What do these photos have in common? For one, a lot of them aren't sharp or in focus. Some are fuzzy. Some have motion blur. Others don't even have a clear subject. The bottom line: these aren't correctly captured. But that was the point. In order to push your...
"Wow, who took that photo?" This might be one of the most common questions after someone sees a remarkable photo. It's not "how did they take it?" or "why did they take it?" or "where did they take it?". We as humans want to know who took the photo. We want to know...
Photography can be an endless pit of money spending, if you don't know what gear to buy. As a professional photographer who has spent tens of thousands of dollars on equipment over the last two decades, I can tell you that some things are not worth buying for your...
Happy New Year! I'm back, after taking a couple of weeks off. I did nothing except eat, rest, visit with friends and family and of course, take lots of iPhone photos. 🙂 I also reflected on the past year and all the photography that filled my days in 2025. Most days...
Posing in front of the Christmas tree. Blowing out birthday cake candles. Holding an award. Sitting at a picnic family gathering, smiling. These are the 4x6 photos I grew up looking at. Photography, in my small world, was reduced to snapshots of posed semi-remarkable...
If you ever get the chance to see the Northern Lights, you'll definitely want to take photos of the stunning display of colours! The great news is that modern iPhone cameras are powerful enough to photograph the Aurora Borealis—you just need to know the right settings...
Photography is a lot more than just taking nice photos. To me, photography is a lifeline. It's a form of therapy. It's a creative habit that has benefits far beyond what we realize. Adopting a creativity lifestyle is crucial. Being creative, engaging in artistic...
Let's talk about lighting for food photography. Most of us use natural window light when taking food photos in our kitchens with our phone cameras. Window light can be limiting and very hard to master. Let's face it, a lot of professional food photographers use studio...
Want lifestyle photos that actually feel like you, but don’t have access to a photographer to take the photos for you? No problem. You can do this yourself! With just your phone, a tripod, and a bit of creative planning, you can take beautiful, storytelling photos of...
Looking to capture some long exposure city photos with fast moving car trails? You don’t need fancy camera equipment to pull it off. Just your iPhone and a little creative technique. Long exposure street photography is often thought of as a nighttime trick that only...
Learn how to use iPhone portrait mode to create beautiful blurred backgrounds that make your plant and nature photos stand out like a pro.
Boost your creative spark! Learn how new photographers can grow their imagination and unlock fresh ideas to take their photography to the next level.