"Photo Tips" Blogs & Blog Posts

Photographer Philippe Echaroux used a cheap flashlight, a soda straw, and a Big Mac box to take some excellent portraits with his iPhone.

It doesn’t take much for your camera’s battery to fade, even if you started with multiple, all fully charged. If you’re running on empty, either because it’s been a long day or you just forgot to pack a backup, these tips will help you make t...

Anyone who takes pictures of people on any kind of regular basis has had to deal with portraits or other photos where the people in them look a little shiny. Maybe they’re a little sweaty, or lighting is to blame, but either way it’s an easy fix...

Instead of complaining when his 93-year-old mom moved in, he got his camera. The photos he took are haunting, playful, and breathtaking. I just think this is so beautiful and amazing, and what a way to share this precious time with his mum. You ca...

If you have to shoot in bright, harsh, overhead light, your best bet is to either just move to the shade (in which case you have more to think about, more on that in a moment), or turn your subject 180 degrees. These tips may seem obvious, but the ut...

If you’re shooting with all of your camera’s settings on automatic, you’re missing out. Your ISO setting—among others—can drastically improve your shots when used properly. This video guide from TechQuickie explains what you need to know. R...

It may seem counter-intuitive, but the best monochrome photos probably aren't taken in black and white to begin with. If you want great black and white shots later, stick to color while you're shooting. Anil Polat of foXnoMad explains why.Read more..