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Understanding the different forms of light is one of the keys to achieving good photographs, as photography is all about light. For most photographers, the most available light, the one that is free, is natural light.

To learn how to get the most of natural light requires a lot of observing and practicing, but once you understand how to work effectively with available light, you will see how much it improves your photography.

… Continue reading Understanding and Working With Natural Light to Get Stellar Pictures Every Time

Do you want to take your self-portrait,but still don’t know where to start ? Don’t worry!

Have your latest attempts been a little boring? Trust us. It’s normal.

The first self-portraits you take might be out of focus, boring or nothing out of the ordinary. But keep this in mind: Practice makes perfect. Keep shooting, and don’t be afraid to ask for a critique!

… Continue reading Mastering Self-Portraiture II: Various and Stellar Kinds of Self-Portraits

With the rapid increase in the immediate smartphone-picture “selfie,” it’s hard not to start taking your own. Self-portraits are, after all, the new trend . They are almost always the default profile picture, and super convenient when you have nothing else to do .

For photographers, this poses another question: Should I take a professional self-portrait?

… Continue reading Mastering Self-Portraiture: What You Need to Get Started

It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or a professional photographer: Learning and perfecting your technique will help you be a better one!

Being a photographer is more than shooting and uploading pictures. As in almost any other profession, any good photographer should stay up-to-date with the market and master his skills.

… Continue reading 10 Highly Useful Photography Lessons You Can Learn Today From YouTube

Have you ever seen those photographers whose portfolios have so so many amazing portraits? You look at all of their pictures, wondering how they do their magic. They must have “great subjects” or work with people that aren’t camera-shy like your friend.

The truth is that great portraits aren’t about the models or how photogenic or “picture-perfect” they are, but more about how the photographer directs the model.

… Continue reading The Most Important Do’s and Don’ts of Portrait Posing You’ll Ever Read

What is your next step in photography? If you feel you are retaking the same picture over and over, a good idea is to take a break and look the other way. In photography, this is easy: We can change memory cards, try a different lens and shoot something new!

Most importantly, cover your basics. Go over all the controls in your DSLR and your understandings of light . Get super-familiar with the terms aperture, shutter speed and ISO. Don’t know where to start? Take the types of pictures that are on this list!

… Continue reading 8 Types of Pictures so Amazing That All Photographers Should Master Them