Understanding Flash Triggers and Receivers — As a photographer, you are probably familiar with the pitfalls of flash photography. The on-camera flash may not be enough to illuminate your subject making an off-camera flash necessary. Using an off-camera flash requires a trigger and receiver. The trigger lets the flash know when to fire while the receiver…

How to Get a Blurry Foreground with Photography — We’ve all seen photography with a blurry background, but a blurry foreground is not as popular. However, it can produce a great effect that puts the focus on faraway objects. Not sure how to make it work for you? Here are some tips. How Do Your Blur the Foreground of a Photo? To blur the foreground of a photo…

What is Rim Light in Photography? — Don’t want your photography to fall flat? Try using a rim light effect. This article will go into detail on how to use rim lighting in your photos. What is a Rim Light? A rim light is a light that is placed behind a subject that highlights them to make a mysterious and dramatic effect…

What is Pinhole Photography and How Can I Use it To Get Great Photos? — If you like to get experimental with photography, pinhole photography is a genre that’s worth exploring. Pinhole cameras are basically cameras with a very small hole. They are ideal for capturing motion blurs, dramatic vignettes, and gently warped images. …

Ten Great Ideas for End of School Year Photography — Spring is the season for graduations. Kindergarten students will be graduating to elementary school. High school students will be advancing to college. College students will be moving on to actual life and so on. If you are an event photographer, graduation means one thing… lots of potential to make money…

What Kind of Batteries Should I Get for My Camera? — Batteries may not be a primary concern for most photographers but running out of power in the middle of a shoot can make you rethink the type of batteries you use. This article will review various camera battery types so you can determine which are best suited to your needs. Check Your Camera …

What is a Kit Lens? — When discussing camera lenses, you may have heard of something called a kit lens. Unlike other lenses that zoom and polarize, this lens doesn’t offer any special effects. Rather, it is simply the lens that comes with most camera kits. Kit lenses are typically 18–55 mm. And because they come…

What are the Rules for the Ultimate in Photography Composition? — There are many elements that must come together to make the perfect photo. Composition is one that plays a major role. There are certain rules that play a part in achieving the right composition. Here are a few to consider. Fill the Frame If you feel like your shot will get lost against…

What Gels Can I Use on My Studio Lighting to Get Unique Photography Effects? — If you want your photos to stand out, adding color may be the best way to do it. There are various gels you can put over your studio lighting to get unique tones. Here are some ways you can experiment to get the look you are going for. A Bit About Gels Gels can…