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.

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Best Lightroom Presets for Incredible Results

Who among us hasn’t heard of Lightroom? Professional photographers and enthusiasts around the world use this popular (and powerful) photo editing software. Because of its popularity, several companies have designed Lightroom-compatible presets to further simplify the editing process. With presets, photographers can apply pre-made adjustments to photos and get to a final image more quickly, ... Read more

What Is a Fixed Focal Length Lens? Benefits of Shooting with Primes

As a portrait photographer, your lens choice is extremely important when it comes to your growth as a photographer. There’s a misconception among new photographers that zoom lenses are the way to go. Take a look at 3 reasons why you may want to go with a prime lens instead.
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How to Photograph a Meteor Shower: The Complete Guide

If you're looking for something exciting to do this weekend, then you should check out this year's Perseid Meteor Shower! One of the strongest, most impressive meteor showers every year, the Perseids always deliver at least a handful of truly stunning, giant meteors streaking across the sky.

DxO PhotoLab 9 Review | Precision RAW Editing, Refined by AI

DxO PhotoLab has always occupied a slightly different lane than Lightroom or Capture One. Instead of focusing first on catalog management or creative presets, DxO’s reputation has been built on something more fundamental: getting the best possible image quality out of every camera and lens you own. Specifically, noise reduction, demosaicing, and lens correction have ... Read more

Impossible Things Now Learns Your Editing Style | Here’s How It Works

If you’ve ever wished your AI editing tool could just get your style without endless tweaking, Impossible Things’ latest update might be worth checking out. The Lightroom plugin, from the same team behind DVLOP, just added a feature called “Learn From My Edits” (currently in beta), which you can find and test here. The concept ... Read more

Photography Studio Management Software Guide (Updated)

Finding the right Studio Management Software is critical for photography and videography businesses of all sizes and genres. The right software will help you do the following: Keep your leads organized Automate critical tasks, reminders and emails Avoid double bookings Provide payment options Generate invoices and useful reports for performance tracking and taxes Much more ... Read more

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
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High Angle Photography – Ideas to Try Some “From Above” Photos

High angle photography is a technique used by photographers to capture stunning aerial shots that reveal scenes from perspectives impossible to achieve at eye level. This approach involves taking photographs from an elevated vantage point, whether from the top of a building, a balcony, a hill, or even a drone hovering overhead. High angle photography ... Read more
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Black and White Landscape Photos and Tips to Inspire Your Adventures

Looking for inspiration for photographing your next road trip (or walk around the block)? Check out our curated list of black and white landscape photos!
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Sitting Pose Tips, Ideas and Common Mistakes

You can have the best, most perfectly prepared subject with phenomenal hair, makeup and styling and have gorgeous light at your disposal, but bad or mediocre posing will make it all moot. Even an experienced model who knows how to work the camera can use a little coaching to look best from the camera’s perspective ... Read more
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Best Engagement Photography Locations In Raleigh, North Carolina

Dave Shay

I haven’t always called Raleigh home, but after working in over 20 states and countless cities, it’s become my favorite ...

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Photographing the Northern Lights: The Ultimate Background

Tony Prower

Photographing the Aurora Borealis can be pretty tricky. In this article we consider 2 techniques to make more of the foreground in your Northern Lights scene.

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Photography Is Not About Gear, It’s About Your Subject.

Josh Line

Take some time to focus on the person in front of your camera and you may be surprised at what you find out about them and how your images can transform.

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10 Incredible Images and How They Were Shot

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Get behind the lens with these photographers as they tell you how they conceptualized a recent favorite image.

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The Story Behind the Photographs, with Marius Igas | SLR Lounge Awards Artist Feature

Andy & Amii Kauth

For Marius Igas, when it comes to photography advice, "find your niche, do what you love, do it with passion, and never stop learning!"

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6 Tips On How To Shoot A Fashion Campaign

Anita Sadowska

Here are six tips to help you organize and direct a successful fashion photo campaign without the client being present.

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11 Pros Tell Us About The Gear They Regret Buying

Shivani Reddy

What works for you may not work for someone else.

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Boudoir Lighting for a Moody Look

Olga Tenyanin

Learning to see light is essential, if not the most important thing, for a photographer.

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Shooting Tip | Controlling Your Color Accuracy In Camera

Wendell Weithers

As you progress in photography, you become increasingly aware of the importance of focusing on the details. These are the ...

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What Is A Stop Of Light? (Explained in Simple Terms)

Wendell Weithers

There are many concepts in photography that are difficult to wrap your head around, and one that can be especially ...

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5 Incredible Photography Courses for Moms

Tanya Goodall Smith

If you're a mom wanting to learn how to take better pictures of your kids or a budding photographer looking to improve your skills, look no further. Here are 5 incredible photography courses for moms I wholeheartedly recommend.

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5 Essential Infographics For The Beginner Photographer

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Photography is a fascinating and rewarding hobby, but it can also be overwhelming for beginners who are just starting out. ...

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