If you enjoy taking trips with friends, they probably know you’re into photography. They expect your photos to be better than their phone snapshots, even if you’re using your phone too. After all, you’re the photographer of the group. So, what can you do differently?

March is an interesting month. It’s the crossover between winter and spring. In some places, it’s still full-blown winter, while in others, daffodils are already blooming. However, the harsh—or for

For most people, camera lens filters are a round piece of glass that screw onto the front of the lens. But what if your lens is too long or wide, or you need to move the filter while shooting? There are several different options for these cases—ranging from relatively standard filters to highly specialized ones designed for specific lenses.

You can configure various functions and settings on your camera. One of these is shutter mode. Let’s take a closer look at single, burst, self-time, and bracketing modes, and how each is used.

When taking photos, it’s important to keep at least basic composition rules in mind since making adjustments later can get tricky. Fortunately, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel—Get inspired by tried-and-true composition rules. How can you apply these rules in practice, and what should you avoid when composing your shot?

Videos are a great way to showcase your photos and videos. In the first part of our two-part series, we covered how to add multiple video and audio tracks to your video project. In this article, we dive into advanced techniques, including working with audio, keyframes, and adding elements like your company logo.

Photo editing is a process—from importing and organizing, to adjustments and finally exporting. Export is where your work culminates and you save your edited photos in their final form. But exporting isn’t as simple as it sounds. The improved Export feature in Zoner Photo Studio X offers a versatile set of tools. You can prepare previews, rename files, save photos online, or handle all these tasks simultaneously with ease.

Unsure how to get started with video editing in ZPS X? In this two-part series, we demonstrate various ways to use the Video module in Zoner Photo Studio X. Learn how to put together a vacation video montage with engaging effects.

The color of your photography background can work wonders. It doesn’t just set the mood of the photo, but can also influence the appearance of your model’s complexion. Which backgrounds complement natural skin tones and which ones should you avoid? To find out, we tested 10 differently-colored backgrounds, ranging from neutral gray to bright yellow. The results reveal that even subtle changes to your photos‘ background can significantly impact the overall feel of your photo.

Food photography is an art and one of the most challenging genres of photography. It requires a blend of aesthetics, technical skill, and meticulous attention to detail. It also involves food styling—the careful arrangement of food to enhance its visual appeal. The ultimate goal is to create eye-catching images, whether for a restaurant menu or the pages of a cookbook.