Building an indoor studio allows you to create the exact portraits you want. Studios can be simple to make, but to get truly excellent portraits, you’ll need more than just a camera and some free space. Here are three tools you should get. 1. Portrait Backdrops A studio would be incomplete without several great backdrops. […]
What is Monochrome Photography?
Stripping away the color can sometimes reveal a more simplified, timeless beauty in a photograph. Monochromatic photography is a type of photography that uses a single color or tone. Common monochromatic photographs are black and white, but they can also be made using other colors, such as blue or green. In this blog post, we’ll […]
What is Adobe Lightroom?
Adobe Lightroom is a powerful photo editing software that allows you to make various adjustments to your photos. With Lightroom, you can improve the quality of your photos, add special effects, and even create custom presets for future use. Whether you’re a professional photographer or simply someone who wants to make their photos look their […]
RAW vs JPEG in Photography
When it comes to digital photography, there are two main file formats that you will encounter: RAW and JPEG. So, what is the difference between these two formats, and which one should you be using? Shooting in RAW or JPEG is one of the biggest debates in photography, as each offers its own advantages and […]
How to Use the Histogram in Photography for Better Results
Whether you’ve realized it or not, you’ve likely seen a histogram while editing or browsing through your photos. It’s a graph that shows the tone of your image, from black (on the left) to white (on the right). The higher the peak, the more pixels of that tone are present in your image. If you’re unfamiliar […]
Elyssa Kivus | Wedding Photography Artist Feature
A divorce attorney turned wedding photographer. You don’t hear that every day. After finding her legal career less than satisfying (or more as a source of misery, actually), Elyssa Kivus put her degree in photojournalism, which she earned before going to law school, to good use. After photographing friends’ weddings and networking in the wedding industry […]
Black and White Abstract Photography by Madhur Dhingra
Black and white abstract photography, also known as black and white surrealism photography, is a beautiful art form with seemingly infinite possibilities. The style encompasses two of our favorite types of photography, black and white photography and abstract photography. Madhur Dhingra, an impressionist and abstract street photographer, has some of the most beautiful, impactful and […]
9 Ways to Create a Soft Background in Your Photos
Have you ever taken a photo and been disappointed with the Results? The Background just didn’t turn out the way you wanted it to? In this blog post, we will be discussing seven different ways that you can produce a soft background in your photos. Whether you’re using natural light or artificial light, these tips […]
30 Excellent Examples of Aerial Photography
Aerial photography is the art of taking photos from the air. It can be done with a variety of aircrafts, from hot air balloons to helicopters to planes, but the most common type of aerial photography today is with drones. The art form has existed since the mid-19th century. The first aerial photos were taken […]
Afonso Godinho | Wedding Photography Artist Feature
Offering his services in Porto, Portugal, and destinations worldwide, wedding photographer Afonso Godinho specializes in photojournalistic style coverage that authentically captures his clients emotions on one of the most important days in their lives. He directs his clients into authentic looking poses as well, which complements the natural look of his photos. We recently caught […]