Worth a Thousand Words

The best kind of photos are the ones that you’re not expecting to take. Photojournalism is a process of telling stories through photography by creating a visual representation of a story. Though there’s no technique, recognizing certain features within a photograph help to build a stronger eye for when moments unfold in the future. Here

Snack on This

Let me get your appetite running for Thanksgiving with a few photo tips to take your snacks to the next level. Try out these concepts to make anyone’s mouth water while looking at a photo of any snack: Let’s face it, if you were a bird, you’d dive into this ‘Takis Elote en Baso’ from

Angles Matter

Provide a different perspective through your lens by taking your photos from various angles. Angles can fix some small imperfections within and/or define the voice, presence and visual purpose of a photo. Take a look at how a shift in the angle of these engagement photos brought the moment to life: Patchy Glory Dora and

Exposed

Bring imagination into reality through the scope of your lens. Slow your shutter speed and use the long exposure – you usually aim to capture the fleeting moment, but take time to plan your own moment and unleash wondrous results. Long exposure can be used in various settings to express a fast-pace – it could

Chiaroscuro

How do you take a great photo with only a camera and a light? Chiaroscuro – create a dramatic three-dimensional illusion on your subject through this technique to display extreme contrast between light and dark. This simple approach will generate great results in any photo. Here are some handy tips to amplify your shots: Face-Definition

“Work it” With Your Model

Finding the perfect angles is only the beginning when working with models. You need to know how to style, set the scene and help them pose too! Take a look at these helpful tips for a successful photoshoot: A Perfect Angle Get creative with where you point your camera. The even split between the model

Quali-tea Photo Props

Use props to compliment the subject matter. Sure, you can snap a photo holding your boba drink like everyone else, but why not get creative to make someone’s mouth water? Here are some helpful tips for choosing your props with examples from Tea Be Honest’s drinks: Red Bean Messy Milk by Kristy Ramirez An easy

Leading Lines

The main subject of a photo should be clear to the viewer of your photo through the photo’s composition. Leading lines guide the eye in the right direction. Leading lines are often created by roads, walls, bridges or anything that can be used to guide you toward the main subject. The use of leading lines