Tutorials
How I Shot an Annie Leibovitz-Style Group Portrait Using Just One Light (and a Medieval Castle)
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
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
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)
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
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
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…
Concert Photography Copyright: What Every Photographer Should Know
Concert photography copyright is one of the things you should definitely learn about if you plan to devote yourself to live music photography more seriously….
If You Check Even 2 of These Signs, You’re Not a Beginner Photographer Anymore
Most of us are familiar with the Dunning-Kruger effect, where the more you know about something, the less you know you know. Or something like…
You Don’t Need an f/1.4 Lens. How to Create Real Depth in Your Photography (And Save Money too!)
Every photographer remembers shooting with their first fast lens. The way faces popped against that buttery, blurred background felt like a revelation. Perhaps for a…
How to Create and Import LUTs in Photoshop for Better Color Grading
What if I told you there’s a simple little trick that can bottle up all your favorite color grading moves into one reusable file? A…





































