Having a blurry background can make the subject stand out when it comes to photography and it can be a powerful compositional tool to draw attention to the subject. You will be able to capture images with blurry backgrounds even using a smartphone (an iPhone or an android phone) that you have in hand. It may seem difficult to achieve that effect, but With the right techniques, some creative thinking and visual perception it is quite easy.
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How To Shoot Infrared Photography
Infrared photography is cherished for its surreal vibe – it can make trees radiant pink or white and skies dark or with unusual color casts. This otherworldly quality can turn your landscapes into beautiful dreamscapes – infrared photography is definitely worth the effort! This type of photography captures the spectrum of light humans can’t detect […]
There is something quite magical about images taken at night, isn’t there? Night photography, especially late-night photography, can often convey a sense of calm and tranquillity that we rarely see at other times of the day. But there is so much more to night photography than taking a simple photograph of a lit-up building. We […]
Photography has the power to lighten up our lives, and what a great thing it is to start our days by seeing some beautiful images in the comfort of our seats! Here is our weekly wrap-up – where you’ll find finely curated photos from the general chit-chat blended with some creative shots from Tersha’s 626th […]
If your looking for the best photography software of 2020, then this rundown will help you out. With so many options, here’s a photographer’s take.
Winter season brings us many exciting opportunities to improve our photography or try something creative and step out of our comfort zone. Snow is somewhat tricky to photograph because it’s easy to overexpose images with snow or have issues picking the right white balance, but how about icicles? They are beautiful because they are very […]
Stonehenge. A majestic, mysterious, and over 5000 years old. All very well, but what has this got to do with photography, I hear you ask. If you have ever met anyone that has been to Stonehenge, or indeed if you have been yourself, there is one recurring theme in people’s thoughts of it. It’s relatively […]
Photography has the power to lighten up our lives, and what a great thing it is to start our days by seeing some beautiful images in the comfort of our seats! Here is our weekly wrap-up – you’ll find finely curated photos from the general chit-chat blended with some creative shots from Tersha’s 625th challenge […]
Any half serious mobile photographer is eventually going to be curious about the best photography apps for their phone.
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If your looking for the best photography software of 2020, then this rundown will help you out. With so many options, here’s a photographer’s take.
Here is a list of gifts for photographers that contains something for everyone.
Every photographer loves reading about the craft, so we have put together what we think are the best photography magazines around at the moment.
We have done the legwork in finding the best photo printer in 2022 for your needs in this in-depth article. We have endeavored to find the things to look out for with printers and why you will want to take a look at our overall winner.
Does a camera lens coated in dust mean that it isn’t a high-quality lens? Today we are talking about vintage lenses for portraits. Modern equipment like a digital camera, has made capturing great photos even easier for photographers. But they can sometimes lack the creative element and feel of vintage lenses. While, there are a lot of filters or editing that can be done to make modern images have a vintage feel, actually using an affordable lens like a vintage lens is the best way to achieve a real vintage style image.
20 Best Camera & Lens Cleaning Kits
Photographer’s invest quite some money in gear and accessories and it is important to keep these equipment in good shape both for the sake of gear health and photo quality. A camera and lens cleaning kit is important and is one of the best friends a photographer can have. It might not be something attractive to carry, but it is quite an important kit to carry along especially if you travel and photograph outdoors quite often. Here are some of the best camera and lens cleaning kits that we recommend.
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I don’t recall ever meeting anyone who claimed to not be fascinated to some degree by the night sky. There’s just something hypnotic about gazing upon objects that are billions of years old and light years away, yet so many people feel a rather close affinity with these distant bodies. Learning how to photograph the […]
A great food photograph can do a lot of things! It can make a viewer hungry, it can convince a diner to order a dish and it can sell a hell of a lot of food and recipe books. As an amateur or professional food photographer, knowing how to photograph food to get great results […]
Astronomy photography (astrophotography) is probably one of the most difficult types of photography that can be undertaken by the amateur photographer. It is also one of the most inspirational types of photography and is always immensely popular. Luckily for us, some amateur photographers still take the time to equip and train themselves and so are […]
Boudoir photography sessions have become extremely popular in the last ten years, along with maternity photo sessions. The reason behind this is possibly the fact that modern women are getting more and more confident about their bodies, no matter their shape and size. There are so many women of all ages and backgrounds who are […]
A headshot is a type of portrait photo which shows a person’s face and includes their shoulders as well. Even though photographing headshots seems pretty easy and straightforward, there are some tricks you need to know in order to make your clients truly satisfied with your work. Headshots are really important because they are usually […]
No matter what, one thing holds true for sure – wedding photography has to be extraordinary! Beautiful, emotional and in a way, magical. Here is a technical guide on how to capture those wonderful moments.
Learning how to photograph the moon has long been one of the greatest joys of a photographer’s journey in learning. For centuries the moon has captivated people, given direction and provided hours of enjoyment and wonderment. Being the brightest object in the night sky, it’s something photographers of all levels can shoot, however, it does take planning and preparation to accomplish. In this article, we will look at how to photograph the moon along with some amazing moon images in the end for inspiration.
Baby photography is one of the most rewarding and, at the same time, most challenging genres of portraiture. It’s not easy to get those perfect baby shots you often see on Instagram and Pinterest – it takes a lot of time and practice. Babies are unpredictable, they grow fast, and on top of that, they […]
If you are just starting your photography journey, here is a beginners guide to photography, including some of the fundamentals, you will encounter as you take your first step.