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.

aperture
Guide to Aperture in Photography
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18 Best GIMP Plugins of 2023 + Installation Guide
nikon vs canon
Canon vs Nikon (Which to Buy in 2023)
Travel tips for Photographers
Travel Tips for Photographers
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How to Prep for Outdoor Photography
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How to Build the Best PC/Desktop Computer for Photo Editing
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Landscape Photography Tips
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Facebook Ads Course for Photographers
How To Open ARW Files
dynamic-range
Guide to Dynamic Range in Photography
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Top Camera Brands in 2023
Best Place to Buy & Sell Used Camera Equipment
How to Make a DIY Projector
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What is HDR Photography? (+ How do You Take HDR Photos?)
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Matte vs Glossy Photos: Which Paper is Best for Your Photo Prints?
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Excess Baggage Hack for Traveling Photographers
imgbb-shotkit
How to use ImgBB for Free Image Hosting
organize-digital-photos
How To Organize Digital Photos (+ Best Way to Store Photo Prints)
boudoir-poses
31 Boudoir Poses, Ideas & Tips to Make Her Look & Feel Amazing
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35mm vs 50mm (Which Lens Focal Length is Better?)
Guide to Pricing Photography Prints
How to Sell Photos Online shotkit
20 Best Websites to Sell Your Photos Online in 2023
guide-to-depth-of-field
Beginner’s Guide to Depth of Field in Photography
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Full Frame vs Crop Sensor: Differences + Pros & Cons
camera-settings
Easy to Understand Guide to Camera Settings for Beginners
how-to-fix-Stuck-pixels
Stuck Pixel Fixing Guide (How to Diagnose, Fix & Prevent)
portrait-photography
Portrait Photography Tips, Techniques, Settings & Ideas for 2023
types-of-photography-featured
114 Different Styles & Types of Photography To Try in 2023
Boudoir-photography-guide-pixabay
Guide to Boudoir Photography: 25 Tips, Examples & ideas
sRGB in Photography
Should you use sRGB in Photography? (vs RGB & Adobe RGB)
Guide to Long Lens Photography
Guide to Adobe Camera RAW (vs Lightroom & Photoshop)
beach-photography-featured
Guide to Beach Photography (Best Gear, Tips & Ideas)
Guide to Toy Photography
white balance
Guide to white balance
photography-school
25 Best Photography Schools in the World in 2023 By Country
street photography tips
Guide to Street Photography
photography-salary
How Much Does a Photographer Earn in 2023? Photography Salary Report
Candid Photography
Guide to Candid photography
cpl-filter
What is a CPL Filter and Why Should You Use One in 2023?
RAW-vs-JPEG
RAW vs. JPEG: What Are the Important Differences?
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Everything to Know about the XMP File Format in 2023
macro-lens
Macro Lens Guide for Closeup Photography
monochrome-photography-featured
What is Monochrome Photography? (+Examples & How to Shoot it)
reflection-photography
Guide to Reflection Photography
low light photography
Guide To Low Light Photography (With Camera Settings & Tips)
How to Clean a Camera Lens the Right Way in 2023
fine-art-photography
Guide to Fine Art Photography
Portrait-Photography-Poses
27 Flattering Portrait Poses for Photographers & Models
silhouette-photography
What is Silhouette Photography? (+ Ideas, Settings, Examples)
Architectural Photography
How to Photograph Architecture (Architectural Photography)
photography-business
How to Start a Photography Business in 2023
drone-photography
19 Drone Photography Tips to Improve Your Aerial Shots in 2023
select-culling
How to Use Narrative Select to Save Time Culling Images
contrast-photography-featured
Guide to Using Contrast in Photography
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What is Exposure Compensation (and How to Use it)
nude-photography
Guide to Nude Photography
How to Photograph Water
black-white-portrait
Guide to Black and White Portrait Photography
moon-photography
How to Photograph the Moon
histogram-photography-featured
Understanding the Histogram in Photography
product photography
Product Photography: Home & Studio Ideas, Technique & Equipment
How to Fix & Avoid Color Banding
fashion-photography-featured
Guide to Fashion Photography
shadow-photography
15 Tips for Creative Shadow Photography in 2023
Remove-Color-Cast
What are Color Casts and How to Avoid & Fix Them
4-3-16-9-ASPECT-RATIO
4:3 vs 16:9 – Which Aspect Ratio is Best for Videos & Photos?
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Vibrance vs Saturation (Main Differences to Know)
tips for winning photo awards
12 Useful Tips For Winning Photo Awards in 2023
computational_photography
How You Can Benefit from Computational Photography
exposure-triangle
Understanding the Exposure Triangle
share-photos
11 Best Ways to Share Photos with Friends, Family or Clients
real estate photography
Guide to Real Estate Photography in 2023 (18 PRO Tips!)
how to calibrate a lens
Guide to Lens Calibration
lens-distortion
Understanding (& Fixing) Lens Distortion
Camera Sensor Size
Guide to the Types of Camera Sensor
frame-sizes
Standard Picture Frame Sizes for Photos & Artwork
Colour Theory for Photographers
Color Theory for Photographers
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What is Perspective in Photography (Complete Guide with Tips & Examples)
kirilian photography
Guide to Kirlian Photography
lrv-thm-file
Guide to GoPro LRV & THM Files
Types of Cameras
Guide to Different Types of Cameras
black-white-photography
Black and White Photography Tips, Styles and Examples
composition-photography
22 Essential Photography Composition Techniques for Better Photos
film-stock
Guide to Camera Film Stock: Types, Developing, Examples
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Tips & Poses for Flattering Plus Size Boudoir Photography
glass-photography
How to Photograph Glass
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How to Get Cute Photos of Your Cat (15 Cat Photography Tips)
why opt for a digital camera in 2020
Cameras vs SmartPhones
photographer professional
How to become a professional photographer
butterfly-lighting
Butterfly Lighting: 13 Best Techniques, Examples & Setups
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15 Pre-Wedding PhotoShoot Ideas, Tips & Poses for 2023
diy-headshot
How To Take A Professional Headshot
the-photographers-ephemeris
How to use the Photographer’s Ephemeris to Plan Outdoor Photography Shoots
underwater-photography-featured
Guide to Underwater Photography
adobe-portfolio
Guide to Adobe Portfolio
Prime vs Zoom Lens: Which is Best? | Pros & Cons in 2023
cool-profile-pic-matheus-ferrero
How to Take Cool Profile Pictures for Your Social Media Accounts
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Chiaroscuro Lighting: 7 Best Techniques, Examples & Setups
How to Increase the Resolution of an Image
How to Increase the Resolution of an Image (3 Simple Ways)

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