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What is broad lighting in portrait photography? And what is short lighting? Understanding the differences between these two studio lighting patterns can be difficult, especially when you’re just starting out. But they’re a great way to add variety to your portraiture, and as you’ll soon see, they’re easy to produce! Below, I’ll share everything you […]
Do you want to capture beautiful, eye-catching real estate photos? You’ve come to the right place. Real estate photography might seem difficult and even high pressure, but with a little know-how, you can start creating outstanding images right away. I’ve spent plenty of time learning the ins and outs of real estate and house photography, […]
The beauty dish is one of my absolute favorite light modifiers – but it can be intimidating for beginners, and can even confuse serious portrait shooters. That’s why, in this article, I share everything you need to know about beauty dish photography, from the lighting basics all the way to my favorite setups. I also […]
Side lighting adds atmosphere and can provide a wonderful sense of depth in your photos. But what actually is side lighting? And how can you work with side lighting for the best possible results? In this article, we’ll take a detailed look at side lighting. I’ll show you how to use it, I’ll explain when […]
Magnifying glass photography is a great way to capture unique and creative photos – but how does it work? And how can you get the best results? In this article, I explain everything you need to know about capturing eye-catching photos with a magnifying glass, including: What magnifying glass photography actually is A step-by-step approach […]
Looking for travel photography quotes that’ll instruct, motivate, and inspire? In this article, I share my top 25 favorite quotes for travel photographers of all stripes, including beginners, hobbyists, and even professionals. I’ve tried to include a mix of sources, so while some of the quoted photographers are classic travel shooters, others are much more […]
This article was updated in December 2023 with contributions from Kaspars Grinvalds, Karen Quist, and Darlene Hildebrandt. Want to know how to pose men so your portraits consistently shine? Posing men isn’t especially difficult, yet many beginner portrait photographers struggle to produce nice, clean, high-quality results – and that’s where we come in. In this […]
As a photographer, you know that creating stunning images doesn’t end when you press the shutter button. Post-production is where the magic truly happens—where you refine, enhance, and bring your creative vision to life. But let’s face it: Editing can be time-consuming, especially when it comes to tricky tasks like background removal. Whether you’re a […]
Photographers are part of a very romantic profession; they capture every moment of life with their lenses and tell every story with their photos. Pro photographers and photography enthusiasts are a huge group – so if you are also looking for meaningful gifts for photographers, take a look at this article for some different photography […]
Are you looking for forced perspective examples? We’ve got you covered! In this article, we share 16 amazing examples of forced perspective photography. We also offer a handful of quick tips – so that if you want to capture some beautiful images of your own, you know exactly what to do. Ready to be blown […]