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Do you know when is the best time to take photos? Ever notice how your photos are washed out or have harsh shadows when they are taken mid-day? Taking photos with a high sun can create unflattering dark shadows, especially if you are taking selfies or portraits. So what time of day is the best time to take photos? Sunrise and sunset. The rising sun and the setting sun create warm hues and long soft shadows that make photos much more interesting and appealing.  It’s actually called the Golden Hour.    P.S. Join our Facebook group Shoot Like a Pro...

Did you know about composition? Composition can make or break a photo. Do you click without thinking most of the time? This creates mediocre photos. Do you know how to create more interesting and unique photos? One way is to learn about photography composition techniques.  The way you place your object in your frame is how you will direct the viewer’s eye on your photo. Take the time to look around and think about different ways you can take a photo. Look at the background and all other elements that will affect your subject. Watch for our upcoming blog article...

Use Shadows to Take Creative Photos Photography goes hand in hand with light. No light, no photos - simple as that. One cool thing that light creates are shadows. We tend to overlook shadows because they are a fact of our daily lives and are just there. We don’t pay too much attention to them. Take a moment to look around you to notice the shadows that light is creating. This can provide some pretty interesting and unique looking photos.    P.S. Join our Facebook group Shoot Like a Pro With Your Phone and share your photos and videos with...

 Do you know how to make time-lapse videos on your phone? Time-lapse videos are videos where moving objects are captured over an extended time period and then viewed sped up.  Did you know that you can take some pretty impressive time-lapse videos with your phone? Most phones have the time-lapse option included. All you need to do is set your phone somewhere where it can’t move for several minutes. A tripod is the best thing to achieve pro looking time-lapse videos. Then set your phone to the time-lapse feature in camera mode and sit back while the phone does the...

Do you know what a leading line composition is? Have you heard about leading line composition in photography? It’s a great way to get creative and take some photos that are sure to get you some WOWs! Use something in your photo to guide the viewer’s eye to your subject. This can be a road, a river, a fence, or anything else that will lead the eye to a point of interest or central focus in the photo. Look around you when taking photos, there are plenty of opportunities to use a leading line and make your photos more interesting. ...