Photo Tips

Learn how to take better photos with tips and tutorials. From learning how to use manual mode to understanding the different types of portrait photography, you'll get advice to take your photos to the next level.

Published: April 12, 2021 by David Em Updated: February 3, 2021

7 ways to take better pet portraits

Whether you’re taking photos of your pet or someone else’s, learn how to capture perfect and adorable pet portraits.

Published: March 15, 2021 by David Em Updated: December 9, 2020

What’s exposure bracketing in photography?

In photography, exposure bracketing refers to a technique where you take several shots of the same photo at different exposures.

Published: February 1, 2021 by David Em Updated: February 1, 2021

How to fill the frame

The common photography tip to fill the frame means to get closer to your subject, making them the largest part of the photo.

Published: November 30, 2020 by David Em Updated: November 28, 2020

The sunny 16 rule

The sunny 16 rule is also known as the sunny f/16 rule. It’s a method of determining the right camera settings for daylight exposure.

Published: November 16, 2020 by David Em Updated: November 28, 2020

How to use figure-to-ground in photography

Figure-to-ground is a compositional technique, which focuses on the contrast between the subject and the background.

Published: November 9, 2020 by David Em Updated: November 28, 2020

What causes red eyes in photos?

Have you taken a photo with a flash and noticed that your subject’s eyes are red? Learn why red eyes happen and how to fix it.

Published: October 5, 2020 by David Em Updated: November 28, 2020

5 tips for capturing family pictures

Family pictures are an excellent way to cherish memories and share with future generations their ancestors who came before them.

Published: September 7, 2020 by David Em Updated: November 28, 2020

How to take environmental portraits

Environmental portraits are all about your subject in a situation or location that says a lot about them. It’s an image full of personality.

Published: August 31, 2020 by David Em Updated: February 3, 2021

Understanding ISO in digital photography

ISO stands for the International Organization for Standardization. It measures your camera’s ability to capture light.

Published: August 17, 2020 by David Em Updated: November 28, 2020

How to learn photography on your own

You don’t need a formal education to learn photography. In addition to practice, there are many free and paid resources you can use.