Professional photographers usually use a light box to create an even illumination on the products. The best options on the market can cost hundreds to even thousands of dollars. So how do you make a DIY light box for photography if you don’t have enough budget? It’s quite easy. In this tutorial, we’ll show you three different ways to build a DIY light box using re-purposed materials. How to Make a DIY Light Box with Available Light This DIY light box will take about 15 minutes of your time....

Create a Mood Board for a Photo Shoot to Share Ideas With Your Client This is to make sure that you and your client are speaking the same language. It’s crucial to have visual information that communicates the required end result. A mood board is one of the best ways to do so. You can ask your client for one or come up with one yourself. Simply put, a mood board is a collection of images gathered together in collage form....

Do You Want to Sell Price Photography Prints or Work as a Photographer? The first step before even selling a single print is to decide what your business model is. Is your sole aim to sell prints? Or are you hoping to work as a photographer and sell prints of your work? If your sole goal is to sell prints, you can focus on capturing photographs that are likely to sell as prints....

Seeing a photo sell can give you an enormous sense of pride and accomplishment. Today, you don’t need to be a professional photographer to sell your photos. In fact, it’s never been easier for anyone to sell their images to the world as it is in this digital age. Start With A Great Travel Stock Photo The starting point for you if you want to sell your travel photography is to make sure you have great photos to sell....

As a result, sometimes the sky in your frame is blank and boring. There are either too many clouds or not enough. Your composition deserves a better sky. This article will show you how to use sky replacement in Photoshop. In a few clicks, you can turn a mundane sky into one that enhances your composition. I tried to capture this composition over many days, but the sunrise was cloudless each day....

Lenses come in all shapes and sizes. They also vary in cost. In this article, we have collected some of the most recommended lenses for wedding photography. If you can only choose one lens, then a fast 70-200mm zoom would be ideal. For Canon users, that would be this fantastic Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L lens. [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....

Whether you decide to remove high ISO noise is up to you. Some photographers like the look of noise. It gives the photos a vintage feel. But for those of you who want a cleaner look, I’ll show you what I think is the best noise reduction software. Best Noise Reduction Software to Buy in 2022 Before we dive into the best software, let’s look at the images I used to test noise reduction....

We have collected our top articles to guide you in your creative photography adventures! [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.] Get Started With Creative Still Life Photography Beginners Guide to Shooting Still Life Photography Still life photography is an excellent way to dive into creative photography and improve your photography skills....

In this article, we will talk about the different types of photo metadata and why this information is important. Why is Photo Metadata Important? Photo metadata is useful for a few reasons. Metadata is searchable text. You can add titles, descriptions, and keywords to your images. This helps you find photos in your collection. But it also helps other people discover your photos online. This data often follows your photo when you upload it....

The AE-L and AF-L buttons on the back of a Nikon are prime examples. What does the AE button do? What about the AF meaning? AF stands for autofocus, while AE stands for auto exposure. The AE-L and AF-L are button locks that preserve specific camera settings. Learn how to use the AE AF lock on your Nikon camera in this guide. Everything You Need to Know About AE-L vs AF-L The AE and AF Lock button is a quick way to lock the focus and exposure on the subject....

[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.] Bad Portrait Photography Mistakes and Their Impact on the Importance of Portrait Photography My mistakes taught me the importance of patience, communication, and imagination. By learning from my own mistakes, I was able to develop my skills and learn new ones along the way....

We take you through the best options and the most important features to consider. This ranges from the camera’s quality to all their extra features. You’ll have a good idea of what will work best for you and your pet! We recommend the Petcube Bites 2 as our top choice. It has a durable build, great features, and an easy-to-use app! [Note: ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links....

What You Need for Minimalist Portrait Lighting Besides the camera, you need: A speedlight (a strobe or video light works too); Off-camera radio transmitter; A tripod or light stand with a flash bracket to hold the light; A diffuser to soften the light; A reflector. It’s easy to spend a fortune on lighting gear. But the portrait lighting gear we used only cost a few hundred dollars (excluding the camera and lens)....

But landscape photography doesn’t have to be limited to traditional forms. Abstract landscape photography is an option for those wanting to venture outside of their comfort zone and into creative photography. Here are 11 tips for stunning abstract landscape photography. 11. Understanding Abstract Landscape Photography Abstract photography is a term that can be a little tricky to define in itself. Let’s make it simple though. If you are looking at an image and having trouble defining what it is that you are looking at, that’s an abstract photograph....

Famous Architectural Photographers: What is Architectural Photography? It’s exactly what you think—pictures of buildings. Some photographers focus on pattern or texture. Others use block colors and clean lines for minimalist art. Still, others document the growth of a city skyline or create a typology of images. They all fall under architectural photography. 11 Famous Architectural Photographers You Should Know To inspire you, here are eleven of our favourite architectural photographers of all time....

Today we will look at techniques to help shooting in low light. These range from camera settings to small steps you can take to improve your photographs. The better you become at taking pictures in low light, the more confident you will feel on location or even on a job. Let’s dive in and have a look at 12 techniques for shooting low-light photography. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links....

Some of them create interesting visuals. Others replace pricey gear with something that’s simple to do yourself. Ready to have some fun with your camera, without a big budget? Try these 12 DIY photography tricks. Photography Tricks: Read This Before You Start – Or You Might Ruin Your Gear You can create fun image effects without lightroom or photoshop. Most of the items needed for these tricks can be picked up for a few dollars at a grocery or hardware store, like a magnifying glass for macro photography....

Toddler years are definitely one of the toughest to photograph. However, pint-sized toddlers have some adorable antics that parents want to remember. With a few toddler photography tips -and a whole lot of patience – you can capture great photos of the toddler years. 12. Tips for Creating Beautiful Toddler Photography Getting a great photograph of a toddler starts with the prep work. If you are photographing a client and not your own child, that starts with getting to know the subject....

But creating great black and white photos isn’t easy – it takes skill, talent, and a lot of practice. That’s why it’s important to learn from the masters of this art form. Check out these 20 best black and white photography quotes for inspiration! 1. Black And White Photography Quotes By Jason Peterson On The Timelessness Of B&W “Black and white photography erases time from the equation.” – Jason Peterson Jason M....

These iconic photos show a fraction of a second in our world’s history. They portray relationships, situations, and the passing of time. Read on for the stories behind the most iconic and breathtaking pictures ever taken. 1. Lennon & Yoko – Annie Leibovitz (1980) The image of John Lennon and Yoko Ono is no ordinary portrait photography session. John and Yoko were a married couple, with a strong adoration for each other....