Category Archives: photography tips


Don’t Forget About Reflections

Today's photography tip is about watching out for reflections. 

When you are out and about photographing we tend to get really involved in the subject and sometimes forget to watch out for smaller details. Reflections tend to be some of those details in a photo shoot that can get forgotten about. Whether you might be […]



Four Tips For Better Photos of Your Children

Taking photos of your children or even anybody's child is often difficult, especially when they are very young. Sometimes it takes more than just having patience. So today's photography tip is three ways to improve the photos you take of your children.

Don't use a flash - the on camera flash is harsh lighting and […]



One Way to Improve Your Composition

This photo tip is on the subject of composition. 

Composition is the placement of visual elements in an art work, basically meaning of why your photos look a certain way. The way a photo looks or a piece of art is important because it changes how we see it, the emotions it can evoke, and […]



How to Improve Your Photography without Upgrading Your Camera

Today I am sharing a photo tip that is actually about ‪‎lenses‬.

A lot of people, especially hobby photographers, when they buy their first camera and lens are so excited and photograph just with what they have. Well a little while down the road, after getting some experience the photographer starts to feel limited about […]



Don’t Be Afraid of Grey Skies

Sharing a photo tip today, don't be discouraged when the weather doesn't always give you beautiful blue skies with puffy white clouds for your backdrops, you can still make great outdoor photos even with grey skies.

I know that here in Germany most of the winter it can be quite gloomy outside. This cannot stop […]



Tips on Protecting Your Camera from Cold Weather

Now that fall is officially here, that means that temperatures have begun to drop. Here are some tips to help protect your equipment from colder weather and the weather changes that comes with it.

A good camera bag is your first defense against the weather.

First suggestion is to get a good camera bag. This […]



How to Get the Most Out of Your Photo Session

Candid shots during a session can be beautiful, try to be natural with your kids.

We all want to get the most out of our photo sessions, we pay good money for them and spend a good amount of time preparing for them. First and foremost is to do your research to find a photographer to fit your stylistic […]



8 Tips for Improving Your People and Pet Photos

The majority of what most people photograph are people and pets. Whether they are using a professional camera, a point and shoot, or their phone cameras, most people take photos of their friends, family, kids, and pets. So I put together a small list of helpful tips to help you improve your photos with this […]



How to Take Great Night Photos

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I absolutely love taking night photos. I love going out to little night excursions with friends to find interesting places to take photos after dark, it is the whole reason I have taken my tripod on trips with me. I have taken night photos in Rome, […]



One Step to Improve Your Phone Photos

Ever since the invention of the cell phone with a camera, the amount of photos taken every day have jumped higher and higher. It has made almost everybody an amateur photographer, almost even a hobbyist.

Unlike other articles on improving your mobile phone photos, I am not going to talk to about composition or quality. […]