Photography Composition: How To Create More Visually Pleasing Images
Have you ever looked at a very simple photograph and wondered what it is that makes it so pleasing to look at? Even abstract photos that have no obvious subject can have a sense of balance and calm. To understand what makes an image pleasing to the human eye, you…
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12 Beach Photography Tips For Stronger Coastal Images
The beach has always had a strong pull for me. Long before I picked up a camera I felt a connection with the ocean and the beach. Maybe it was growing up in New Zealand, where you’re never more than an hour or two away from the coast. Whatever it…
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A Guide To Finding Awesome Photography Locations
As a photographer, the search for new locations is endless. Unless you shoot exclusively in a studio, you’re going to need to spend some time finding photography locations, and you want to use this time wisely. If you’re a location-based photographer, scouting is vital if you want to find new…
How To Start A Photography Blog
Having an online presence is essential for photographers. Whether you’re a hobbyist wanting to show off your photos, or a professional wanting to make money by selling your photography services, being found online isn’t optional. If you’re in it for the long-term, you need to start a photography blog. There…
Improve Your Lake Photography With These 18 Simple Tips
One of the best ways to add interest and variety to your landscape photos is to include water in the scene. Although I love to photograph seascapes, sometimes there’s no coastline nearby, or I’m looking for calmer waters. Lake photography is a great way to add water to your landscapes…
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How To Create More Dramatic Seascape Photography With Photoshop
There’s something about the ocean and the beach that has always been a magnet for landscape photographers. The meeting of land and sea is one of mother nature’s most attractive features, and can make for some incredible photo opportunities. Seascape photography has always been one of my favourite subjects, and…
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The Best Stock Photo Sites For Selling Your Photography
Making money from photography isn’t easy. If anything, it’s getting more difficult. As the supply increases, prices drop, meaning photographers have to keep diversifying to keep earning money. Whether photography accounts for 100% of your income or it’s a side-hustle, you should consider stock photography. The market for stock photography…
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Pinterest For Photographers – The Ultimate Guide
One of the many challenges for photographers is keeping up with social media. If you’re anything like me, your relationship with social media is bittersweet. It can be incredibly rewarding and provides a fantastic opportunity to promote your photography while being inspired by others. At the same time, it can…
Recommended Camera Settings For Landscape Photography
As with all genres of photography, landscapes can be incredibly varied in the way that we photograph them and the camera settings we use. There is no right way to photograph landscapes, but I have found over the years that I have settings that I keep going back to. They’re…
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How To Take Sharper Photos
We’ve all been there. You’re photographing a beautiful scene, the light is gorgeous, and you get some killer shots. You can’t wait to get home to see how they turned out, but when you upload them you’re totally bummed to realize they’re “soft” (meaning blurry and unusable). Nothing will ruin…
17 Travel Photography Tips That Won’t Cost You A Cent
Coming home from your vacation or trip with great travel photos always feels amazing. The truth is that taking better travel photos isn’t that hard. I’m not suggesting it’s easy to take amazing travel photos, but I’m going to give you a few travel photography tips that will dramatically increase…
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The Best Lens For Landscape Photography
For a long time, my go-to lens for landscape photography was the 24-70mm f/2.8. It’s an incredibly versatile lens. It’s fast and sharp. It’s by far one of the best lenses for landscape photography in my opinion. It’s also big, heavy, and expensive. It was my workhorse when I was…
8 Tips For Photographing Children
I am one of those people who naturally gravitate towards children. Apparently, I was always that child who wanted to hold the baby. Any baby. It’s just the way I am. I guess that’s what drew me to become a paediatric nurse. It’s also probably why I love to photograph…
How To Free Up Space On Your Phone Without Deleting Photos
No matter how large the storage in modern smartphones gets, there never seems to be enough space. Even when I’m using my “real” camera, I still take a ton of photos on my phone, especially when I’m traveling. I’ve found a really simple way to free up space on your…
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The Power of Shutter Speed In Two Seascape Photographs
Shutter speed is one of the first elements of photography that you learn as a beginner. Learning how to control your camera’s shutter speed to make sure your images are sharp and well exposed is Photography 101. Learning how to use shutter speed creatively to manipulate the look and feel…
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