July 2nd, 2015 – The weather was forecast to be dreadful. Warm and sweaty and with a chance of tornadoes. All geared up, I leapt at the chance to see a couple of lightning strikes. It had been some time since we’d had severe weather come our way, but was I a happy photographer to be returning (alive) with the picture below. The specialist...

As a photographer, you know you need a professional photography website. Sure, as a place to showcase your photos online, but also a place where you can market yourself as a photographer. Without a website, people won’t take you seriously—and the client’s experience begins when they first see your work. The good news is that these days, there are...

Photo: Crime Scene by Roger Caballé Ever see a photo and wonder how the photographer achieved that look, but then think, I wouldn’t even know where to start? Well, it’s often not as hard as you might think. A few great tips, a couple new techniques, and some practice can take you a long way. Jake Hicks (who previously taught us how to avoid common...

In the first installment of this 3-part 360 photography tutorial series, you will learn all the essential tips, tricks, and information you need to begin shooting and creating 360 virtual tours. I will cover the basics of what 360 photography is, the gear and software required, and the setup and shooting process. Future installments in this 360 series...

Spring is in full swing, which means it’s time to dust off your camera and head back outdoors. Don’t let April showers keep you from taking photos! Stormy skies can add a moody atmosphere to your photos, while wet city streets can create a magical glow. The reflective surface of a puddle of rain can add a surreal feel to your image. Here are six tips...

Photography can show us a new perspective of the world, and no genre does this better than macro photography. If you’re new to macro photography, it is the art of “extreme close-up photography, usually of very small subjects and living organisms like insects, in which the size of the subject in the photograph is greater than life size.” Macro photography...