Tutorials
Use This Lightroom Masking Trick to Instantly Bring Focus to Your Subject
Oct 15, 2025
Anzalna Siddiqui
The reality is that even a great photo can seem dull if you haven’t effectively set your subject apart from the background during editing. This…
How to Make a Homemade Lightbox for Product Photography and Flatlays
Oct 14, 2025
Darlene Lleno
A homemade lightbox transforms your product photography and flatlay shots without breaking the bank using simple materials from your local hardware store. This complete DIY guide shows you how to build professional-quality lighting control for under $50 with step-by-step instructions and advanced techniques.
How to Use Exposure Compensation: Master Your Camera Control
Oct 9, 2025
Darlene Lleno
Learning how to use exposure compensation transforms your photography from acceptable shots to professionally controlled images by giving you creative power over your final exposure. This camera feature works in aperture priority, shutter priority, and program modes to adjust your camera’s suggested exposure up or down while maintaining your chosen shooting mode.
Portrait Photography Basics: Camera Settings & Lenses
Oct 7, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Master portrait photography with practical advice on camera settings, lens selection, and lighting techniques for natural and studio portraits.
How I Shot an Annie Leibovitz-Style Group Portrait Using Just One Light (and a Medieval Castle)
Oct 7, 2025
Alex Baker
I’ve always been a big admirer of Annie Leibovitz’s Vanity Fair group portraits, those sprawling celebrity scenes that somehow feel both meticulously staged and completely…
Tweak Instax Film for Better Prints
Oct 1, 2025
David Prochnow
Among all of the Fujifilm instax™ film multicolored frame packs there is a little used emulsion that can add impact to your imagery. The Monochrome…
Why the Distance Between You and Your Subject Can Make or Break a Portrait
Sep 23, 2025
Anzalna Siddiqui
Many photographers focus on common factors like lighting, exposure, and aperture, but they often overlook an essential element: how far they stand from their subject….
How to Photograph Jewelry With Your Phone Like a Pro (No Studio Needed)
Sep 20, 2025
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
I’ve been making jewelry since college, with crochet and embroidery being thrown into the mix over the past few years. And over the past few…
How to Take Lightning Photos with Your Phone
Sep 18, 2025
Anzalna Siddiqui
When a storm approaches, you might find yourself wondering how to capture lightning photos with your phone. That rush of excitement feels different. Lightning is…
The Low Light Photography Trick Every Pro Knows
Sep 14, 2025
Anzalna Siddiqui
As photographers, we’re always trying to capture that ideal shot. But when the sun sets or we’re in a poorly lit area, it often feels…