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.

August 3, 2020 By David Em

What is selective focus and how do you use it?

In photography, selective focus refers to focusing on a particular subject or object, while blurring out the rest of the image.

July 13, 2020 By David Em

What is chromatic aberration?

In your photos, have you noticed blurring on the edges or colors that aren’t natural? That’s chromatic aberration, and it’s important to minimize it.

June 15, 2020 By David Em

How to shoot golden hour portrait photography

Golden hour is a period that begins shortly after sunrise and before sunset. Portrait photographers love these times of the day because of the light.

May 25, 2020 By David Em

Understanding aperture in photography

Aperture is the opening in a lens, which light passes through to enter the camera. It’s communicated in f-stops, such as f/1.4, f/4, f/16, and so on.

May 11, 2020 By David Em

Understanding white balance

White balance is the process of adjusting the colors in an image to match how it’s perceived by your eyes. It’s also known as grey or neutral balance.

April 8, 2020 By David Em

How to shoot great portraits on your iPhone

Are you looking to take stunning portraits on your iPhone? We’ll cover tips and tricks to take your iPhone portraits to the next level.

April 4, 2020 By David Em

How to use leading lines for better photos

One of the most powerful compositional tools in photography are leading lines. A leading line paves a path for a viewer to follow to a point of interest.

April 3, 2020 By David Em

Rule of thirds in photography

In photography, the rule of thirds is a compositional tool that divides the image into thirds. It states that an image is aesthetically pleasing when the subject is placed on a third.

March 15, 2020 By David Em

How to take a black and white portrait

Black and white portraits have more texture and contrast. It also shows strong emotions by removing color, which changes the focus to expression.

March 4, 2020 By David Em

8 tips for outdoor portrait photography

From finding the right location to understanding natural light or golden hour, learn how to take high-quality outdoor portraits.