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How to Sell Photography on Etsy – A Complete Guide
How To Sell Photography on Etsy With over 82 million active buyers, Etsy is quickly growing as one of the largest eCommerce marketplaces in the world. People who are looking to sell photography may not find stock photography websites beneficial because of...
5 Awesome Travel Photography Tips for Beginners
This post was first published at sixtyandme.com. Travel Photography for Beginners Travelling is one of the greater joys in life. The pictures we take during our trips are oftentimes the only tangible memories we have of that unique experience. Knowing just a...
7 Ways to Make Money with Photography
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4 Steps to Creating a Beautiful Blurry Bokeh Background
What is a Bokeh Background? The meaning of the word bokeh (pronounced boh-kay) is blur. It comes from the word Boke in Japanese. It describes the buttery quality of the soft, out-of-focus areas usually in the background. It adds an aesthetic, visual element...
5 Essential and Creative Photography Tips for Beginners
This post was first published at sixtyandme.com. Photography Tips for Beginners Most articles with photography tips for beginners start with complicated drawings of the exposure triangle and intricate explanations of white balance. I think that’s the perfect...
10 Best Night Photography Tips for Magnificent Starry Night Skies
Night Photography Tips If you’re just getting into astrophotography and feel a little overwhelmed, don’t worry! At first, night photography can seem like a scary thing because it involves learning about photography… in the dark. You can’t see anything, there...
6 Awesome Tips for Making Better Smartphone Photos
This post was first published at sixtyandme.com. Smartphone Photography Tips Smartphone photography is often associated with quick and easy snapping away. Because you can just walk around, point at something, click and Hello! there’s your photo. I’d like to...
4 Ways to Creatively Embrace the Blur in Photography
Guest blogger Stacey Hill encourages you to embrace the blur in photography. When asked why I enjoy photography, my reply is always “It’s the perfect blend of technology and art.” For those who want to geek out about focal lengths, f-stops, and the other technical aspects, photography has plenty of space for that. However, if you want to explore more creative ways to use your camera, then there are lots of ways to do that.
10 Reasons Why Photography is Beneficial for Mental Health
Mental Health Benefits of Photography According to a study by QJM International Journal of Medicine, mental health problems escalated during this pandemic due to the generalized fear and relentless anxiety over the COVID-19 spread. The media is considered as...
5 Simple Mindful Photography Tips to Connect You to the Now
Mindfulness is about slowing down, being fully present in the moment, and receiving that moment. The exact same words apply to the process of making photographs. For me, to photograph is to be fully present in the moment. Because when I photograph nothing else enters my mind. I’m in a state of flow where worries, the past, and the future have disappeared.
5 Easy Steps to Quick & Safe Camera Sensor Cleaning
Understandably, diy sensor cleaning can feel a little intimidating because your sensor is such a fragile part of the camera. And I get it. But I also think it’s good to get to know the insides of your beloved camera and be able to take care of it outside and in. When you follow these steps and guidelines you have a solid plan for how to clean your camera sensor.
8 Best Candid Photography Tips for Beautiful Natural Shots
We all know how to make a selfie or to pose in front of a landmark. Smile when told to and jump when prompted. And it’s great to have those posed pics from the one and only time you did that awesome hike with your newly found friends. Nothing wrong with that. But having authentic shots from your friends and family while you’re traveling is …….. well I would say even greater.
8 Top Tips for Expressive Portrait Photography in the Outdoor
Outdoor portrait photography brings more of a candid vibe into the process of photographing. But they are not the same. The biggest difference is that with portrait photography outdoor people are aware they’re being photographed. Sometimes that awareness turns into a little roadblock because people don’t feel comfortable being photographed.
7 Surprising Tips On How To Learn Photography The Right Way
Did you just buy yourself a brand new DSLR? Or you’ve had one for some time now but it’s collecting dust? Are you’re wondering how to learn photography as a beginner? I’m gonna be honest with you. There’s no fast track to learning photography. It takes a lot more than reading a blog with photography tips or watching a video about the exposure triangle.
How To Choose A Camera: The No B-S Guide To Buying Your First Camera
Buying a digital camera for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. But it doesn’t have to be. It should be a joyous occasion. After all, you’re finally ready to take your love for photography seriously and wanna invest in an equally serious camera. This guide will help you to make the right decision in choosing the camera that is the perfect fit for you.