In still life photography, a photographer creates an image with almost full control over lighting, mood, and composition. Because photographers directly influence the image creation process, still life photos reflect the creativity and style of the photographers themselves. For this reason, photographers who specialize in still life will end up with a unique and creative […] The post 35 Superb Examples of Still Life Photography appeared first on The Photo Argus ..read more

My first event photography experience was as an assistant for a wedding photographer. It was a bit nerve-wracking, and I felt out of place much of the day. Ultimately, it was a great learning experience because my main role for the day was to assist the main photographer, and I got to take some photos as […] The post 12 Event Photography Tips for Capturing the Story appeared first on The Photo Argus ..read more

Bird photography offers a thrilling and rewarding opportunity for photographers of all levels to connect with nature and practice their craft.Whether it’s capturing unique migratory patterns, observing small changes in species behavior over time, or simply finding beauty in the details of everyday wildlife, bird photography can help us better appreciate and understand our avian […] The post 4 Bird Photography Tips to take great photos appeared first on The Photo Argus ..read more

Photojournalism in 2022 is very different to what it was a decade ago. The past ten years have taken us ever further from a world of journalism as a full-time job with healthcare and benefits and towards a world where freelancers and crowdsourced photos are now used by many major publications.  Along with the shift […] The post Must-Have Cameras, Lenses and Other Gear for Photojournalism appeared first on The Photo Argus ..read more

Capture One is one of the most powerful RAW image editing apps. Yet, many pro photographers are not aware of the hidden features and capabilities of this app. For example, did you know that you can completely change any color on your image using Color Editor Skin Tone?  From this post, you’ll also learn how […] The post 5 Capture One Tips You Didn’t Know About appeared first on The Photo Argus ..read more

Tax codes can feel like foreign languages for everyday taxpayers.  While already complex for employees of companies, they get even trickier for self employed, small business owners such as photographers and other creatives. To help, here are some tax tips to help you avoid headaches and maybe even save a little money at the end […] The post Tax Tips for Photographers to Maximize Your Take Home appeared first on The Photo Argus ..read more

The chances are that you or someone you know has accidentally deleted a picture. Memory cards get reformatted, images get culled, and sometimes we lose the only copy of an image we wanted to keep.  If you have deleted or lost files from your memory card, don’t despair! It is possible to recover them using […] The post Memory Card Recovery Guide and Options appeared first on The Photo Argus ..read more

Many photographers and photo editors are confused or intimidated by how a Tone Curve works in Lightroom, but it’s really quite simple. The Tone Curve is a powerful tool that can be used to make advanced tonal adjustments on your image.  And when you understand the basics of the Tone Curve, you can utilize it […] The post Lightroom Tone Curve – What Are They & How to Use Them appeared first on The Photo Argus ..read more

Stripping away the color can sometimes reveal a more simplified, timeless beauty in a photograph.  Monochromatic photography is a type of photography that uses a single color or tone. Common monochromatic photographs are black and white, but they can also be made using other colors, such as blue or green. In this blog post, we’ll […] The post What is Monochrome Photography? appeared first on The Photo Argus ..read more

Adobe Lightroom is a powerful photo editing software that allows you to make various adjustments to your photos. With Lightroom, you can improve the quality of your photos, add special effects, and even create custom presets for future use. Whether you’re a professional photographer or simply someone who wants to make their photos look their […] The post What is Adobe Lightroom? appeared first on The Photo Argus ..read more