What is the difference between a cold shoe vs. hot shoe mount? They may look the same and sound similar, but the distinction is day and night, or better yet, hot and cold. Not understanding the difference isn’t the...
The greatest challenge for Father's Day weekend is finding the best gift for good ole' dad to delight in. Despite him reiterating that no matter what gift you get him, he'll "like it.". You know deep down inside that...
Is your photo business hurting from not being in a profitable photography niche market?
It can be frustrating when you struggle to financially support your freelance photography business. Whether you’re just getting into the profession or are a veteran, it...
Time-lapse photography is an age-old trick that allows photographers and videographers to speed up time. A popular tool for shooting astrophotography, sunsets, the growth of plants, city life, and construction, time-lapse photography is a go-to for displaying subjects in fast-forward.
It’s...
All pet owners know their pet is more than just an animal. It’s a member of their family. That’s why pet photography is not the same as wildlife photography. The goal of pet photography is to capture the bond...
Sports photographers can be ambivalent in their feelings about basketball photography. Shooting basketball, unlike shooting a basketball, can be both extremely straightforward and terribly tedious. The relatively small court and large ball are easy to follow with a lens....
If you’ve used a computer, camera, or pretty much any electronic device in the last twenty years, you’re probably familiar with the acronym, USB. However, despite its wide recognition, many people don’t know what it means, or even what...
Capturing texture in photography expresses to the viewer the physicality of a scene. As much as it’s possible to do in a visual medium, texture in photography communicates how the objects in your image physically feel.
The aspects of an...
For those adventurous enough to brave the cold and harsh environment, winter photography can be a real joy. A lush snow-covered landscape, an ice pond at sunset, or a model displaying the latest snow wear — winter photoshoot ideas...
What makes a great photo? Given the subjective nature of art, that can be hard to say. However, there are some notable similarities in the composition of the most renowned visual artworks. We’ve compiled 10 of the most popular composition techniques used in art and photography to create visually appealing scenes....
