I admit it:Â I like easy, especially when it comes to photography. That’s why I’ve come to embrace these 10 tips that I have learned over the years. And most of them won’t cost you a penny to incorporate. Don’t get me wrong;Â I don’t mind...
In more recent years, with a huge price drop in medium format and increase in quality of micro four thirds, can you tell the difference between a crop sensor and a full frame camera? Since the mid naughties, full frame digital cameras have reigned over their crop...
Typically, regardless of where your prices are set, you are bound to run into someone that says your prices are too high, other photographers are cheaper, and will ask if you can lower yours. What’s the best way to respond to these types of inquiries? I have...
Australian fashion, portrait, and lifestyle photographer Julia Trotti made this helpful 11.5-minute video that provides tips and tricks for photographing men who don’t have any experience with posing and modeling.One example pose covered by Trotti is having her...
Let’s face it, when you’re in business as a portrait photographer, the person who usually ends up in front of your camera is not going to be a professional model. That’s why it’s all the more important that you can give a regular person the...
This breakdown covers a range of creative motivations behind these two aperture settings, as well as the pros and cons of using each category.Determining the right aperture for a shot is just as important as choosing the right lens. Altering your aperture changes not...
No matter how technologically advanced society becomes, nothing will truly ever beat the power of human connections. This is why even on your purely digital photography website, you should always include a short bio and a way for people to reach out to you. Regardless...
If you’re looking for a complete educational series on using flash photography from indoors to outdoors, there’s a brand new free tutorial that you need to check out! Coming to you from Rob Hall is a full series on bringing flash to your portraits, no matter if you’re...
Being a professional photographer is becoming more and more of a sought-after career. If you are struggling to make the jump, here are some pointers that might help you out. When I wanted to become a professional photographer way back in 2008, I assumed that it would...
The state of photography is chaotic and rapidly changing. The definition of photographer is evolving, the barrier of entry is at its lowest yet, and imposter syndrome is taking hold. Let’s review the mental gear needed to shoot in this new landscape.#1. Abandon Your...
