So what constitutes a still life photo? Still life photography is the photographic counterpart of still life painting. Common subjects for still life photography include inanimate items — flowers, food, plants, rocks, etc. Tabletop photography is a branch of still life photography that focuses on capturing items placed on a table. The most common photographic subjects of this genre are food and product photography. Benefits of Still Life Photography: Why You Should Try It You can learn a lot from still life photography....

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM Overview and Specifications – Canon Rf 50Mm F1.2 So, when reviewing the EOS R5 late last year, I decided to go ahead and test this 50mm prime as well. It proved to be a wise decision. This lens gets full use out of the technological pioneer camera body. The experiences depicted in today’s review thus mostly reflect use on the R5 – but image quality is similar on lower-resolution R bodies....

But sometimes I would come up against something that required their Pro subscription. So in this review, I’ll walk you through both the free version and Canva Pro. That way, you’ll be able to see which is right for you. Introducing Canva – A Free Graphic Design Tool Canva has always been free design software. The company promises that it will be free forever. The program includes templates, graphics, text, and images....

It’s not about luck or chance, but about being in the right place at the right time and knowing how to capture that moment for posterity. Here are some tips on how to capture the decisive moment in photography. The Decisive Moment in Photography: What is It? A few years into my career as a wedding and lifestyle photographer, a fellow photographer and good friend gave me some constructive criticism....

What if we told you there was a way you can create a single image that will show day to night photography together? [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.] Day To Night Photography: How to Find the Perfect Location First, you need to find a place to capture your day and night photographs....

[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.] What Are the Symptoms of Focus Shift? You can recognise the focus shift by the symptoms depicted above. If your lens is calibrated, and performs well wide open, but not slightly stopped down, it has focus shift....

I’m going to show you how to create photos of lights moulded into shapes. All you’ll need to make bokeh shapes is your camera, some craft supplies, light, and a little bit of imagination. Let’s start with a little background on how this blurry effect is created. Then I’ll show you how to create fun custom bokeh shapes with your camera. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links....

The problem is that there are countless Photoshop landscape tutorials available. To get you started, I’ll show you the basics of how to Photoshop landscape photos. A Guide to Photoshop Landscape Editing You can edit your landscape photos in a million different ways. That’s also why a lot of photographers go too far and create something that doesn’t look anything like the original scene. It’s important that your landscape photos look natural....

We have collected all the information you’ll need from how to start a photography business to how to price your work. No matter where you are with making money from photography, you’ll find this an informative complete guide. How to Start a Photography Business How to Start a Successful Photography Business – All You Need to Know If you’re not sure how to start your photography business, this is the article for you....

[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.] Star Trail Photography: Capturing Movement In The Night Sky When you glance at the stars, you might think that nothing up there is moving, but in reality the night sky is very dynamic....

[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.] Benefits of Using Photography Reflectors for Light Control A photography light reflector bounces existing light. And re-directs it back onto the subject. Reflectors are excellent tools for adding fill light. They can also create catch lights in portraits....

Read on to learn how to use tones to tell stories through your photographs. What Is Tone In Photography? What does tone mean? Tone photography can have varying definitions. Tonal range is the difference between the lightest and darkest parts of a photograph. Where and when you photograph affects these tones. Adjustments made in post-production such as contrast, burning and dodging also affect them. Generally, we want to use a wide tonal range in photography that represent scenes in a realistic way....

So are robots taking over the illustration business? This Jasper Art review answers that question. We’re impressed with the AI-generated images. But Jasper Art isn’t without its limitations. We take you through Jasper Art in detail. We show you how to generate images. And we show you the results. Once you finish reading our Jasper Art review, you’ll know if Jasper Art is the solution for you. What is Jasper Art?...

However, many photographers, including myself, don’t like Lightroom Classic. It’s fair to say that while adding more and more features throughout the years, Adobe has been reluctant to optimize the program. The current version is quite hard to like (for me, at least). It has a cluttered and unresponsive interface, and often too many unnecessary features. That’s one of the reasons why Adobe introduced Lightroom CC a few years ago....

Mini Sessions: What Are They? A mini session is, in layman terms, a very short photo shoot. Mini sessions are preset photo shoots at a lower cost than a full session. Clients can come to a mini session and get snapped in a short period of time. Mini sessions are a great way for new clients to trial a photographer or get quick seasonal updates on their family portraits. What Are the Different Types of Mini Sessions?...

With its f/1.4 maximum aperture, this lens is superb in low light. And that’s one of the reasons it’s my favorite lens for shooting weddings. But is the Sigma 50mm Art lens right for you too? Read on to find out! Overview of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art This is Sigma’s second version of this lens, replacing the older 50mm f/1.4 DG EX lens. The Art series was designed to provide a faster and sharper solution than its predecessor with better build-quality and handling....

Black Friday is the best time of year to buy photography products. Whether you need gear, software, or a course to improve your skills, there’s a Black Friday deal to spark your interest. Black Friday Photography Deals: Hottest Products These are the hottest product deals this Black Friday. These products have the biggest price drops, making them bargains you can’t miss. The deals won’t last long, so get them while they’re hot!...

For all the tips, tricks, techniques and information, read our complete guide here. What Is Architecture Photography? Architecture photography is a lot less dynamic than other photography fields. Especially compared to photojournalism or sports photography. You spend a considerable amount of time mulling over a scene or environment. This means your camera doesn’t need to focus on speed. Or continuous shooting modes, for example. You need to focus on quality....

Tips for Urban Exploratioin Legality The first thing I’d like to cover is the legality of Urban Exploration Photography. This is because as much fun as it is, it often involves trespassing. Whether anyone cares that you’re trespassing or not is another matter, but it’s trespassing all the same. Some people even go so far as to break and enter. For me, this is a line which I’m not willing to cross....

PNG stands for Portable Network Graphics file and follows lossless compression. The PNG file was created to replace the GIF format image format but is used across the platform. What Is a Png File Extension? Every digital file has a file format attached to it. Whether digital images or text files, a file extension lets you know what the file is. Programs know which files they can open and which they can’t....