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Here are 36 excellent photo manipulation artists and their work. [Note: ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info? See how it all works here.] Photo Manipulation Artists You Should Follow Let’s dive into our list of favourite photo manipulation artists. Following digital manipulation artists will inspire you....

Flash photography is not a new concept. But photographers are constantly always trying to perfect it. And part of that is finding the best flash to use. But with so many different flashes on the market, it’s hard to know which one to invest in. But we’ve done the research, and the Profoto B10 may make that choice easier for you. What Is a Strobe Light or a Hot Shoe Flash?...

SLR Lounge Photography 101: An Overview Photography 101 is one of the longest beginner courses I’ve seen, at 6.5 hours. Its aim is to bring you from a complete beginner level to a solid intermediate level. Here are some of the areas it promises to teach you, according to the SLR Lounge website. About the Creators The provider of this course, SLR Lounge, is one of the most reputable sites for photography education....

There are many different memory cards you can purchase, though. The type will depend on what card slots your camera has. This article has everything you need to know about the different types of memory cards. [Note: ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info? See how it all works here....

In this article, we’ll help you understand emphasis in photography. And we’ve got the best tips and techniques to master it. What Is Emphasis in Photography? Emphasis is where we give something special significance, making it stand out from everything around it. We can emphasize a particular word in a sentence, giving our message a specific meaning. And what we mean can change where we place the emphasis. The same is true in photography....

Getting sharp images is not always about better focusing. Often it is about reducing motion blur, specifically, your motion. Many of today’s cameras and lenses have image stabilization technology that is designed to reduce camera shake. Let’s look at how and when to use image stabilization for sharper images. What Is Image Stabilization? Image stabilization reduces the small motions you make when handholding your camera. Almost unnoticeable. You will notice camera shake at slow shutter speeds....

But not all images need to be sharp from front to back. Sometimes, an image is more beautiful if some parts of it are softly out-of-focus. An image can have impact if the focus is “shallow”. In this article, I’ll let you in on the secrets of shallow depth of field (DoF). I’ll help you achieve the look and give you ideas on when to use it in your photography....

Nothing is more iconic than shaking the print while the photo develops and the white border of the image! Lately, instant film cameras have become very popular. It’s not easy to find the best one, as there are loads of them to choose from. So we have compiled a list of the 10 best instant cameras you can buy in 2022. The Best Instant Camera: An Introduction [Note: ExpertPhotography is supported by readers....

Makeup looks very different in real life than it does in pictures. Not knowing how to apply makeup correctly will make your photos look flat and uninteresting. 1. Makeup Photography: Using Natural Light to Make Every Color Stand Out Artificial light has a way of making skin tone textures and makeup look unflattering. If used incorrectly, it will brighten your image in all the wrong ways. Natural light is a great alternative to this....

The Canon EOS Rebel T8i is our favorite DSLR in 2023. It’s an easy-to-use DSLR that produces excellent images. It has reliable autofocus with subject tracking. And it can shoot glorious 4K video. It’s a brilliant all-rounder for beginners and intermediates. [Note: ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money....

In this post, we’ve got some excellent sister photoshoot ideas so you can capture this special relationship on camera. We have ideas for sisters of all ages, from young girls to powerful women. And you have some magical images that the whole family will treasure. 17 Cool Sister Photoshoot Ideas Here are our 17 cool sister photoshoot ideas so you can create images that celebrate and spread the sisterly love....

Composition in photography is about what to include or leave out of your frame. It’s also about how you decide to place the elements in the scene. Rather than thinking of these as “rules”, think of them as guidelines for making your images more visually appealing and interesting. [Note: ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money....

Night can symbolise magic, madness, mystery, and death. It is also a symbol of the unconscious and a powerful source of imagination. Photographers have long been aware of the aesthetic properties of photographing at night. Alfred Stieglitz and Brassai were among the early masters to exemplify night photography. Brassai famously documented the results in his 1932 book ‘Paris de Nuit’. We’ve listed 30 night photographers working today who capture unique aspects of the night....

My first camera was a bridge camera—the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. I bought it for my very first African safari in 2013. It was much cheaper than a DSLR and the best bridge camera on the market. It had the highest-resolution sensor (18 MP) and one of the most powerful zoom lenses (27-810 mm). With smartphone cameras getting better all the time, there are fewer bridge cameras out there these days....

Wide Aperture for a Soft Background If you’ve played around with aperture much, you’ll know by now that, the wider the aperture, the shallower the depth of field. This, in turn, determines how blurred the photo is, after all, that’s all a soft background is – an attractive blur. So, the wider you set your aperture, the softer your background will be but you need to be sure that the whole of your subject’s face is in focus, or at the very least their eyes, otherwise the entire photo will appear soft instead of just the background....

Want to learn more about landscape photography techniques? Check out our course ‘Simply Stunning Landscapes’ here! [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info? See how it all works here.] 9. Discover the Beauty of Black and White Landscape Photography Color shows us a place as it is....

1. Mirror Photography: Use Artificial Light to Enhance Your Model’s Features One of the best things about mirror photography is that it offers unlimited possibilities. As long as you have access to a mirror, you can take photos wherever and whenever you want. If you want to stay in, experiment with different outfits, and take great photos with a limited amount of light, you can easily do so. You just need to work with artificial light and DSLR camera settings that are usually not needed during the warmer months....

But now, the DSLR era is entering its winter season. And the sun is setting on this once impervious camera system. Mirrorless cameras are now taking their place at the top of the camera world. But are DSLRs dead and buried? This post is our take on the DSLR situation. We’ll look at what’s happening now and what the future might hold for DSLR cameras. [Note: ExpertPhotography is supported by readers....

These are the times you should remember the joy of adventure and how rewarding sunrise photography actually is. Read on to learn how to take sunrise photos that are worth waking up for. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info? See how it all works here....

If you’re stuck in this mindset, you need to get out of it. ‘Fantastic Fundamental Light Skills’ is an ebook that promises to help you do that. Let’s check what it offers and see if you should get a copy. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links. If you use one of these and buy something, we make a little bit of money. Need more info?...