
Wedding photographers have a few wide-spread fears, like missing the kiss or tripping mid-ceremony. Last week, I had a nightmare that I had to shoot…
By Hillary Grigonis

TTL flash photography is daunting for beginners. But the list of technical specifications on each flash can feel even more intimidating. For instance, what are…
By Hillary Grigonis

Hand poses can make or break what’s otherwise a great portrait. Getting those hand poses right can be tricky and difficult to communicate. The question…
By Hillary Grigonis

It is normal at the wedding for the bride to have butterflies. But it also happens with the first-time wedding photographer. Their stomach is also…
By Hillary Grigonis

When I first started using a flash for photography, the only thing the flash seemed to do was to create dark shadows on the background…
By Hillary Grigonis

The golden ratio in photography is everywhere, from a nautilus shell to the waves of the ocean. Even parts of the human body and our…
By Hillary Grigonis

When you’re shooting a time-lapse, the last thing you want is for your photos to be ruined by flickering or uneven lighting. Fortunately, we can…
By Hillary Grigonis

The mode dial on a camera has many different options, but the “P” is often neglected. P mode or Program mode is useful but often…
By Hillary Grigonis
Camera sensors can only capture so much light. When the camera’s dynamic range fails, software can offer a boost. Canon’s Auto Lighting Optimizer (ALO) does…
By Hillary Grigonis

If you’re looking for a way to improve your photography skills, consider building a DIY softbox. A softbox is a great way to soften the…
By Hillary Grigonis

If you’re looking to add some cool visual effects to your GoPro videos, consider using these GoPro time-lapse settings. Time-lapse photography can create an interesting…
By Hillary Grigonis

Our night sky time-lapse photography guide will teach you how to create a video of the stars dancing across the sky. The night sky is…
By Hillary Grigonis