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Tips for Beginners: Portrait Photography

Tips for Beginners: Portrait Photography

Portrait photographs are among the most circulated images in the photography sphere. Highlighting an individual, especially the features of their face, may seem like a simple task, but the truth is that the practice of taking successful, evocative portrait photographs is actually rather technical and precise. Beginners to the craft should expect to experience some challenges as they develop their skills. Still, there are certain things to learn while endeavoring to improve portrait photography skills that can help aspiring photographers capture exciting images.

Great Social Media Platforms for Sharing your Photography

Great Social Media Platforms for Sharing your Photography

Whether you are a professional or novice photographer, sharing your work is an important part of what you do. Even if you aren’t looking for clients, sharing your photography can help increase your renown and improve your reputation, and it also opens you up to productive feedback and new connections within the community. Because much of the artistic world has cultivated creative spaces online to share work and network, it is important for photographers to utilize these spaces to the best of their abilities. Here are a few platforms to consider using.

The Best 5 Podcasts for Photographers

The Best 5 Podcasts for Photographers

Podcasts are a great way to find new knowledge on your favorite topics and passions. One of the best ways to learn new skills as a photographer is by learning from others.  From other photographers, you can learn new creative strategies, keep your gear up to date, new...

The Different Types of Photography

The Different Types of Photography

Photography is a beautiful expression of life, beauty, and art. Although some people just see a pretty picture, there is so much thought and inspiration from the photographer behind it. Every photographer is different and chooses their own genre. Some types of...

How to Build a Career in Photography

How to Build a Career in Photography

For some, photography is more than just a hobby. Some a the passion and talent to take their love for photography to the next level. Although pursuing a career in the arts can be daunting, it is doable for talented photographers. If you are thinking about starting a...

How to Photograph Action Shots

How to Photograph Action Shots

For those with a passion for photography, their subjects can change and they will find their favorite type of photography. Many photographers love capturing life and human interaction. In order to capture emotions and the true essence of a moment, it’s important to...

Buying Your First Camera

Buying Your First Camera

Taking your passion for photography and turning it into something more can be very exciting. For many people, they will find their love for photography while taking a class. These classes typically provide cameras for you but then comes the time to buy one for...

How to Slow Time – Neutral Density Filters

How to Slow Time – Neutral Density Filters

I have always loved landscape photography, but it was not somewhat recently that I discovered what has come to be one of my favorite photography 'tricks'.  A neutral density (ND) filter is somewhat like sunglasses for your lens/camera in that they "darken" the field...