Photo Tips Archives

Differences between RAW and JPEG

December 21, 2021December 6, 2019 by David Em

A RAW file is uncompressed, while a JPEG file is compressed. Aside from that, here are the differences between RAW and JPEG. Continue reading

How to shoot portraits at night

December 21, 2021December 3, 2019 by David Em

Night portrait of a person with their hand on their face.

Low light portraits can be challenging but that doesn’t mean you should avoid it. Here’s how to shoot great portraits at night with or without flash. Continue reading

How to shoot an urban portrait

December 21, 2021November 29, 2019 by David Em

Urban portrait of a person looking back.

How to capture sharp portraits

December 21, 2021November 27, 2019 by David Em

Selective focus on a person wearing a leather jacket and looking to the side.

Whether you’re shooting in automatic or manual mode, getting sharp images is vital. Here’s your guide to capturing sharp portraits and avoid blurry images. Continue reading

Silhouette portrait photography guide

December 21, 2021November 26, 2019 by David Em

Silhouette of a person sitting down at sunset.

Silhouette portraits are a great way to make a portrait more dramatic and interesting. Learn the secrets to capturing silhouettes. Continue reading

How to take incredible senior pictures

February 9, 2022November 18, 2019 by David Em

Backlit portrait of a person looking down.

Senior pictures are an excellent way to document a time of transition and celebrate all that a person has done so far in their life. Continue reading

10 composition tips for better photography

February 8, 2022November 11, 2019 by David Em

Composition in photography is how you arrange elements in the frame. Learn the most impactful composition tips to take better photos. Continue reading