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Light painting photography is a type of long exposure photography that gives the impression of dynamic movement and glowing contrast. Here’s our complete guide, including what it is, how to …
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What Is Fill the Frame Photography and How Do I Master It?
Fill the frame photography refers to any picture where the frame is taken up almost entirely by the subject, generally eliminating any background from the image. Learn tips and techniques on …
What Is the Bokeh Effect and How to Achieve It in Photos
Ethereal and dreamlike, the bokeh effect is a specific photographic style that features areas of both blur and sharp focus, and is super easy to achieve. Here’s our complete guide …
Ideas and Guide for Beginners
Explore the exciting world of conceptual photography—an umbrella term referring to photography that is driven by an idea or concept. Here’s our beginner’s guide for how to shoot images using …
How to Use Color Saturation to Enhance Your Photos
Color saturation refers to the intensity of color in an image. Along with hue and lightness, photographers can use image saturation to bring intense vibrancy and even a surreal feel …
What Is Focal Length in Photography? Definition and Guide
Trying to understand focal length in photography? Focal length refers to two things: the angle of view and the magnification. Learn more about focal length, discover tips, and find the …
What It Is and How to Do it
Candid photography refers to pictures that are unposed and spontaneous. It involves capturing people as their most authentic selves. Learn different types of candid photos and why they are so …
An Easy Guide to More Professional Photos
There’s more that goes into photography than just point and shoot. Photography is a technical artform and having a basic understanding of the technical elements will make it easier to …
What It Is and How to Master It
Emphasis in photography dictates where someone’s attention is drawn in a photo. It’s also how photographers keep viewers engaged in an image. Learn why it is such an important part …
An Interview with Gabriel Lopes Lima
Brazilian photographer Gabi Lima explains why love and personal authenticity are vital to how they capture the world around them. Shutterstock Create Fund winner Gabriel Lopes Lima. There aren’t enough …