Depth of field is one of those terms that photographers use all the time—yet it represents much more than just a “blurred background.” Working with depth of field directly affects image clarity, the viewer’s attention, and the overall feel of a photograph. Let’s look at depth of field in a way that goes beyond tables and formulas.  

Winter mountains offer breathtaking landscapes, extreme contrasts, and fast-paced action on the slopes. In this article, you’ll find practical tips for exposing snow correctly, working with shutter speed when photographing skiers, and using proven composition techniques. You’ll also learn when to choose minimalist shots or black and white, how to set up your camera in changing mountain conditions, and how to put together a cohesive photo series.

Every good photo has a main subject. It should be as prominent as possible and clearly dominate the image. In addition to good composition, adjusting the background of your photo can help highlight the main subject. This article explores how to work with your photo’s background to make the main subject stand out.  

Beginner photographers often adopt long-standing rules and clichés without questioning them. They accept them as facts—“this is not done” and “this is the right way.” Let’s look at five common photography myths and why they no longer apply.

Winter is one of the best seasons for black and white photography. The naturally limited color palette, snow, fog, bare trees, and low sun create scenes where color would only distract from the subject. Converting photos to black and white lets what truly matters stand out: light, contrast, shapes, and emotions.  

Light trails from passing cars are among the most striking nighttime subjects. But on busy roads and city intersections, a single long exposure is often not enough. In this article, I show you how to combine multiple shots into one impressive image in Zoner Studio, remove unwanted distractions, and gain full control over the final result.  

At first glance, a snowless winter city can look dull and dreary, especially with overcast skies and cold, rainy weather. But winter is actually one of the best times to take compelling photos. You just need attention and creativity to learn how to spot them among the gray streets.

You can easily create this striking two-tone background in Zoner Studio using simple masking. This technique works well for portrait and product photography and when preparing visual materials or profile photos for your website and social media.  

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.