The 200mm F/2.0 Lens | 15 Photos That Will Make You Need One
The 200mm F/2.0 Lens is a dream lens for almost every portrait photographer.
Christopher Lin
Tea Ceremony Photography: A Wedding Pro’s Field Guide
You’ve got maybe forty minutes, a living room packed with three generations of one family, a television nobody thought to switch off, and the single most emotional moment of the whole wedding day about to unfold in a space the size of a parking spot. That’s a tea ceremony, and tea ceremony photography rewards preparation …
Smash Cake Photography: Tips and Tricks to Get Your Best Shots
A one-year-old will demolish a buttercream cake in about four minutes, and maybe thirty seconds of that gives you the frame the parents actually order a wall print of. Everything else is prep, patience, and knowing where to stand. We added smash cake sessions to our family brand, Line and Roots, a couple of years …
Eye Photography: Essential Tips for Capturing Stunning Eye Shots
Eyes have long held the fascination of painters and photographers alike. Because of their particular details and nuances, like their unique colors and shapes or their ability to convey emotions and personalities, eyes make great subjects. There’s something mesmerizing about this small but incredibly complex organ. You can find examples of eye photography in everything …
10 Bridal Poses for Wedding Photographers
Everyone needs inspiration at some point throughout their career, whether it be from reading, watching, or observing. We’ve gathered a total of 10 bridal poses that might get you out of a tricky situation on your next wedding – from the standard flattering poses to the more complex and intricate ones, we’ve got you covered. …
Beach Photography Tips From Professionals
Stuck shooting the portrait sessions at the beach? Here are some tips to get your creativity flowing again!
8 Maternity Photography Tips and Ideas (Updated)
Here are a few tips to help you get through your first maternity session.
Understanding Balance in Photography
Balance is a compositional technique in photography that juxtaposes images within a frame so that the objects are of equal visual weight. When different parts of a photo command your attention equally, perfect balance is achieved. In photography, there are two main techniques of balance you should be aware of: formal and informal. We’ll discuss the difference between each and how they can affect your photo.
15 Couple Maternity Photoshoot Ideas, Poses, and Tips
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey that deserves to be celebrated and documented. Capturing the moments of this special time with a maternity photoshoot allows us to create lasting memories and showcase the love and anticipation surrounding the arrival of the little one. When it comes to maternity photos, we often focus on the expectant mother …
How to Get The Dark and Moody Photography Style
Dark and moody photography is a style that is characterized by rich, warm, deep colors and shadows. This type of photography often, but not always, has a dramatic, mysterious, or somber feeling. The style can be used to capture a wide range of genres and subjects, from landscape scenes to portraits. While the dark and …
15+ Cute Couple Poses: Capturing Love and Joy in Every Frame
Capturing the essence of love and joy in couples photography is pretty much always the goal, but achieving it requires preparation. The secret generally lies in posing. And, while finding the perfect poses that showcase the couple’s connection might seem challenging at first, it’s a learnable skill that can open up artistic creativity. Whether you’re …
How to Make Money with Photography (A Complete List)
Most photographers who want to turn their skills into income already know the obvious answer: shoot for clients. But the range of ways you can actually make money with a camera — or with photography skills that don’t require a camera in your hand at all — is much wider than most people realize. This …
