Understanding light and lighting is part of being a good photographers. This includes knowing when and how to use flash, when NOT to use flash, and some ways to avoid using flash in your photos. Here are a few quick tips to help you understand how you can use (and avoid) flash in your photography […]
10 Tips to Instantly Improve Your Compositions
A good composition is critical to any successful photograph. Every photographer, from the world’s top pros to a novice with a smart phone, must make compositional decisions when taking a photo. Here is a list of quick ways to help improve your compositions. 1. Subject Probably the single most important element of a photograph is […]
Flowers, The Perfect Model: Beautiful Photos by Tammy Schild
Flowers tend to be one of the first subjects that new photographers set their eyes on. Flowers are already so beautiful, and they don’t fidget or run away. Photographing flowers should be easy. In the end, though, their natural beauty and commonness can make them harder to photograph, not easier. Your photo has to somehow […]
How to Photograph Squirrels: Great Tips and Photos by Gladys Klip
If you browse through Dutch photographer Gladys Klip’s wildlife photos, you might begin to wonder how she’s managed to get such clear, beautiful photos of so many animals. She’s photographed animals ranging from bears and wolves to foxes and little owls. Such variety not only shows her love of nature, but also her patience and […]
20 Outdoor Photographers You Should Follow on Instagram
With the focus on photography and short videos, Instagram has become one of the most popular social media platforms for photographers. It’s also allowed fans of interesting photographers to follow their adventures, see new photos, and become inspired by their work. What makes Instagram so great is its simplicity, ease of use, beautiful presentation of […]
Adding People to the Scene: Turn a Good Photo Into a Great Photo
This is part 5 of The Simple Guide to Photographing Big Mountains. Part 1: A Simple Guide to Photographing Big Mountains Part 2: The Right Light Part 3: Composition Tips Part 4: Star Images Part 5: Adding People to the Scene People Photographing people in a mountainous environment can be a great way to complete […]
Star Images: How to Photograph the Celestial Bodies in the Mountains
This is part 4 of The Simple Guide to Photographing Big Mountains. Part 1: A Simple Guide to Photographing Big Mountains Part 2: The Right Light Part 3: Composition Tips Part 4: Star Images Part 5: Adding People to the Scene Stars Photographing stars can be a great way to get a unique image of […]
Composition Tips: Learn to Capture Great Mountain Photography Shots
This is part 3 of The Simple Guide to Photographing Big Mountains. Part 1: A Simple Guide to Photographing Big Mountains Part 2: The Right Light Part 3: Composition Tips Part 4: Star Images Part 5: Adding People to the Scene Composition Tips One of the best photography tips I ever heard came from the […]
The Right Light: The Most Important Element in Mountain Photography
This is part 2 of A Simple Guide to Photographing Big Mountains. Part 1: A Simple Guide to Photographing Big Mountains Part 2: The Right Light Part 3: Composition Tips Part 4: Star Images Part 5: Adding People to the Scene Light The right light can make or break photographs. It is the most important […]
10 Fun DIY Photography Lighting Projects to Save You Money
Photography is often gratifying, but rarely lucrative. Being a professional or even amateur photographer can push you buy expensive equipment without ‘paying you back’ financially. Sometimes even the basic equipment you need for new projects can seem out of your budget. When this happens, you might be tempted to abandon those projects altogether. Instead of […]