Tutorials
How to shoot great one-light portraits in a tiny home studio
Learning to shoot portraits at home is often a struggle. Even when you can convince one of your family members to hop in front of…
Six composition mistakes you didn’t know you were making and how to fix them
Composition is one of the things that many photographers struggle with. The technical side of photography is pretty straightforward, and while there are “rules” to…
5 location ideas to inspire your next outdoor portrait shoot
If you’ve been shooting for a while, sometimes it’s easy to get a little bit bored with your local surroundings, especially if you’re stuck in…
How to shoot and edit a hyperlapse in DaVinci Resolve from start to finish
If there’s one name that often springs to mind when we come to the topic of hyperlapses, it’s Matthew Vandeputte. He’s been making content about…
How to create a realistic vintage lens effect in Adobe Photoshop
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a fan of post-pro effects on your photos. Cheesy filters and overlays NEVER age well, and…
Here’s how to light and photograph shiny metal objects like a pro
In addition to glass, shiny metal is one of those materials that are very tricky to photograph. Metal objects require specific lighting to bring the…
How to get sharper landscape images in camera
A pin-sharp landscape image is a beautiful thing. But how often do we come back from a day out shooting, download our images, and find…
Here’s how to figure out what size and shape of softbox you should buy
Very early on in the journey of a photographer’s transition to flash, particularly studio strobes, the first question we find ourselves asking is “what modifiers…
Setting up Google Analytics for photographers
Photographers spend quality time establishing their brand, organizing their photos, and building a website showcasing their photography. So, the next logical step is to share…
The Microcosmos of Winter: How I shot ice crystals in sub-zero temperatures with an extreme macro lens
In the “Microcosmos of Winter,” I wanted to show never-seen-before footage of a soap bubble that starts to freeze. I previously tried to film this two…




































