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 Keep Camera Battery Warm in Cold Weather

Use this quick tip to keep your batteries warm while you're shooting in extremely cold temperatures.

How & Why To Shoot On Colored Seamless Backgrounds | Improving Your Portraits

Regardless of your subject, the inclusion of colored seamless backgrounds can differentiate and improve your work.
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Best iPhone Camera Accessories to Expand Your Creative Toolkit

The iPhone is not just a phone; it’s a highly portable device with some of the best camera technology you can have. With the iPhone’s camera, you can exercise your creativity and build your photography skills everywhere you go. It’s also worth noting that the iPhone camera only represents the foundation. Like most conventional cameras, ... Read more

Best CRM for Photographers: Real Tools, Real Photographers, Real Results

Photographers lose more potential bookings to a disorganized inbox than they care to admit. A bride emails on a Tuesday afternoon, they’re on a shoot, and by the time they circle back three days later, she’s already signed with someone else. Sound familiar? This isn’t a problem you solve with better time management or more ... Read more
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Learn the Art of Visual Storytelling Through Photography

Storytelling in photography is an invaluable tool that allows us to communicate beyond words and deliver a visual narrative that touches our hearts and minds alike.  An image, or a set of images, that tell a story can have a profound impact on the viewers, connecting with them on a level beyond the aesthetics of ... Read more
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Forest Photography Tips & Guide for Better Photos

Forest photography offers a unique creative challenge: capturing the interplay of light filtering through canopies, the textures of ancient bark, and the mood that only woodlands can provide. Whether you’re drawn to misty morning scenes, dramatic light rays, or intimate details of forest floors, mastering forest photography requires understanding both technical skills and the unique ... Read more
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PPI vs DPI: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters to Photographers

PPI and DPI are both very important terms for any photographer who wants to display their images as beautifully as possible.

Aiarty Video Enhancer: Clean Up Noisy, Low-Light Footage and Upscale to 4K (New Year Deal)

With 2026 underway, creators looking to bring new life to their old, noisy, or low-resolution videos should take note of a compelling promotion from Aiarty. The company’s AI Video Enhancer, a desktop application designed to upscale, denoise, and restore footage, is now available at its lowest price ever as part of a New Year special. ... Read more

How to Use a Light Meter for Film

Metering film is the most common cause of frustration amongst new film shooters, but it’s also one of the most important skills to master. Incorrect metering can lead to wasted sessions, missed shots, and lots of wasted money on film. The good news? Once you understand the fundamentals, metering becomes second nature. In this article, ... Read more

Your Guide to Wedding Poses For Grooms

On a couple’s wedding day, brides are usually the show-stoppers, receiving the most pampering while preparing for the big day in order to take her groom and guests’ breath away when they get to see her. Photographers often think of a wedding as a bride’s day, but it’s important that we give grooms our all ... Read more
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Recreating a Cinematic Tech Commercial Like Apple

David Crewe

Over the last few years, the technology used in video and animation has improved by leaps and bounds making it ...

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Elevate Your Wedding & Engagement Photography in 7 Steps | Foreground Elements & Special FX

Sean Lewis

In this article, we're going to look at different ways to use foreground elements and special effects to make the most of your location and boost visual interest in your photos

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Professional Models Teach You How To Pose for Better Self-Portraits

David Crewe

Given that we’re all under a lockdown currently, it’s likely most of us “don’t have any models laying around the ...

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3 Simple Photography Composition Rules for Using Depth of Field

Pye

Here are three photography composition rules for controlling depth of field!

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Five Ways to Batch Process Your Images In Lightroom

Shivani Reddy

If you find yourself spending hours in front of your screen, fine-tuning each image, wondering how the time passes you ...

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How To Create a Silhouette + 15 Silhouette Photography Examples

Shivani Reddy

Learn how to create a silhouette and see examples of moody silhouette photography from our Facebook community!

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7 Must-Have Shots When Shooting Wedding Reception Details

Michelle Ford

If you only had 15 minutes to shoot the reception room for detail shots and a lot of pressure on your hands, make sure you get the necessary 'safe' shots first. Watch the video and see what's on our 7 must have reception detail shot list.

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Tips for Photographing Your Own Children

André Audet

I thought I would share some of the most common tips that I give to my students when they ask me for advice on photographing their own children. By the way, these tips apply to all types of cameras, so no need for a fancy expensive camera to apply these guiding principles!

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Five Creative Portraits in a Crappy Parking Lot

Pye

Forced to shoot in a crappy location? Try out these 5 creative portrait photo ideas!

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One Simple Trick to Better Compositions in Your Photography

Pye

Here is one simple thing to do before pressing your shutter to help you create more compelling photography.

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5 Key Concepts From Annie Leibovitz’s MasterClass on the Art of the Photo

Sean Lewis

In her MasterClass, photography icon Annie Leibovitz shares her unique insight into the art of photography. Here are 5 key concepts from the class that photographers can (and should) apply directly to their own photographic journey.

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How to Remove Light Stands via Compositing in Less than 2 Minutes

Pye

I'm going to show you a simple Photoshop compositing technique that you can use to remove light stands from your images in less than two minutes.

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