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Photography for Beginners (The Ultimate Guide for 2024)

Cameras are complicated, but photography for beginners doesn’t have to be. When I started shooting, I was frustrated with my first DSLR camera. I couldn’t…

How to Edit Photos in Lightroom: A Complete Guide

Adobe Lightroom is the most popular digital organization and editing software on the market today. It caters to both complete beginners and seasoned professionals, successfully…

How to Take Landscape Photos: A Complete Guide

The landscape has inspired painters and musicians for centuries. And landscape photography remains one of the most popular genres in the art form, with an…

Milky Way Photography Guide: How to Photograph the Milky Way

Milky Way photography can be incredibly rewarding. We’ve all gazed at the night sky in wonder, but Milky Way photography lets you capture the stars…

How to Take Macro Photos: A Complete Guide

Macro photography is a genre that can transport us to another world. It gives photographers a unique ability to capture elements that aren’t otherwise visible…

30 Creative Photography Ideas (Have Fun with Our Challenge)

These creative photography ideas will help you learn and grow as a photographer. Some focus on cool photoshoot ideas or still life. Others focus on…

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These 13 Cool Photography Themes Will Motivate Your Work

Experimenting with these awesome photography themes is a surefire way to get your creative juices flowing. Even professionals find themselves in a creative rut from…

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25 Most Influential Travel Photographers to Follow in 2024

The best travel photographers show us the world while we’re comfortably seated on our sofas. Adventurers to their core, these photographers take us to places…

How to Use the 7 Principles of Art and Design in Photography

Using the seven principles of art and design can help you produce more dynamic and eye-catching photographs. But you don’t need a degree in art…

7 Best Cheap Digital Cameras to Buy in 2024

There are many reasons to buy a cheap digital camera. Even in this age of smartphones with amazing cameras. There are times you can’t or…

What is Conceptual Photography? (17 Inspiring Examples)

Conceptual photography is a form of image making focused on illustrating one idea. This idea, or concept, can be anything your imagination can muster. You…

17 Best Free Photo Editing Apps for Android and iPhone in 2024

Photo editing apps are crucial to any phone photographer’s arsenal. These smartphone apps can perform many adjustments, from enhancing detail to removing unwanted items. They allow…

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25 Awesome Photography Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know

Photography is a diverse and interesting art form. And these fun photography facts are sure to spike your interest even further.  Find out why people…

Finding Your Photography Style (9 Practical Tips)

All the best photographers have a well-defined photography style. By looking by looking at just a few photos, you know exactly who’s work you’re looking…

8 Best Photo Retouch Apps in 2024

A photo retouch app is a great way to get professional results easily. These days, you can take great portrait photos on your smartphone. A…

Why Are My Photos Dark? (Best Photography Exposure Tips)

“Why are my photos dark?” That’s a question every photographer has asked themselves when they were just starting out. Shooting photos that are too dark…

T-Stop to F-Stop Calculator – What’s the Difference?

Even if you’re new to photography, you’ve probably hear of f-stops. But we also have t-stops for photography and videography. But what are t-stops? And…

What is a Photo Series? (13 Cool Photo Series Ideas to Try)

Creating a photo series is a great way to experiment with different types of photography and push your creativity forward. There are infinite themes on…

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