If you're just starting out in photography you might think, "Shouldn't my entire photo be in focus? Isn't that what makes a great photo?" In part, yes. If you're composition calls for the entire photo to be in focus, then yes, you want to [...]
Wondering whether your smartphone is sufficient or if you need to splurge on a DSLR? A friend of mine came to me with this question recently and I'm not one who will tell someone they need the latest and greatest gear if they really [...]
The #1 challenge among those starting out in photography is getting a sharp picture with good focus. If this sounds like you, don't worry, you're not alone! We recently surveyed 105 of our very own Love that Shot audience members, and the results? Nine out [...]
Back in college, while studying for my graphic design degree, I was required to take several film photography classes. It was during these classes that I discovered my passion for photography! It was the first day of my very first class and I was a [...]
Does this sound familiar?... You've been at this photography thing for a while. You feel like you're finally beginning to hit your stride. You've mastered all the techniques for capturing a tack sharp photo, when all of a sudden you feel like you're caught in [...]
Summer is already moving quickly… many of us are getting ready for the 4th of July this Friday! If you’re like me, part of the planning on what we do that day is driven by my desire to get good photos of the fireworks. If [...]
Taking pictures of flowers is relatively easy. Flowers don’t jump around, hide from the camera, or complain. However, just because flowers make willing subjects doesn’t mean taking pictures of them is without challenges, many of which involve lighting... Flowers with strong colors look amazing back-lit. But [...]
In my fourth month of my Project 365 Photo Challenge, I'd like to share some motivational tips to help keep you clicking those daily photos. The key to success is to keep it simple―use your smartphone all the way from shooting to editing, and even [...]
We received a question from a reader and thought we might give a little introduction to neutral density filters here for anyone else that's struggling with long exposure photography... Could you do something on long exposure? I went out yesterday with a 10 stop ND [...]