Rui Bandeira is a Portuguese photographer with an eye for capturing amazing images. Originally trained as a professional musician at the Porto Music Conservatory, he shifted his focus to photography and has since gained recognition for his work in both commercial and...
Have you ever wondered what the secret sauce of a stunning picture is? How to capture that moment in time and make it look like a work of art? There's a lot to consider––lighting, composition, and focus, for starters. But one of the essential factors in the mix is the...
Camera lens filters undoubtedly open up an entirely new world of creative possibilities. While most use filters primarily for protection or for managing thorny lighting conditions, others attach them to their lenses for a wide range of imaginative effects. In this...
The International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards (IWPOTY) was created in 2017 by Australian photographer Luke Simon. He founded the awards in an effort to showcase and promote wedding photography from around the world. And since its launch, each year has seen...
It's finally happening! After some soul-searching and careful contemplation, you have decided to take the next step. You have chosen to pursue your passion and turn your hobby into a career - a professional photography career. Congratulations! And, despite the...
Are photography classes worth it? Some people argue that they are a waste of money. They say that you can learn everything you need to know by reading articles online and watching YouTube videos. But is that really true? While it's certainly possible to teach yourself...
Nearly all digital cameras include histograms as part of the image review process. This little graph can tell you a lot about your photo, but only if you know how to read it. This guide will explain what histograms are, how to interpret them, and how to use them to...
Wondering how different focus modes exactly work? This guide gives you all the knowledge you need to choose a perfect focus mode for every possible scene. Continuous, single, and automatic are all different autofocus modes, while manual, as the name suggests, is a...
Looking to buy a new lens? Your first step is usually to determine whether to go with a prime or zoom lens. Here's how the two compare. What is a Prime Lens? A prime lens has a fixed focal length. Hence the other name, "fixed lens." This means that the prime lens has...