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Shoot Like a Pro: 5 Interior Photography Techni...

One of the most underestimated yet vital aspects of interior photography is the cleanliness and staging of the space. When people view an interior photograph, they expect a polished and...

Small Lens, Big Impact: My Favorite for Travel ...

When I began my journey in photography, a friend who was far more experienced would always say something that puzzled me: "The camera doesn’t matter." It was hard to reconcile...

Merge Magic: Lightroom to Photoshop

Some product links may be affiliate links, but they reflect my actual gear choices. All my photography equipment recommendations are based on what I use and trust. Have you ever...

Top 7 Hotel Photography Techniques for Breathta...

Hotels are great. Truly. As someone who spent most of her childhood being dragged along on family camping trips, I cannot rave enough about the comfort and convenience of hotels....

Level Up Your Photography: 7 Expert YouTube Tut...

I often get asked whether I went to school for photography. The answer is no. My background is not in art or design; I studied political science. The only formal...

Visual Escapes: 25 GIFs and Cinemagraphs from G...

In 2012, a weekend trip to Montreal marked the beginning of a new creative chapter in my life. It was my first time attempting to create a travel cinemagraph, a...

Understanding and Applying Lens Distortion & Co...

A camera lens doesn't replicate the world in the same way our eyes do. One common saying is that "a camera adds ten pounds," and while this might sound like...

Edit Like a Pro: My 4 Must-Have Photo Apps

While the majority of my photo editing is done in Lightroom and occasionally in Photoshop when I need additional refinements, there are specific scenarios where I rely on mobile apps...

7 Scenic Spots in Chicago for Breathtaking Photos

Chicago is a city that blends history, architecture, and natural beauty in a way that offers something extraordinary for photographers. While other cities like New York or Los Angeles may...

Mastering the Art of Cinemagraphs and GIF Creation

Forever ago, I wrote a basic guide on how to create a cinemagraph on my Tumblr blog. Then, in 2016, I updated the process in another post, but that site...

DIY Soft Focus Lens Effect with Vaseline

When I was a child, I harbored a deep fascination with the gear featured in photography magazines. One thing that captured my imagination was a lens filter kit. I saw...

"Clicks & Choices: The Ultimate Camera Brand Co...

When I first set out to buy my first camera, I didn’t have the luxury of knowing exactly what I wanted. I spent hours upon hours reading detailed reviews about...

Lightroom Classic Demystified: Simple, Effectiv...

Some product links are affiliate links, but all are where I make my gear purchases. You can also find all of my photography gear recommendations in one place. Lightroom has...

9 Cinemagraph Concepts Perfect for New Creators

Cinemagraphs are a unique hybrid of photography and video. They are typically composed of a still photograph in which a minor and repeated movement occurs, forming a seamless loop. The...

Perfecting Your Food Shots: 101 Photography Sec...

A good food photo begins with understanding your camera’s core functions. Aperture controls how much of the image is in focus. When photographing a single food item, a low aperture...