Photography Basics
The Photography basics category of our site will give you a foundation for your photography education. While many of these are considered beginner or 101 tips and tutorials, they are essential to your understanding of photography.
Camera Modes Explained: When to Use Each One
We're going to take a closer look at the four main modes available on most cameras and discuss scenarios where each mode makes the most sense. Ready? Let's dive in!
DIY Reflector | 3 Ways to Make Your Own Reflector
It's a long holiday weekend which means the beach, BBQ, and DIY projects! If you're going out to Home Depot to pick up a few tools to fix something around the house, make sure you add bead foam to your shopping list.
10 Christmas Photography Ideas and Tips
Photography and Christmas seem to go hand in hand. With all of your family and friends together, you have a ...
Cold Weather Photography Tips | How to Defrost and Save a Frozen Camera
In this first video tutorial, we're going to talk about what to do when you get frost on your camera when you shoot at night in extremely cold weather.
Optical Zoom VS Digital Zoom – What’s The Difference?
These days, almost every camera with a built-in lens has some sort of a “zoom” label on it. However, not ...
Learn How to Photograph Lightning with These 7 Essential Tips
Trying to photograph lightning can be a challenge, but the images you get will be very rewarding. No two lightning ...
The Ultimate Guide to Long Exposure Portraits
Long exposure portraits capture ethereal, dreamlike portraits that blur the lines between movement and stillness. While the advanced technique requires ...
Grainy Photos 101 | Causes, Fixes and Artistry
It’s the end of the day and the sun has set. As the light fades, the night sky catches your ...
6 Must-Have Lenses For Wedding Photography
In order to deliver a complete wedding photography product, you're going to need lenses that allow you to capture each of these aspects with artistry and creativity.
5 Tips For Shooting Wedding Portraits in Winter
When shooting in the cold, there are so many challenges to consider, but there are also many opportunities you don't have at other times of the year. Here are 5 tips for taking great couples portraits in cold climates.
The Power Of The Right Lens Choice In Mediocre Locations
Struggling trying to make magic from medicore locations? Learn from or struggles as we walk you through our lens choices to
Camera Angles: A Guide to Mastering the Art of Perspective
In photography, the angle of the camera can have a huge effect on the final image by altering the mood, ...
