#TBT: The Olden Days of Family Photography

Before Anne Geddes took the industry by storm, newborn photography just wasn't very creative. In fact, it wasn't much of anything at all. Aside from coming up with unusual/somewhat creepy methods of…

Before Photoshop: A Brief History of Photo Manipulation

Almost 30 years ago, Adobe changed the way we view photo manipulation with the release of Photoshop, a software that, at the time, was predicted to sell maybe 500 copies,…

7 Myths About Freelancers That Are Absolutely Untrue

As more people start working for themselves, myths about freelancing and freelancers seem to persist. "Oh, you get to sleep all day!" "It must be so cool to work in…

How To Create a Levitation Image Like Brooke Shaden

Photographer Brooke Shaden knows all the tricks for creating high art composite photos -- and often, those tricks are a lot simpler than you might think. In this quick tutorial,…

How to Shoot at Noon: Lindsay Adler’s Lighting Tips

Photo courtesy Lindsay Adler Photography. Ideally, every photographer who was ever asked to shoot outside would have the option to wait it out until the soft, beautiful, dusky light of…

3 Ways to Take Better Portraits of Men

If you've ever had a hard time figuring out the best way to photograph a man, don't despair. "It's really common," explains portrait photographer and director Jeff Rojas, because "we don't…

3 Posing Tips for Engagement Photos

Engagement photos offer slightly different challenges than the big day, and they're much more intimate. However, they're also far more relaxed than the photos you'll be shooting on the actual…

Science Says Crafting Is Good For Your Brain

You know making cool stuff is a great way to pass the time, express your creativity -- and even make a living. But a study cited by CNN confirms another…

7 Easy Ways to Look Less Weird in Photos

Some people are just naturally, infuriatingly photogenic. Many of us, however, are not. Which, in a world where photography is a kind of literacy where we're expected to have flattering…