Avoiding the harsh, direct flash look
admin One of the biggest reasons why I don’t like pop-up flashes is that it gives uneven, harsh lighting directed at your subject. Even with an on-camera speedlight, the same effect…
Go back to the basics with this free photography fundamentals course
Photography isn’t just the act of capturing the action. Rather it’s important that a photographer compose their shots. In photography, composition is a visual language. Changing composition can completely alter…
Organize your photo collection: A few tips
Organize your digital and print photo collection with these tips. Overwhelmed by the amount of images you have? Are they saved in many places?
Three quick ways to spice up your portraits with angles
When you are taking a client or friend’s portrait, your job is to make them look as good as possible. It’s also your job to infuse their portrait with a…
Creating a DIY lightbox
Why try this fun afternoon project, you just need a sheet of white acrylic (mine is 900mm x 600mm) but it does not need to be that big. In some…
Making perfect wall prints: Optimization and editing
The following is an excerpt from Xpozer’s “Photo Editing for the Perfect Wall Print” eBook. Check out their Picture-Perfect Print Pack and get your copy today! Our passion for photography and…
When to use your camera’s auto mode
New photographers shy away from auto mode because they heard a few grumpy pros say, Only an amateur shoots in auto mode. OK, so what.
Why you should make new versions of your photographs
Make new versions of your earlier photographs as your skills develop. New versions bring new life and expand your creativity.
Love 30 by Samuel Karlin
Michael Stevens has always been a long shot. After a decade of tennis and travel, he’s arrived at the end of the road. With his ranking in ruins and his…
Orbitland by Laverne Ndopu
Laverne Ndopu is 12 year old Canadian, seventh grader who is passionate about writing and storytelling. The story of Orbitland was because of a vision that she received from a…