How to Prevent Lazy Eye in Photos: A Practical Guide
Lazy eye, also known as wandering eye, is a common problem for photos, leaving many photographers in a sticky situation when they give their customers their photos. While some people embrace their lazy eye, others think it can completely ruin a picture. Having a lazy...
How to Handle Transition Lenses as a Photographer
I’ve spent a lot of time writing about lenses on YourPhotoAdvisor. One lens type that’s more common than the camera lenses I’ve written about is the transition lens, or photochromic lens. That’s right, prepare for some spectacular sentences on...
Are Bridge Cameras Good for Portraits: The Pros and Cons
Your subject is in focus, and all the supporting details fall into the frame. It’s the perfect shot, but are you using the ideal camera? What makes the ideal camera? Are bridge cameras good enough? Bridge cameras are becoming increasingly popular for their versatility...
How to Photograph Jewelry Without a Model
Jewelry can be difficult to photograph without a model. Living people can help show off the curves, angles, and beauty of jewelry easily, but it is possible to get by and produce beautiful jewelry shots without them. With the plethora of technology and backdrops...
How to Do a Photoshoot in the Rain, the Right Way
Don’t let a rainstorm keep you from having a fantastic photoshoot. While it may seem like a rainy day would spoil your opportunities for snagging some great photos, a lot of photographers are eagerly heading out into the storm in order to capture remarkable shots....
Understanding Scale in Photography and Why It Matters
Photography is a world of wonders. Whether you are trying to capture the majesty of mother nature or the cheerfulness of a group of playing children, there are rules and tricks of the trade in order to make every photo perfect. One of those tricks is adding a sense of...
Street Photography Guide: How to Take Photos of Graffiti
Street photography has gone hand-in-hand with graffiti as an art form for decades, and in many ways, it’s a positive symbiotic relationship. Since graffiti is by its nature a transient art form, photography can help capture graffiti before it’s covered up,...
What Is the Aspect Ratio of a Portrait Photo?
A big challenge for some photographers is making sure the aspect ratio of an image is correct. Each type of image: landscape photographs, portrait photographs, and even still-life photographs have an ideal aspect ratio to ensure an optimal product. Learning what an...