Posts by Author: Jeff Guyer
Jeff Guyer is a commercial/portrait photographer based in Atlanta, GA. Still an avid street photographer and film shooter, Jeff also launched a kids photography class three years ago, where rumor has it he learns more from the kids than they learn from him.
Top 10 Memory Card Tips
Jul 4, 2014
Jeff Guyer
Life is full of mysteries. Why is “abbreviation” such a long word? Do dogs get sore throats? How long do fish wait to swim after…
The Business of Photography: Why It’s Important to Know What We’re Talking About
Jun 27, 2014
Jeff Guyer
In photography, as in life in general, it’s important to know what you’re talking about. You and I could get together for beers and spend…
The Ins and Outs of Aspect Ratio
Jun 24, 2014
Jeff Guyer
It’s a story as old as time itself. Client orders prints. Client picks up prints. Client wants to know why the 5×7 doesn’t look like…
8 Tips for Responsible Nature Photography
Jun 20, 2014
Jeff Guyer
I’ve been spending a lot of my time lately on portraits, food, and event photography, so I got pretty excited recently when testing a new…
6 Things My Cat Taught Me About Photography
Jun 17, 2014
Jeff Guyer
Okay– so, let’s be clear about something. He’s not actually MY cat. We happen to coexist in the same house, thanks to my wife and…
11 Travel Photography Tips To Get You Through The Summer
Jun 13, 2014
Jeff Guyer
It’s summer once again and the fortunate among you will be hitting the road, hopping on planes, maybe even boarding a ship or two, and…
Best Tips for Working With Seamless Paper Backdrops
Jun 10, 2014
Jeff Guyer
Regardless of whether you are shooting portraits, products, food, fashion, pets, or any of the countless other subjects that find their way in front…
Top 10 Father’s Day Photography Gift Ideas
Jun 6, 2014
Jeff Guyer
It’s that time of year again. Time for a greeting card holiday created specifically to let Dad know how much you love him. It doesn’t…
What Else Happens When the Photographer Becomes the Client
Jun 3, 2014
Jeff Guyer
“What Happens When the Photographer Becomes the Client” appeared here on DIY Photography in January. “You only have one job,” she said. “Hire the photographer.”…
Two Easy Tricks For Adding Light In Photoshop
May 23, 2014
Jeff Guyer
If you’ve been reading my articles for a while, you already know two very important things about me and my approach to photography. The first–…