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January Photo Challenge ~ Light & Shadow
Photo Challenge Light and Shadow The theme for the January photo challenge is Light and Shadow! In photography, everything starts with light. And shadows. Because light is always accompanied by shadow. It’s one of the interesting things about photography I think. It...
December Photo Challenge ~ Gratitude
Photo Challenge Gratitude The theme for the December photo challenge is Gratitude! December is a time for celebration but also for looking back and reflecting on the year that lies behind you. What are the things, people, and experiences you're grateful for? Because...
November Photo Challenge ~ Pets & Other Animals
Photo Challenge Pets & Other Animals The theme for the November photo challenge is Pets & Other Animals! I love animals, I think they're awesome. I've never been able to answer the question, 'Are you a cat or a dog person?' Both have been treasured companions...
Splendid Tree Photography | 10 Inspiring Tips & Ideas
Tree Photography Trees are wonderful subjects and often combine time spend in nature with photography, making it a mindful activity. You can take all the time in the world to blatantly look the tree in the eye and discover its essence. They’re not going...
October Photo Challenge ~ Autumn Colors
Photo Challenge Autumn Colors The theme for the October photo challenge is Autumn Colors! When I still lived in the Netherlands, I always loved autumn with its beautiful warm colors and the transformational course nature takes. It's a season that entices you to cuddle...
Top 8 Candid Photography Tips for Stunning Photos
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.
September Photo Challenge ~ Get Close
Photo Challenge Get Close The theme for the September photo challenge is Get Close! Being able to get super close to your subject is one of the many amazing things photography can do. It allows you to show the wonderful details life is made of. And in doing so, you...
August Photo Challenge ~ Summer
Photo Challenge Summer The theme for the August photo challenge is Summer! Take a moment to think about what the summer means to you. Is it spending time with family, long days at the beach, or emerging yourself in nature? Show us your favorite summer moments!...
15 Fantastic Summer Photography Ideas For Happy Sunny Shots
Summer Photography Ideas The summer season is here! The ideal time to try out new things and get creative. I compiled a list of summer photography ideas because we all know sometimes we need a little inspiration to get started. Just a tiny nudge that will get...
Prime vs Zoom Lens: The Ultimate Guide to Help You Decide
Prime vs Zoom Lens Do you know that your lens choice actually has a much more significant influence on how your photos turn out than the camera you’re mounting them on? Yep, that’s a fact! This is why the prime vs zoom lens debate never seems to end. The lens...
July Photo Challenge ~ Flowers
Photo Challenge Flowers The theme for the July photo challenge is Flowers! Go out and find yourself some beautiful flowers to photograph. Or treat yourself to a wonderful bouquet from the flower shop. Photography Playground’s photo challenge is all about enticing you...
5 Easy & Captivating Ideas to Create Photos With Depth
Photos With Depth It is one of the bigger conundrums in photography, being a fully flat medium that tries to capture a three-dimensional world. You see, a funny thing happens when you press the shutter, all that depth you see in the real world is turned into...
7 Amazing Tips to Capture Commercial Photography
Commercial Photography Tips The domain of photography is fascinating, and there is always something new to discover. The vital purpose of any picture is to tell a story and set a mood. But, commercial photography serves an important role; in publicizing...
Negative Space Photography – The Essential Guide
Negative Space Photography Did you ever look at your photos not knowing what it was you were actually trying to capture? You’re asking yourself, what is this photo about? There’s so much going on, I can’t even see a clear subject. If this sounds familiar to...
How To Watermark Your Photos in Lightroom – The Ultimate Guide
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8 Great Flat Lay Photography Tips For New Photographers
Photo by George Milton Flat Lay Photography Tips Flat lay photography has gone so popular on social media posts. It’s widely used for so many purposes, such as food photography or any kind of product photography. Its usage and significance are also increasing...
How to Choose the Right Niche for Stock Photography
Niche for Stock Photography Many photographers firmly believe that setting up their stock photography portfolio doesn’t require a lot of resources, time, or effort. While they aren’t entirely wrong, it’s not that simple. Setting up your stock photography...
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
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 little more than where the button to push is can...
7 Surprising Ideas to Make Money with Photography
Make Money with Photography You started your photography journey because you just really love photography. Because it makes you happy, because it’s fun, because it connects you to the world around you or because it helps you to cope with the challenges in...
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...