5 Signs You’re Ready to Charge for Your Photography
Wondering when you can officially start charging for your photos? Use this 5-step readiness guide and professional roadmap to see if you’re ready to launch your photography business today.
5 Natural Light Secrets Every Beginner Should Know
Stop fighting the sun! Discover 5 simple natural light secrets (including why to turn your lamps OFF) that will instantly transform your portraits. ☀️✨
"Magic" Light You Can Find Anytime: A Guide to Open Shade
Stop struggling with harsh sun and squinting subjects. Discover how to find "magic" open shade for soft, glowing portraits anytime, anywhere.
8 Actionable Ways to Improve Your Photography This Weekend
Stuck in a photography rut? You don't need a month-long retreat to improve your skills. Here are 8 simple, actionable steps you can take this weekend to transform your images and find your creative spark again.
6 Ways to Nail Your White Balance (And the One Pros Never Skip)
Stop relying on Auto white balance. Learn the six essential methods for setting white balance in-camera, including Kelvin and custom WB, to ensure perfect, consistent color every time.
Mastering the Kelvin Scale for Perfect White Balance
Ready to ditch Auto White Balance? Learn how to use the Kelvin scale (K) to set the perfect color temperature in any lighting situation. This guide provides an essential Kelvin chart, pro tips for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, and a look at the pros and cons of using manual WB.
Your Essential Guide to Photographing Christmas Lights
Unlock the secret to stunning holiday photos. Learn the exact settings for dreamy light bokeh, sharp starbursts, and capturing people in low light.
The Simple 4-Step Method to Perfect White Balance in Lightroom
White balance is the foundation of a great photograph, but what happens when you miss it in-camera? This simple, 4-step guide shows you exactly how to use the White Balance Eyedropper Tool and sliders in Lightroom to correct color casts and get natural, professional results every time.
Introducing the Photography Mastery Memberships
Ready to finally achieve guaranteed camera confidence? Learn why the Photography Mastery Memberships are your final investment in education. We detail the three premium tiers—Mastery, Creative, and Pro—to help you choose the right path to master your camera, workflow, and business with continuous, live support.
35mm vs 50mm Lens – Choosing Your Perfect Prime
Struggling to choose between a 35mm and 50mm prime lens? This guide breaks down the focal length differences, crop-factor impact, and ideal use cases for each to help you find your perfect everyday lens.
Understanding Your Camera Lens Numbers (Focal Length, Aperture, and More!)
Confused by the numbers and symbols on your lens? We break down everything from focal length and aperture range to crop factors and the crucial codes that separate DSLR lenses from Mirrorless lenses. Stop guessing and start mastering your gear today!
3 Ways to Use the Tone Curve in Lightroom
Ready to unlock the power of Lightroom's Tone Curve? Learn three simple, powerful techniques—from creating a classic S-curve for contrast to achieving a dreamy matte look—that will transform your photos and elevate your editing skills.
My 6 Favorite Lightroom Tricks
Discover the essential Lightroom tricks that will transform your editing workflow. From smart collections to white balance, these tips will help you master your photos and save time.
Spooky Shots: Your Guide to Halloween Photography
Capture hauntingly beautiful Halloween photos this year! Our guide to spooky shots covers tips for low light, capturing motion, and using your camera in manual mode for professional results.
Lightroom CC vs. Lightroom Classic: Which One is Right for You?
Cloud-based or desktop? Learn which version of Lightroom is right for you, whether you're a casual shooter or a seasoned pro.
Lightroom Presets: How to Create and Use Them
Save time and achieve a consistent editing style. This ultimate guide to Lightroom presets will teach you everything you need to know, from using built-in presets to creating your own custom tools for a faster workflow.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Beautiful Backlight Photography
Master backlight photography with this step-by-step guide! Learn how to use backlighting for stunning photos, overcome common exposure and focus challenges, and create dramatic light with practical tips for manual mode, reflectors, and metering in any setting.
7 Simple Tips for Stunning Everyday Photos
Discover 7 simple tips to beautifully capture your everyday moments with photography! Learn how to use natural light, change angles, capture details, embrace movement and emotion, apply compositional elements, tell a story, and control focus for stunning, meaningful photos of your daily life.
How to Get Those Dreamy, Blurry Backgrounds in Your Photos
Learn how to get a blurry background in photography with this step-by-step guide. Master aperture priority mode, understand f-numbers, optimize subject-to-background distance, and use longer focal lengths to create stunning bokeh and make your subjects pop.
5 Ways Shadows Add Incredible Impact to Your Photos
Discover 5 powerful ways shadows add impact to your photos! Learn how to use light and shadow to create depth, highlight subjects, reveal texture, build contrast, and add mystery and mood to your images. Master essential tips for side lighting and manual mode to transform your photography.