Randal Ford’s photographs of animals go beyond the typical documentary-style captures. His iconic wild animal portraits are stark, striking, and even whimsical at times. Randal shares the gear he uses for his Animal Kingdom portraits.
20 Most Common Photography Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Unlike most professions, photography starts easy and gets harder the more you care about doing it right. It can be a frustrating process, but here’s how to avoid the most common mistakes photographers make and a few tips on how to rise above them.
The Photographer’s Guide to Instagram Analytics
For every photographer looking to make the most of Instagram in your digital marketing strategy, here’s what you should know about your audience and growing your Instagram account using native analytics. Plus, we throw in some info on third-party tools to get even more data.
Bokeh Photography: The Ultimate Tutorial
Ever noticed those little balls (or shapes) of light that look like they’re dancing lightly across a photo? That’s called bokeh. It’s a beautiful effect, but there’s so much more to it than just the obvious shapes you see. This guide will show you all the amazing things you can do with bokeh in your photography.
The Photographer’s Guide to Using Facebook Insights in Your Social Media Marketing
Are you struggling to get your photography business noticed on Facebook? Sometimes your posts get engagement and sometimes they don’t, but you have no idea why. Here’s how to use Facebook Insights to refine your strategy.
Mastering Shutter Speed to Capture and Freeze Motion
Do you wrestle with finding the right exposure balance? Or want to know how to capture or freeze motion? Here’s the second part of our exposure triangle series, this time focusing on shutter speed, to help you get tack-sharp images, even when capturing motion.
The 20 Best Photography Books of All Time
Photography has changed a lot over the years. There are always new concepts to learn and creative techniques to explore – and there’s no better way to do it than by picking up an inspiring book. Here are our top 20 picks for the best photography books of all time to get you started.
How to Make a Photography Website and Landing Pages That Sell
As a professional photographer trying to find clients, having a website with a portfolio and a contact page is simply not enough to get you hired. Here’s how you can build your website and landing pages to convert visitors into leads or booking inquiries.
The RAW vs. JPEG Showdown: Which File Format Do You Really Want?
Shooting in RAW has its ups and downs, but the flexibility it offers is a big plus for photographers. And, while it’s often the preferred format for pros, should you always shoot RAW? Here are some myths and realities of RAW vs. JPEG.
Top iPhone Photo Editing Apps in 2020: VSCO vs Snapseed vs Camera+
We scoured hundreds of apps to bring you the perfect stack to get as close to PRO level photos out of your iPhone as possible. Here, we compare 10 different apps to find out which is the best photo editing app to use on iPhone. Plus, we review each one in detail to help you decide.
Why You Need a Content and Social Media Calendar for Your Photography Business
If you’re trying to break into professional photography, you need to do more than just create a website and post a few photos on Instagram – you need to commit to a consistent content and social media schedule across all platforms.
The Newbie Photographer’s Survival Guide: 10 Things to Remember Now That You Know the Basics
You’ve bought the equipment and mastered the basics. You’re confident, passionate and ready to go… or are you? Here’s what every newbie needs to know when it’s time to start digging deeper.