Good portrait, fashion, or glamor photography doesn’t have to be strange or shocking to catch the eye. A nude model fixing a tractor, a half-naked woman holding an old medium format camera, or a secretary on the phone with a plunging neckline and glasses. These are some cliché combinations often found in amateur portrait photography. How can you avoid them?

Many photographers see photography as a lifestyle. Every photographer got their start somewhere. Their skills develop over time and are still evolving. What stage are you in? In this article, we’ll walk you through the different stages and show you where you can go next.

The decision to shoot in color or black and white is an ongoing debate among many photographers. Both have their passionate supporters. Ultimately, it all depends on what you want to convey with your photo and how you choose to do it. We’ve prepared a guide to colors in photography and how different colors can affect the mood and meaning of your photos.

Keyboard shortcuts in Zoner Photo Studio X make your life easier! We’ve made a list of the most important shortcuts to make your ZPS X workflow quicker and easier.

Do you take pictures on your phone and want to improve their quality? Try these tips to make the most of your mobile phone photography. From properly setting up your phone, how to hold your phone, composition, to photo editing – learn how to take sharp, professional-looking, and stunning photos using just your phone.

Getting your photos organized, easily finding the pictures you need, and improving your photography skills—metadata will help you with all this and more. Take a look at what EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata can show you, and how to get the most out of it.

The color yellow is primarily seen as the warm color of the sun in art and photography. But yellow also has negative psychological and physiological connotations.

Square format photography has unmistakable charm and evokes classic film photography of the past. Instagram is the most widely recognized platform for square format photos today. Although photography has changed over time, the 1:1 square format remains popular, especially for its ability to enhance composition and bring new perspective to a scene. 

Red is one of the most prominent colors in the spectrum. It can evoke a range of contradictory emotions. For some, it symbolizes romance, love, and passion. For others, it symbolizes aggression, violence, and war. But one thing is certain, this color makes you feel something.

I have traveled to various countries and regions for nearly two decades. I’ve spent the last two years on the road. Nothing has ever happened to me...until now. You guessed right—My camera was stolen. This article is inspired by a true story. Any resemblance to actual persons is coincidental.