Tutorials
Bounce Flash Basics: How to Use Your Ceiling as a Giant Softbox
Jan 30, 2026
Darlene Lleno
Bounce flash basics involve angling your speedlight toward the ceiling to create soft, even lighting similar to expensive studio equipment. This technique eliminates harsh shadows and produces natural-looking portraits with any standard flash unit you already own.
Go All In and Make 2026 the Year You Level Up Your Photography
Jan 29, 2026
Alex Baker
Photography doesn’t have to be just a hobby, it can be a full-fledged career and a lifestyle. And while it’s not exactly the easiest way…
Stop Making These 5 Portrait Photography Mistakes, Do This Instead
Jan 28, 2026
Alex Baker
Every portrait photographer has a backlog of images they’d rather forget. Not because they’re terrible, but because with hindsight, the mistakes are obvious. Maybe the…
How to Set Your Photography Prices Without Undervaluing Your Work
Jan 26, 2026
Darlene Lleno
A photography pricing guide helps you charge real rates without guilt. Learn how to calculate true costs, avoid common pricing mistakes, and present your fees with confidence using proven pricing models.
How to Repurpose Old Phone Cameras: Creative Uses for Retired Smartphones
Jan 24, 2026
Alysa Gavilan
International Mobile Phone Recycling Day is a reminder that old smartphones still have capable cameras. Here’s how photographers can reuse them creatively and practically.
Travel Photo Editing: How to Enhance Your Images Without Losing the Story
Jan 23, 2026
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Editing is a crucial step in travel photography. Not because your photos are “bad” without it, but because editing helps you refine what you saw…
What Lens Is Inside Vintage Photobooths? The Real Gear Behind the Classic Look
Jan 21, 2026
Anzalna Siddiqui
We seek out the newest mirrorless cameras with 60-megapixel precision, yet we often spend hours in Lightroom trying to recreate that vintage look of a…
How to Colorize Black-and-White Photos in Photoshop Without AI Damage
Jan 10, 2026
Anzalna Siddiqui
Opening an old family treasure or a classic black-and-white photo in Photoshop can be a strange experience, especially when you hesitate to edit it. You’ve…
Always Do This When Swapping Your Lens
Jan 9, 2026
Alex Baker
As photographers, we obsess over sharp glass, balanced exposures, and dynamic range charts, but one of the most vulnerable parts of your camera is also…
No More Boring White Backgrounds in 2026! Do This Instead
Jan 7, 2026
Alex Baker
White backgrounds. They are the LinkedIn profile photo staple, and it’s Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2026 (well, a slightly off-white but you get the…