We might be a little late for Earth Day, but there are still some great ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle – even when it comes to photography. One terrific way is to find good old camera lenses. A well built lens still has a lot of life left, check out this article over at […]

It seems obvious that you would want to use natural light whenever possible for portraits. It’s just more…natural! But other than that, why would you go out of your way to take or create a naturally-lit portrait, rather than turning on a lamp or your flash? Check out this fantastic post from Andrew over at […]

Wow – is it Easter already? With all the pastel colors, jellybeans, and colored eggs, plus some cooperative weather, it’s a perfect time to grab your camera and take some great portraits of your kids. The folks at SLR Lounge have some great tips for taking more interesting images. For some awesome ideas on different […]

Now that it’s April we can finally shake off the doldrums and look forward to spring showing its shiny face again. We can also get our cameras out and start taking springtime photos – but what about when it rains? Next time it rains, dress up your kids in some rainproof clothes, find a way […]

If you cringe when you hear the word “flash” in relation to photography, you’re not alone. No one likes working with flash, until you reach that “aha!” moment when it finally comes together. Unfortunately, this takes a bit of work and possibly a piece or to of extra equipment, like a diffuser or a reflector. […]

I think this is an amazing idea – with an underwater camera and a pool (plus a funky outfit or two) you can get fantastic maternity shots! Check out this article and give it a try. It may take a bit of practice (especially to open your eyes underwater and get a natural face) but […]

Taking photographs can be daunting enough, but leaning how to edit correctly is downright intimidating – which is why some photographers stick to the simple, free photo editing programs. But what if there was an easy way to learn how to quickly organize and edit your images so they look even more fantastic than before?? […]

Honestly, you can never have enough tips under your belt when it comes to taking photos of kids; whether they are yours or belong to friends or family (or if you’re lucky enough to get into the professional field). These tips, courtesy of Weeder, will come in handy the next time you head out – […]

Although the New Year is all about looking ahead, sometimes it can be beneficial as a photographer to look back. This January Photo Challenge lets you look at your last year of photos to find the best – then you can submit it and potentially win a prize. When you are reviewing your photos, take […]

We’ve talked about this tip before, but it’s one that is so useful in photography that it’s worth talking about again – using perspective to indicate relative size. The best example of perspective improving photography is the moon. Everyone likes to take photos of the moon, but when they do it’s just up there in […]