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Newborn photography is a popular form of portraiture that focuses on capturing an infant in their first few weeks of life. It's a beautiful art form, and sessions result in treasured heirloom photographs.
Lifestyle newborn photography moves beyond the...
If you are searching for your next (or first) camera and are considering purchasing a Canon mirrorless camera, you’ve come to the right place. One important thing to note is that this article focuses on Canon EOS M cameras with APS-C imaging sensors....
If you are a new photographer wanting to shoot both photos and videos, an excellent digital camera to consider is the Nikon Z30. It’s a compact, lightweight mirrorless camera perfect for anyone looking to invest in their first “real camera.” Moreover, its easy-to-use...
Nude photography isn’t exactly something that you just jump right into…
Since it can be a sensitive undertaking, it’s important that photographers take the time to learn how to properly plan and execute a photo session.
From building rapport with the model to exploring different...
I reviewed Mixtiles art photo tiles way back in 2019, and at that point, the concept was neat, but the quality wasn't there.
In fact, one of the three tiles I ordered was completely unusable because the ink was smeared. That lack of quality control...
Sony mirrorless cameras are some of the most popular and capable interchangeable lens cameras ever made. From entry-level to full-fledged professional models, and in two different formats, Full Frame and APS-C, Sony has multiple cameras from which to choose.
The lens options and the...
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Newborn photography is a specialty niche of portrait photography that is enjoyable and rewarding and can also be profitable when marketed well.
But there are some tricks you can follow to get better photos of little ones.
Here are some newborn...
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Lighting for food photography comes in three general types. Natural light for food photography is a great option, but you still need an actual lighting setup even when taking advantage of natural or ambient light.
The other two types...
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Taking photos of food with a phone is no longer something reserved for Instagram influencers and bloggers.
Even professional food photographers harness the power and flexibility of using their iPhones to take images for paying clients.
But, as we all know,...
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There’s an old adage in photography that the best camera is the one you have with you…
Well, the same goes for the best backdrop for food photography!
In a sea of options, there are many food photography backdrops that...
Photography is a fantastic endeavor in which art coexists with technology. Any complete history of photography will also include a history of the camera timeline, too.
This is so because the history of photography is intractably tied up with all of the many technological...
For a while now, I’ve done a canvas print shootout that compares multiple canvas printing companies in terms of the quality of their prints.
I decided to expand my comparison to include companies that offer metal prints as well.
As you no doubt surmised from...
Last year, I did a secret shopper canvas print shootout to see which of the three companies I tested offered the best product. The results of that $100 comparison review revealed that CanvasHQ stood head and shoulders above the rest.
For the competition to see...
When shopping for a camera, you can easily get overwhelmed with information.
There's talk of resolution and megapixels, sensor size and ISO range, and burst rate and aspect ratio. And that's just the beginning...
The question is, what do all these specifications mean, and which ones...
Buying used equipment is one of the best tips I have for photographers, no matter where you’re at in your career.
I buy cameras online all the time. There’s just no better way to save money than with used gear!
But, I have also been...
Newborn photography is a special niche that allows you to capture the fleeting, precious moments of a baby’s early days. While traditional poses and...
One of the obstacles that beginning photographers face is understanding exposure controls - that is, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
Not only do you need...