Improving Your Holiday Photo Skills
The holidays can be a crazy time, but when you’re surrounded by the people you love, they can also be some of the best family moments of the year. Because they are so memorable, we often want to document these occasions so we can revisit and reflect on them later on...
History of Photography: Part Two
Daguerreotype After Niépce passed away in 1833, he is said to have left his notes to professional scene painter Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre. In 1835, Daguerre discovered that an iodized silver would develop images on plates, and thus the exposure time of images could...
History of Photography Series: Part One
With rapid advancements in technology ensuring greater accessibility, it’s no surprise the camera has transformed from a novelty invention to a device used in daily life. Over the years, cameras have captured reality through projection of light, film, and digital...
Most Popular Instagram Filters
Struggling to decide which filter on Instagram to use on your new picture or looking for a go-to filter to use to give your account a specific theme? People all over the globe feel your pain! Luckily enough, studies have been conducted recently to determine the most...
3 Dependable Cameras for Amateurs Looking to Expand Their Skills
I absolutely love the speed and accessibility of smartphones. I think the technology that has grown just around a small rectangle of metal, glass, and wires over the past decade is remarkable and has allowed for people to try on hats they normally wouldn’t try on. I myself have taken the time to indulge in photography, a newer skill for me, as the application is easy to use and yields in high quality results consistently. If you haven’t checked out the photo collection on my blog yet, I encourage you to see what I’ve been able to accomplish with my smartphone!
5 of the Best Mobile Apps for Photo Editing
With the increased accessibility and quality of mobile cameras over the most recent years, photographers no longer require a giant DSLR camera to create beautiful images. If you find yourself captivated by the wonders of smartphone camera and are looking to increase...
How Social Media Influences The Way We View Photography
The rise in popularity of social media in this day and age has had a profound impact on the photography field. It drastically changes the function, purpose, and style of photography being taken when pictures are snapped with social media platforms, such as Instagram,...
Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone Camera
A large portion of the world’s population has the opportunity to be an amateur photographer, and they don’t even know it. Many believe that to take great photos, one must spend thousands of dollars on a nifty piece of equipment. That may be true for those seeking a...
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