Photography Tutorials

How to Take Better Panoramas

By: Michelle Ecker on June 19 2018.

One of the best techniques to try when it comes to capturing sweeping landscape photography shots is the panoramic perspective. Panoramic photography offers you the great ability to capture a…
4 Things Photographers Should Know About Light

By: Michelle Ecker on March 14 2018.

When it comes to creating a perfect outdoor composition, developing a better understanding of light is one of the best things a photographer can do to prepare. When you understand…
Photographing Water Diamonds

By: Hema Narayanan on March 8 2018.

Photo by Hema Narayanan ‘Water Diamond’ is a phrase that stuck with me ever since I read about the paradox of value- and this was long before I…
3 Tips for Long Exposure Photography

By: Michelle Ecker on February 16 2018.

If you’re a landscape photography enthusiast, mastering the art of a well-executed long exposure shot is definitely something we recommend adding to your skillset. There’s something very characteristically serene and…
How to Photograph Stars

By: Michelle Ecker on February 15 2018.

If you’re an outdoor photographer, it’s no secret that the perfect nighttime image is an especially compelling pursuit, albeit a tricky one to execute. However, even if you are a…
What is Chromatic Aberration?

By: Michelle Ecker on February 13 2018.

Have you ever taken a photo where say, for example, your entire background was made up of lush green grass- but for some reason, you notice that green grass streaked…
3 Tips for Perfect Panning

By: Michelle Ecker on February 2 2018.

Have you ever seen those animated, dynamic photographs of a crystal-clear subject in motion- say a car zooming down a busy street- with a nicely blurred background behind said moving…
The Best Gear for Photographing Kids

By: Michelle Ecker on January 30 2018.

The New York Institute of Photography is one of the world’s largest photography schools and because we are, we often publish fun and useful photography tips…
How to Photograph Car Light Trails

By: Michelle Ecker on January 19 2018.

Have you ever seen those futuristic, high-tech looking photos of light trails illustrating traffic zooming down a busy highway or city avenue? These light trail shots are a super illuminating…
The Benefits of Framing

By: Michelle Ecker on December 9 2017.

If you’re ever looking for a creative way to draw more attention to your subject, framing is a wonderful way to do so. By allowing something else in the scene…