Category: Quick Tips, Hacks & Shortcuts

Six Tips for Working With Backlight

There is no light like backlight. I like to believe that quote is all mine. I’ve never seen it anywhere else, and I say it

Making Use of the Live View Function in Your Digital Camera

Déjà vu all over again: my last Photzy article began thusly. “I confess! I love camera automation. I love autofocus. I love aperture priority. I

Finding Time for Photography

When I told my daughter about the topic of my latest guide, she responded with, “Oh Mom! You find lots of ways to fit photography

6 Tips to Make Your Clouds Appear Dramatic

I’m a huge fan of dramatic skies, big thunderous clouds, and stormy-looking landscapes, simply because the more striking the sky, the stronger the visual impact.

6 Free E-Books That Will Help You Understand Your Camera Better

EDITOR’S NOTE: If you’re looking for a quick way to learn the basics of photography take a peek at our popular cheat sheets: The Snap

Working with Models

My modelling career started as a life model for local art schools. Not everyone has the patience to sit still and pose (two quite different

7 Pro Tips for Fashion Photography and Creative Portraiture

Fashion photography is a great way to express your feelings and thoughts creatively. There aren’t many rules to it, but one essential piece that sets

Non-Gear Related Ways to Improve Your Photography

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Using A Shot List When Traveling

One reason I like to travel is to have novel experiences. Everything is different from my everyday life. The food, the accommodation, the architecture, the

10 Easy Tips for Exciting Portraits

Photo by Larisa Birta Portraiture is fun and challenging for a photographer. It requires a number of skills including how to properly handle the equipment,

How to Choose the Right Photography Subjects for Better Images

In my experience as an educator, I have observed that there are some things that many new photographers miss out, even things that are fundamental

5 Elements for Standout Images

Photo by Jason Devaun We have all seen great photographs. Whether they’re hanging in a gallery or reprinted in the pages of a photo book

Category: Quick Tips, Hacks & Shortcuts

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