7. Plan Ahead for Professional Photoshoot Results Planning your photo shoot and being well prepared is vital. Your efficiency and creativity will both be enhanced. Knowing what you want to achieve from the portrait photo shoot narrows down your options and makes planning more effective. So, how do I plan a photo shoot? Pre-visualising the photos you want will enable you to prepare for them. You may consider including your model(s) in this planning stage....

Our top pick has 4K recording, Alexa voice control, and a 2-inch touchscreen. [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 is the Best Dash Cam? Before we look at the detail of all our recommendations, here is a summary of them all....

Newborn and infant photography captures the rapid growth in the first few months of life. Nothing quite makes a person wish for the ability to freeze time like holding a newborn baby. But while pausing the space-time continuum isn’t possible, freezing that moment is. You just need a camera! What Are the Best Newborn Photography Camera Settings? In infant photography, you need to consider the exposure settings. You should also consider settings such as white balance and focus settings....

In this article, I’ll let you in on the secret tips to creating spectacular silhouette photography. Once you understand the basic techniques, challenging lighting conditions become photographic opportunities. [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 Is Silhouette Photography? A silhouette is created by a subject photographed against a bright background....

Let’s take a look at how you can spot and get rid of them. How to Spot and Fix Dead Pixels Have you noticed any black or fixed dots on your screen? No matter what you do, they stay in place. They can be distracting and annoying. These dots are either stuck or dead pixels. You must identify them, so you can find an appropriate solution. Dead and stuck pixels can appear on LCD screens of all kinds....

14 Tips For An Ethereal Photoshoot: Soft, Dreamy Portrait Photography Here we look at 14 of our favorite tips and tricks for standout soft and dreamy portrait photography. Use Natural Light to Create That Dreamy Glow Natural light is every portrait photographer’s best friend. Artificial light is just as important as natural light. But it can take a lot of time and energy to work with. Available outdoor light, on the other hand, changes all the time and is easy to control....

It’s intended to be more realistic and interactive than traditional advertising. Seeing the product in context creates more convincing imagery than seeing it against a white background. The goal is for consumers to feel like they are living vicariously through your images, and make a purchase because they want what you have shown them! Your job as a photographer is to make sure you convey that in your images. Here are a few tips to help you get started taking perfect lifestyle product shots....

Asking your clients to act romantic can make them nervous. These tips will help you to bring about romance without making it weird. What Is Romantic Photography? Romantic photography captures the romance between two people. This style of photography is about showing affection through connection and intimacy. Romantic photography can illustrate the intimacy that people share. It gives clients the chance to have an image that captures their love for one another....

Here’s a time-lapse example from my trip to New Zealand in December 2015: Compared to shooting images, time-lapse photography requires more knowledge and patience. You may find it overwhelming at first, but it is definitely worth learning. Essentially, time-lapse photography is a video, or a compilation of thousands of still shots. Just like the picture flip books from your childhood, when you play a series of images within a very short time, it becomes a video....

In this article, I’ll show you how to start working with Smart Objects in Photoshop. Understanding Smart Objects in Photoshop Photoshop Layers are great. They allow you to edit your photos without destroying the original. Smart Objects take the concept of nondestructive editing even further. They enable you to make changes without losing quality. There are tons of possibilities when you decide to use Smart Objects in Photoshop. Here are a few important advantages of Smart Objects....

I’ll guide you through the three elements that make up the exposure triangle: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. You will be able to understand how these settings interact with each other. Believe me, you can master the exposure triangle with a little practice! [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....

This review will introduce you to ON1 Photo Raw 2022. If you’ve never used ON1, or if you’re wondering about upgrading to this version, then we’ll help you! What is ON1 Photo Raw 2022 Photo Editing Software? ON1 Photo RAW is a photo editing program comparable to Adobe Lightroom. It has a full digital asset management system (DAM) to help you organize images. You can add and adjust keywords and metadata....

But there’s always room for the slightly odd in this world. And the Pentax KP has enough strengths to make it worth your consideration. Especially as this review will talk you through the alternatives if you decide that this one isn’t for you. Read on to find out! Pentax KP Overview and Specifications Looking at its price tag, its direct rivals are the likes of the Canon 80D, 90D and Nikon D7500....

There’s a lot of information out there on the subject. Much of it is confusing, and some are just plain incorrect. We’re here to clear up the situation. This is our ultimate guide to pushing film and pulling film. You’ll be the master of your film rolls by the end of this article. Understanding ISO and Pushing Film in Film Photography Before we get to the details of pushing and pulling film, we need to look at ISO....

The Photographer’s Ephemeris Family The Photographer’s Ephemeris (TPE) is a very well known software developed by Crookneck Consulting LLC. and comes in different flavors: TPE Desktop (free): a web application for your computer; TPE App available for iOS and Android: This is the classic Photographers Ephemeris desktop, enhanced and packed as mobile app; TPE 3D: the power of the classic Photographers Ephemeris combined with 3D maps, only for iOS; The Photographer’s Transit: planning tool for the interchangeable lens photographer, only for iOS....

If you have a smartphone, you’re more than half-way there. You might need an app or two, an extra set of lenses and a power bank. [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 Is Smartphone Photography? Your best camera is the one that is always with 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.] How to Take Wedding Detail Shots The first thing to consider when taking any wedding detail shots is how and where each one might be used. Perhaps you will be supplying a wedding album to the couple....

In this article, I’ll help you understand depth of field and how you can use it in your own 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? See how it all works here.] Understanding Depth of Field Depth of field in photography describes how much of your scene is in focus....

10. How to Find the Hero Angle for Food Photography There are usually three angles that are popular in food photography. Overhead, 45 degrees and straight on. But they don’t all work for every type of food. To photograph your dish looking its best, it’s important to find your recipe’s hero angle. The angle that makes the dish come to light. The hero angle will show off the layers and ingredients....

10. Rome Photography: 10. Trevi Fountain The Trevi fountain was completed in 1762, and today stands as one of Rome’s most popular tourist attractions. It’s not as popular as the Colosseum, or the Vatican, but still attracts large crowds. The statues of the fountain make excellent backdrops for portrait photos. This is not lost on the throngs of people take photos of themselves and each other at this photo spot. As a photographer you have two options, to embrace those crowds, or try to avoid them....