PHLEARN Magazine

Portrait lighting patterns explained: flat, butterfly, loop, Rembrandt, split and rim, with a diagram for each and one light.

What negative space in photography is, how to place a subject in it, how designers use it for text, and how to add more of it with Generative Expand.

Leading lines in photography add depth to a flat photo and carry the eye to your subject. The 6 types, 15 examples with the lines drawn on, and the mistakes to avoid.

Exposure compensation is an extremely useful photographic tool for photographers from absolute beginners to advanced and professional level. We discuss what it is and how to take advantage of your camera’s capabilities so you can control how your desired final image turns out.

Looking for a way to practice your photography skills anywhere, anytime? Time-lapse photography is a technique you can work on just about anywhere your camera is. This guide will explain time-lapse at a basic level to help you get started.

What the golden ratio is, how the Fibonacci spiral and phi grid work over real photos, how they differ from the rule of thirds, where designers use the ratio, and which famous claims are myths.

There’s some level of noise in almost all digital photography. And while visible noise isn’t always a bad thing, how do you know when it’s too much? Here’s how to get the most out of that “grainy” look in your digital photos, avoid it altogether, or manage it in your post-processing workflow.

What the millimetres on a lens really change, shown with one scene and one portrait at every common focal length, plus what each length is good for.

Regardless of whether you are exposing to film or digital sensors, measuring and controlling the light is vital to how photographs are made. Here’s everything you need to know about light metering and how you can take control to get perfect exposures every time.

Just in time for Halloween, we have a special How They Got the Shot for you! Here’s the BTS of how Joel Robison created a magical, floating pumpkin in Photoshop, complete with gear, settings, and PS tools and techniques used.