This is the story of one of the worst photos I've ever taken. Can you even guess what the subject of this photo is?: Probably not. What I learned: "bad" photos still (eventually) make good photographers In the 90s, I got my first camera. It was a plastic point &...
Adding a title, filename and alt text to your photos will boost your SEO. Here's a workflow to follow when using Lightroom Mobile and uploading your photos to your website: In Lightroom Mobile, go to the full view of your photo. In the top left corner, click on the...
Mobile phone cameras have limitations. The one that I struggle with the most is the wide angle lens and how limiting it can be. Wide angle lenses are known to stretch, distort and create exaggerated angles that are not true to life. This is especially challenging when...
When planning a photo shoot, there’s a lot to consider. One of the main things to think about is whether you’re going to shoot it on a phone camera or hire a professional photographer. This can be a daunting decision with many potential challenges and outcomes, so...
I just launched my new online membership website, and I'm looking for people like you to be a part of building the success of this online community! I'm looking for Founding Members to be one of the first to join the community and give direct input on the type of...
I believe everyone is creative. It may be hard for some of us to think of ourselves as creative if we don’t have a specific artistic talent, but I believe that creativity goes well beyond just that. Humans are inherently creative and we are all born with a brain...
One of the best lights I own for iPhone photography is my LED Stick Light (or a lightsaber, as everyone calls it whenever they see it!). I bought it back in 2021 when I was looking for a continuous light that was both soft but bright. I found it on Amazon and I've...
When the pandemic started and Zoom calls were the norm, everyone (me included) hurried off to buy a ring light online. What I didn't realize at the time was that my ring light would become much more than just a lighting tool. It's become my go-to iPhone camera tripod...
When sharing photos on Instagram, the aspect ratio changes depending on what you are posting. For vertical posts, the aspect ratio is 4x5. You'll notice that Instagram automatically crops your vertical photos to fit inside that ratio, since digital cameras, including...
We all know that showing up on our social media platform gets a lot of attention and engagement from our audience, especially when we show our face and share a personal caption. People are more likely to engage with our brand if they feel a personal connection to the...
Strong visual content is crucial for a brand's online presence. According to a report by HubSpot, content with relevant images gets 94% more views than content without images. However, if you are a non-photographer, creating visual content for your brand when first...
A lot of photography students ask me if there's a difference in camera quality between different versions of the iPhone. I've noticed differences, but I wanted to check more closely to see what I could find. I did a side-by-side comparison test to find out with my...