advanced smartphone cameras that we carry in our pockets (or handbags) daily, capturing laughter and love is only one slide and tap away. Or, …

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Pass+ Is Shutting Down: What Photographers Need to Do Now

If you deliver client galleries through Pass+, you have until October 31 to get your work off the platform. Pass+ started notifying photographers in early September by email and with a banner across the dashboard, and it’s offering a free automatic migration to Pic-Time. The r/WeddingPhotography thread that broke the news was titled “Pass+ finally …

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