Photography Tutorials

5 Simple Tips for Better Food Photography

By: Kristen Duke on December 30 2013.

Photographing food isn't as easy as it sounds. I've photographed people for over 10 years, and I think food is much more difficult to capture. Some may laugh at that…
8 Photo Lessons You Don’t Want to Learn the Hard Way

By: Anthony Luke on December 19 2013.

Making mistakes is all part of the learning process as a photographer (and as a human being, for that matter). But it is always nice to avoid a few along…
Working as a Photographer’s Assistant

By: Tom Miles on December 17 2013.

For many professional photographers, working as a photographer's assistant is the vital first step in their career. Personally speaking, I began assisting within a month of leaving college, and over…
How to Tell a Story with Photos

By: Kristen Duke on December 3 2013.

I love candid images — capturing a moment in time without the "smile and look at the camera" shot is my favorite kind of photography. Before I photograph families, I…
Tracking Your Best Indoor Photography Light

By: Diane Gilleland on November 26 2013.

Here's a mistake I see bloggers and online shop owners make all the time: You've just completed a product or project…
What To Do When Photo Shoots Go Wrong

By: Tom Miles on November 22 2013.

Well, first off, make sure they don’t go wrong in the first place! What, you want more? Oh, alright then! Emergency Exits OK, so let’s assume that you’ve done all…
How to Find Your Subject’s Point of View

By: Matt Brandon on November 6 2013.

A novel is always written in a particular voice or point of view. This is a literary technique to grab the interest of the reader by giving the reader a…
4 Shortcuts for Lovely Photos in Lousy Light

By: Chris Corradino on October 23 2013.

Most photographers will caution you to pack away the camera when the sun is high in the sky. This is a shame, as with a few creative tricks, it's possible…
Finding Your Creative Vision

By: Anthony Luke on October 18 2013.

Do stuff. Be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration's shove or society's kiss on your forehead. Pay attention. It's all about paying attention. Attention is vitality. It connects you with…
Scouting Locations — What You Need and What You Don’t

By: Drew Bittel on October 7 2013.

One thing that I think sets my work apart from other photographers is the locations that I photograph my clients in. I try to differentiate my work by choosing settings…