Photography Guides

Do you want to learn how to take photos that wow your friends? Or perhaps you just want some tips and tricks to take your photos to the next level.

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How to use the Photographer’s Ephemeris to Plan Outdoor Photography Shoots
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Guide to Underwater Photography
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Guide to Adobe Portfolio
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13 Sunset Photography Tips for AMAZING results!
What is Focal Length in Photography? Understanding Lenses
spot metering
Guide to Spot Metering in Photography
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Guide to Flower Photography
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Guide to Flat Lay Photography
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YouTube Thumbnail Size (Dimensions) Guide + 7 Tips for Creating Them
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Why Use a Camera Lens Hood in 2023 (Before & After Shots)
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Gimp vs Photoshop – Why Pay to Edit Your Photos in 2023?
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How to make a photography portfolio
5 Tips for Environmental Photography Portraits
Guide to Infrared photography
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How to Set up a Home Photography Studio (Cheap Way to Do it)
Using Pattern in Photography
Guide to Using Pattern in Photography
image rendering
What is Image Rendering & How to Render an Image
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Remote Shutter Release Guide
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What is Light Painting? (How to Draw with Light + What You Need)
rembrandt lighting
Rembrandt Lighting: 8 Best Techniques, Examples & Setups
wildlife-photography
Guide to Wildlife Photography
studio-lights
Studio Lights for Photographers: Everything You Should Know
cropping
How to Use Cropping to Enhance your Photos
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What Is Chromatic Aberration (And How To Correct It)
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How to Take Good Pictures (Get Better Photos in Every Situation)
The Orton Effect
How to Create The Orton Effect for Dreamy Landscape Images
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What is Editorial Photography? (+ Settings, Ideas & Examples)
dramatic-lighting
How to Create Dramatic Lighting in Portraits
commercial photography
What is Commercial Photography (Guide + Tips)
abstract-photography
Guide to Abstract Photography
portrait vs landscape
Landscape vs Portrait Orientation: Key Differences
Monochrome vs Grayscale Photography: Key Differences
How To Photograph The Milky Way
composite-photography
Composite Photography Ideas, Tutorials & Examples for 2023
shotkit dark photography FEATURE
Guide to Dark Photography
tilt shift lens
How to Use a Tilt Shift Lens in 2023 (+ 7 Best Lenses)
engagement-photo-poses
18 Fun Engagement Photo Poses, Ideas & Tips for 2023
Aspect-ratios
Which Aspect Ratio is Best for your Photo or Video?
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Guide to Headshot Photography: 13 Tips for Perfect Headshots
Variety of different Photzy Cards
Photzy Action Cards Review
Guide to Bracketing in Photography
types of lenses
10 Types of Camera Lenses You Should Try in 2023 (+ Buying Tips)
How to Use Diagonal Lines in Photography
Using Lensbaby Lenses for Creative Photography
Using Lensbaby Lenses for Creative Photography
aperture-priority
How & When to Use Aperture Priority in Photography
Learn The Parts Of A Camera
lifestyle-photography
Guide to Lifestyle Photography
surreal-photography
Guide to Surreal Photography
How to Post Multiple Photos on Instagram (In One Post)
Kit lens
Should You Use a Kit Lens? (Pros, Cons & Tips)
How to do long exposure photography
Long Exposure Photography Tips
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Guide to Star Trails Photography
Smoke-bomb-photography-trinity-kubassek
Guide to Safe & Fun Smoke Bomb Photography for Beginners
8 Ways to Show Emphasis in Photography
Shutter-speed
Guide to Shutter Speed for Beginners
Introduction to 3D Photography
self-portrait-photography
23 Creative Self Portrait Photography Ideas & Tips
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Photographing African Tribes
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Guide to Panning Photography
how to photograph jewelry
How to photograph jewelry at home
What is ISO
What is ISO?
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50 Unique & Fun Senior Picture Ideas + 7 Key Posing Tips
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9 Essential Food Photography Tips for Bloggers & Stylists
World’s Most Expensive Camera Brands in 2023 REVEALED
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Guide to Levitation Photography
conceptual-photography
Guide to Conceptual Photography
Miniature-Photography
Guide to Miniature Photography
rule of thirds tips
Guide to the Rule of Thirds in Photography
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15 Fun Selfie Poses for Girls & Boys + How to take a Selfie that looks great!
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Guide to Contemporary Photography
night landscape photography
How to Shoot Night Landscape Photography (+ Best Settings)
How-to-pose-for-pictures
How to Pose for Pictures like a Model in 2023 (10 Pro Tips)
bikini-pose
11 Flattering Bikini Poses for Sexy Beach Pictures in 2023
monitor-calibration
How to Calibrate your Monitor (on Windows & Mac OS X)
photography-beginners
Pocket Guide to Photography for Beginners (With Essential Tips)
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What is a NEF File (And How to Open One)
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8 Hand Poses for Portrait Photography
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Tips for Photographing Celebrities
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Understanding the Circle of Confusion in Photography
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12 Essential Photography Tips & Techniques
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Time lapse Calculator for Photographers
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How to Use Repetition in Photography Compositions for Maximum Impact
family-photography
Family Photography: 18 Tips for FUN Portrait Shoots in 2023
rolling shutter
Understanding & Fixing the Rolling Shutter Effect
CR2-FILE
What is a CR2 file? (and How to Open one)
How to Use Facial Recognition Search
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Guide to Image Masking for Photo Editing
How-to-Choose-Photo-Resolution
How to Choose Photo Resolution & Size for Printing Or Online Use
Guide to Spherical Aberration
hard light vs soft light
Hard Light vs Soft Light (Differences & How to Create them)
adobe-bridge
Adobe Bridge Tutorial & Uses (+ 7 Alternatives)
youtube-banner-size
YouTube Banner Size (Dimensions) Guide & 6 Tips for Creating Them
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14 Couples Boudoir Photography Tips & Inspiration for 2023
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Understanding the Aspherical Lens in Photography (Asph Lens)
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Blue Hour Photography: ESSENTIAL Settings, Ideas & Tips
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Guide to Forest Photography
snow-photography
Snow Photography Tips
texture-photography
How to Photograph Textures
Portrait Lighting: 7 Best Techniques, Examples & Setups
how to photograph lightning
How To Photograph Lightning

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