Check out my tips for shooting sculpture photography in any environment. 1. What Is Sculpture Photography? Natural and human-made sculpture and statues are in my top 5 things to photograph. You can revisit the same artwork several times and try different techniques. Another bonus is that they don’t answer back or blink when you squeeze the shutter. The range of sculpture in your home and out in the community is vast....

Dark portraits aren’t always melancholic and are very easy to make. What Defines Moody and Dark Portraits? Moody portrait photography doesn’t have to be gloomy or upsetting in any way. You can photograph a smiling person and end up with a moody photo. Lighting, concepts, and angles all play a significant role in moody photography. Simply altering one part of your image can turn it into something with depth and meaning....

Burst mode changes your camera from a single shot mode to a multi-shot sequence of images. This feature is often used for photographing action. But it can also help in other photography genres too, including capturing laughter or smiles. Here’s how to use burst mode on a DSLR, mirrorless, or another dedicated camera. Many smartphones have burst modes too. Click here to see how to use burst mode on your smartphone....

The Auto Lighting Optimizer helps to adjust the photograph’s darkest and lightest areas. For photographers working with JPEGs, the tool can help bring out more detail in a photograph. But, at other times, the tool can create a negative effect. Learn what the auto lighting optimizer does, when to use it, and how to use it in this quick guide for Canon users. [ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links....

What Are Extension Tubes? The further away your lens is from the sensor, the closer your lens can focus. For macro photography, you’ll need close focusing. Lens extension tubes extend the magnification of your lenses. They provide an inexpensive and effective starting point in building a macro photography kit. These tubes fit between the camera body and the lens. They twist onto your camera as a normal lens would, and then the lens attaches to their front....

A vast number of products on the market promise to improve your vision, awareness, and precision for composing. They come in various formats: hardcover books, ebooks, video, and hybrid courses. Today, I’m reviewing one of them, ‘Incredibly Important Composition Skills’ by Photography Concentrate. It is an ebook, with plenty of interactive parts and extra video content. Let’s see what it can offer for you. [This is one of several dozen photography education products we’ve reviewed....

So, to find out what all the fuss is about, and to see if the Peak Design Everyday Backpack V2 could be the bag for you, read our review! What you Should Know About the Peak Design Everyday Backpack V2 The Peak Design Everyday Backpack V2 is an award-winning camera bag that debuted in late 2019. It takes all the best parts of the famous Original Everyday Backpack and adds a handful of key new features based on customer feedback....

Travel Photography Gear: Camera Equipment The camera equipment you take is a personal choice, and will be defined by the type of photographer you are. There will always be debate over how many, and which lenses to bring. Not to mention, do you make space to fit a drone? If you do that means removing one lens from your bag. The camera body – You’ll need your main camera body, and if you’re working on assignment bringing a backup body is a sensible idea....

The subject could lose all literal meaning and be reduced to only shape, light, texture or color. Photographed items could be objects we use in our daily life. They could also be created entirely for the purpose of art. We’ve created a complete guide to learn the tricks and insights of abstract images. [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....

Exploring Photography Themes In photography, a theme is an overarching concept that a photographer adheres to. From black and white photography to night or aerial photography. Using photography themes is a great way to inspire creativity. For any artist, working within a theme can change your artistic perspective. It’ll show you new possibilities and solutions to creative problems. Choosing photography themes also sets you in a decisive direction. It adds authenticity and depth to your body of work and allows you to focus your creative energy....

Tilt shift lenses are popular with photographers because they allow them to control the focus and depth of field in their photos more easily than other types of lenses. They can also be used to create a sense of motion in a photograph, even when the subject is stationary. What is a Tilt Shift Lens and How Does it Work? A tilt-shift lens has optics inside it that can be tilted and shifted....

How to Define Value in Photography In photography, we group tones into blacks, shadows, midtones, highlights, and whites. Black and pure white are the darkest and lightest parts of your photo with no detail or texture. Shadow areas are the dark parts of your photograph that contain detail and texture. Highlights are bright areas with detail and texture. Midtones are the tones in the middle. A histogram maps the tonal values with darker tones on the left and lighter tones on the right....

Choosing the best camera for wedding photography doesn’t have to be complicated… whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting. Here we look at some of the best wedding photography cameras available. Our top pick is a professional and reliable piece of kit. It has great video abilities and amazing autofocus. Have a look at the Canon 5D Mark IV! [Note: ExpertPhotography is supported by readers. Product links on ExpertPhotography are referral links....

The Sony ZV-1 is our favorite selfie camera. Sony designed this camera specifically for content creators, vloggers, and social media influencers. The photography and video specs are fantastic. And it has features that help you create algorithm-busting selfies and creative content. What is the Best Selfie Camera? The best selfie camera must be lightweight, portable, and equipped with features that make selfies easy. A smartphone camera is enough for many selfie-takers....

Celebrating the human body was always popular in the history of art – take Michelangelo’s David, for example. Yet, in photography, it’s just on the rise. Here are ten ideas to try if you are shooting male boudoir photography. [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?...

[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.] 12. Pick the Right Lens for Nature Photography There is a famous Boy Scouts saying – always be prepared. This applies to nature photography too. Figuring out the best lens for a particular type of photography isn’t an exact science....

We have collected the 14 best photography podcasts in 2021. These are the best of the best, playing in the background when you edit your work. [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.] Photography Podcasts 1. Cameras Or Whatever Cameras Or Whatever is hosted by Tyler Stalman....

We have found low light cameras for all skill levels and budgets. And they have the right specs for when the sun goes down or when the lights go dim. At the top of our list is the Sony a9 II. It has amazing in-body image stabilization, a wide ISO range, and low light autofocus (AF). [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....

What is a pre-wedding photoshoot? It might be an engagement photoshoot. But increasingly, engagement sessions capture the proposal. The pre-wedding shoot is a chance to plan photos together. Nothing makes the average person tense up like being told to “Relax!” by a photographer. You don’t have the pressure of a wedding day. But you don’t have the excitement or adrenaline either. Not knowing how to shoot couples might make for some awkward photoshoots....

[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.] Photos Printed On Glass: What’s Better—Glass or Acrylic? It’s unlikely that you’ll find agreement on this. Some people say that glass is better because it lasts longer. It won’t degrade with prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light....