There’s often movement in photos—people walking, animals jumping, things falling, water splashing. Yet motion is also one of the things that causes photographers the most trouble. In this article, I show you how to recognize and capture the moments that make viewers stop and say, “Wow, that’s it!” 

Bringing out the main subject is the most common use of the Radial Gradient. But it can do much more—from editing a specific part of your photo to adding creative color effects. Let’s take a look at 5 ways the Radial Gradient can help you. 

A single photograph can be beautiful, but it often feels like a sentence taken out of context. A photo series, on the other hand, lets you develop an idea and draw the viewer into a narrative. The images begin to communicate with one another, and together they form a whole that is more compelling than any individual photograph. 

A photo exhibition can take many forms—from group and traveling  exhibitions to commercial shows or solo exhibitions. In this article, we focus on  solo exhibitions: a body of work with a unified purpose that expresses the photographer’s personal vision. An exhibition shouldn’t be just a visually pleasing display of “pretty pictures.” It should have  deeper meaning— it should have something to say. 

The night sky can be magical. You don’t need special equipment to photograph it, but you need to follow a few steps to get the most out of your night photos. Let’s take a look at the basics of astrophotography—whether that means photographing the Moon, the Milky Way, or a beautiful starry sky.  

Traffic on the Learn Photography website reveals more than just which articles received the most clicks. It also shows us what photographers struggle with, what holds them back, and what entices them to try new things. In this article, we take a look at the ten most-read articles of the past year.

Hard and soft light are a constant topic of discussion in photography. Yet despite how often they’re talked about, there’s still a lot of confusion around them. You’ll often hear that one type of light is “right” and the other is “wrong.” In this article, we’ll look at how hard and soft light really differ and how to use each one in practice. We’ll also debunk a few common myths along the way.  

Digital photos are technically precise—sharp, high-contrast, and color-accurate. But it’s often this very precision that can make them feel a bit sterile. The analog look, inspired by 35mm film and classic cinema, is based on softness, imperfections, and a strong sense of mood. The good news is you can easily recreate this look in Zoner Studio.  

Car light trails are one of the most popular subjects for long exposure photography. They can transform an ordinary road into a dynamic image filled with lines and movement. In this article, we explore where and when to photograph cars, how to work with composition and shooting height, and how to simplify the shooting process using the right camera settings. Finally, we look at tips for post-processing using photo editing software. 

At first glance, winter can seem empty—little color, few plants, and not much movement. But in reality, it’s packed with details you won’t find at any other time of year. Frost creates delicate and prickly shapes, ice hides tiny bubbles and frozen flowers. Winter macro photography tends to be minimalist, with clean structures and simple forms, while melting ice can turn an ordinary twig or blade of grass into a surprisingly photogenic subject.