Backgrounds are a very important element for photography. You can use them to fundamentally impact a photo’s style and atmosphere. But many portrait photographers only focus on the foreground—their model. And that’s a shame! Don’t be afraid to experiment, to try to connect the model with their background, or to do the opposite and produce contrasts. You’ll see that it pays to be creative. Take inspiration from our article!

Right now, the first generation to have had its childhood captured digitally instead of on film is coming of age. Analog photography is slowly disappearing from the public consciousness, and it’s no longer simply natural to know how to work with traditional film. Want to get started with film, but don’t know how? Let’s take a look at your possibilities.

On the second weekend in June, Zoner Photo Studio X headed out to the Photo+Adventure trade fair in Duisburg, Germany, and today we’re taking a brief look back at it.

Old cars are already gorgeous in and of themselves. They’re going to look good in photos practically no matter how you photograph them. But how do you capture things so that they really, truly stand out? It’s enough to pay attention to the details and crank-start your creativity. We’ve prepared a few tips for you on how to depict vintage cars so that they’ll shine in their true beauty.

We all want to have beautiful photos. From there, creating your own personal editing style is a natural step when you’re a beginning photographer. But if you dive into editing head first, you can end up landing somewhere that you didn’t want to be. How can you tell when an edit is too much?

The photographer arrives at the wedding, enjoys a feast and good wine, occasionally presses the trigger between bites, and then charges an eye-rolling sum. We’ll bet you too have heard this stereotype in one form or another. Come join us for an overview of what all is reflected in a wedding shoot’s final price.

Each of our four-legged friends is different, but they all have one thing in common. They’re photogenic! We’ll show you tried-and-true tips and tricks for making your dog a first-class model. No matter whether you’re photographing a French bulldog or German Shepherd, you just need to stick to a few guidelines for your dog photos to look great.

Lukáš “Kenji” Vrábel has a signature style thanks to which his photos left a mark on us at first sight. Wide angles, distinctive and yet tasteful work with colors, and a pleasant mood that simply wafts from his portraits. Those are just some of the ingredients due to which Kenji’s style will leave a positive impact on you.

Nude photography is among the toughest genres. If you think it’s just about taking a snap of a naked model, you’ll soon learn you’re wrong. You see, to get good pictures here, knowing your camera and the site are essential, but still not enough—you need a feeling for working with people. And tact.

Jana Kupčáková is an exceptionally productive photographer. She spends much of her time traveling the globe, she teaches photography as well, and she has numerous exhibitions and lectures behind her, and many articles and photography awards to her name. We’ve managed to snag a moment with her for an interview. You’ll learn how to take unusual pictures in your travels, how to approach different cultural customs, what it’s like to eat breakfast in Italy one day and explore secluded places in Africa, and more.