Christopher Lin 
The difference between a good photo and a great photo often comes down to its composition. A composition with multiple layers is often more complex and interesting. The three layers in a photograph, a video, or a painting are 1) the foreground, 2) middle ground, and 3) background. Understanding and visualizing these layers helps to …
Golden hour gives you roughly 20 to 40 minutes of the most flattering natural light you’ll ever work with, and most photographers waste at least half of it. The light changes fast, the window is short, and if you haven’t planned the session around it, you’ll spend the best minutes scrambling for a location instead …
The 200mm F/2.0 Lens is a dream lens for almost every portrait photographer.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Stuck shooting the portrait sessions at the beach? Here are some tips to get your creativity flowing again!
Here are a few tips to help you get through your first maternity session.
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.
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 …
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 …
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