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 Photograph Fireworks | Tutorials and Tips (Updated)
Whether you've never tried photographing fireworks or you're a seasoned pro, you'll find interesting, inspiring, and useful information in this roundup!
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.
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.
6 Techniques to Create Great Images Anywhere
We're going to show you 6 techniques for creating better images, regardless of the camera you're using or the scene in which you're working.
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.
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.
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, ...
