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.
How to Take Sharp Photos in 12 Tips
In this article, I'm going to look at what contributes to a photo's sharpness, and what you can do to maximize the sharpness of your images.
Best Smoke Bombs for Photography & Tips on How to Use Them
We found the best smoke bomb for photography and wanted to offer 5 tips on how to use them safely and creatively.
10 Characteristics of a Good Photo
While studying our art over the last decade, we compiled a list of ten characteristics most often found in the best photos. Here they are.
ISO, Aperture & Shutter Speed | A Cheat Sheet For Beginners
One of the first things you must learn as a new photographer is the relationship between ISO, aperture and shutter speed. Here's a little cheat-sheet to help you remember.
RAW vs JPEG | The Ultimate Visual Guide (Updated)
Gain a full understanding of RAW vs JPEG with this ultimate visual guide. This article is designed to teach you the differences between RAW and JPEG (JPG) from a pragmatic real world point of view. Thus, we will be using a lot of actual image examples to help show the exact concrete differences.
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, ...
4 Ways to Incorporate More Color Into Your Photography
Want to learn how to capture vibrant colors in photography? Here are 4 ways!
Valentine’s Day Photoshoot Ideas, Tips and Examples
5 quick, affordable and easy photo valentines you can make with your kids. No complicated backdrops or expensive craft supplies needed.
How to Use Photography Surface Boards
As photographers, we rely on several different pieces of gear to practice our trade. Some, like zoom lenses or 5-in-1 ...
Self Portrait Ideas To Do At Home
In this video Daniel Horvath quickly shows 10 (+1) Creative Ideas for Selfies at home while using just normal everyday items.
