Category: Photography

  • How to Photograph Your Own Cookbook

    [ad_1] It’s one thing to plan a restaurant shoot or a client brief for a particular project, but how do you go about planning and photographing a much longer project, like a cookbook? In this post, I’m sharing my tips on how to photograph a self-published cookbook, but the advice holds true for a longer…

  • Easily Create Dramatic Portraits on a Budget

    [ad_1] We photographers love gear. If you’re like me, you probably have a corner (or a basement) filled with modifiers, filters, lenses, lights, and more. The truth is that we don’t need a ton of expensive gear to create dramatic results, and in my latest video, I will show you how to create a Rembrant-style…

  • Learn How This Vintage Nude Pin-up Portrait Was Lit and Photographed

    [ad_1] The pin-up model was one of the most iconic styles of the 20th century, and even today, decades after its heyday, it is still a very recognizable and eye-catching look that makes for great portraits. In this great video tutorial, you will learn how a vintage nude pin-up portrait was conceptualized, lit, and photographed. …

  • The Essential Zoom Lenses for Landscape Photography

    [ad_1] When it comes to landscape photography, you can certainly use prime lenses, but most professionals prefer the versatility and convenience of a zoom lens. So, what are the essential zoom lenses for a landscape photographer? This excellent video tutorial features an experienced landscape shooter discussing the three essential zoom lenses for the genre.  Coming…

  • How You Can Start Making Money by Doing Photography

    [ad_1] One of the questions I had when starting out was how to get jobs. How to turn my hobby into money? The advice on the internet was few and far between. So, here is my advice to anyone who wants to take the next step and make some cash from their art. I know…

  • A Long-term Review of the M1 Ultra Mac Studio

    [ad_1] Apple’s transition to the company’s own chips has seen a massive increase in power and efficiency, and nothing has shown more raw capabilities than the M1 Ultra chip in the Mac Studio. So, how does the computer hold up after several months of usage? This great video review takes a look at the computer…

  • 3 Portrait Photography Mistakes and How to Fix Them

    [ad_1] Portrait photography is a popular genre that challenges a variety of skills, both with technical skills like your handling your camera and lighting and with more subjective skills like working with subjects. If you would like to improve your portraiture, check out this fantastic video tutorial that discusses three common mistakes and what you…

  • 8 Helpful Tips to Improve Your Landscape Photography

    [ad_1] Landscape photography is a challenging genre that requires strong technique, the ability to forecast and adapt to conditions, creative vision, and a lot more. If you would like to improve your landscape images, check out this fantastic video tutorial that features an experienced photographer discussing eight tips that will help you create better, more…

  • This Is the Only Lens You Absolutely Must Own for Fuji X Mount

    [ad_1] At the risk of enraging loyal Fuji fanboys and fangirls everywhere, I have decided that the best thing to happen to Fuji shooters in a long while is the release of a third-party lens. That lens, the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD, has the potential to be a polarizing (as in, divisive,…

  • This Is What You Get When You Settle For Cheap Filters

    [ad_1] Do you really have to spend so much on filters in landscape photography? What could go wrong in going for cheap alternatives? Many landscape photographers would agree that while ND filters can be quite expensive, they are the pieces of gear that you should never compromise on. Some top-quality ND filters can cost up…