Tutorials
How to shoot macro bug photography in your own backyard
Jun 13, 2023
John Aldred
With the sun in full swing for the Northern Hemisphere, the bugs are out in force. That makes it a perfect time to have a…
Five ways to use Photoshop’s generative fill for real estate photography
Jun 12, 2023
John Aldred
The Generative Fill feature in the newest beta of Adobe Photoshop CC has caused quite a stir. Some label it as the worst addition to…
What is panning and how to get the perfect panning photo
Jun 11, 2023
Daniela Bowker
Photography is about capturing a moment in time. Click! Snap! Pop! Bang! There’s your image. But it does mean that action shots can sometimes appear…
What is vignetting in photography?
Jun 10, 2023
Daniela Bowker
Vignetting: sometimes you love it and sometimes you hate it. Sometimes it creeps into your photographs unintentionally and sometimes you decide that a vignette will…
Chasing the Sun: How to predict the sun’s position to improve composition
Jun 8, 2023
Aleksandar Beserminji
Recently, I posted a photo to my Instagram account. Unexpectedly, some media shared the photo, and soon enough, it went viral. Well, maybe better to…
What is the Sunny 16 Rule?
Jun 8, 2023
Daniela Bowker
Back in the days of film cameras, being able to accurately judge a correct exposure without having to fish around for a light meter was…
What is TTL, or through the lens, flash?
Jun 7, 2023
Daniela Bowker
When you’re starting out with flash, there’s a lot of ground to cover. Just working out which type of flash you want to use, let…
Use these two simple methods to remove skin shine from portraits
Jun 6, 2023
Dunja Đuđić
Even if your model has flawless skin, if it’s oily or combined, it will create unwanted reflections in your portraits. If you want to get…
What is the rule of thirds in photography?
Jun 6, 2023
Daniela Bowker
The rule of thirds is probably the best-known compositional rule in photography. At a guess, it’s the first compositional rule beginners learn. It is straightforward…
Ace your next portrait shoot with these composition tips
May 29, 2023
Alex Baker
There’s a lot to think about on a portrait shoot. From locations to lighting, posing and directing your subject, it can easily become daunting, especially…