If you take the time to explore the incredible environment of YouTube you’re bound to run across some amazing channels that cover everything from DIY studio tricks to advanced composition, lighting and technical skills being taught by experts. Learning about photography on YouTube is a convenient, engaging and free way to brush up on your…
Why Is Pre-visualization Important In Photography?
Pre-visualization, or Previz for short, is a fundamental technique that is used by photographers everywhere to help them improve the final results of their work. Pre-visualization is the act of imagining, or ‘seeing’ the finished photo before the shot is even taken. This takes practice and mental focus but as you become better at the…
Great Ways To Improve The Backgrounds Of Your Photographs
It’s only natural that when we take photos that our main focus is on the subject of the image however, whether we realize it or not, the background is incredibly important as well. The overall success of the composition of the photo is heavily dependent on the background. If the background is too distracting then…
How To Achieve Simplicity in Your Photography
You’ve heard it said a thousand times, that sometimes ‘less is more’, but never is it truer than in the world of photography. In photography it is often the case that simplicity and exactness can be the key compositional elements that make an image stand out from the rest. Simplicity in photography does not refer…
How To Find Inspiration For Your Photography
Finding inspiration for your work can be tricky sometimes, especially if you’re experiencing an episode of creative block. It’s only natural to have ebbs and flows in your creativity and all photographers will face times when they feel that their inspiration has dried up. This could lead you to question whether you should even be…
Complete Guide To Selecting The Best Tripod
A good, sturdy and reliable tripod is an excellent addition to your photography gear that can open up new avenues of creativity and possibilities for your work. A tripod keeps the camera dead still while you take a photo meaning that you will never have ‘shakes’ or blurs in your images giving you the ability…