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Have you ever heard about infrared photography? If you are fascinated by alternate realities, you’ll definitely enjoy this genre. Some photographers classify infrared photography as a sub-genre of landscape photography. They could be right, but an infrared image requires a different approach to evaluating composition, understanding the limitations of the infrared spectrum, and the ability […]

Even if you are at the very beginning of your photography hobby or career, you’ve probably seen and heard a lot about macro photography. That’s no surprise since the genre does stand out among other photography genres, both visually and technically. To shoot macro, you need a macro lens. However, it might be confusing for […]

As you take more and more photos, you might see that some of them have lens flares, especially the ones shot outdoors with the sun shining bright. Some photographers try to create lens flare intentionally, while others strive to avoid it at all costs. This article explains what exactly lens flare is and how to […]

With the advancement of optics, digital technology, and social media, taking selfies has become part of popular culture. And although you can hardly find a person who has never taken cute selfie poses to express themselves, the genre of self-portrait in photography emerged more than a hundred years ago. The first selfie in history was […]

Dance photography is at the intersection of the genres of sports and theater photography. Depending on your creative intent, photography in this genre can convey the beauty and grace of the human body, become a dramatic metaphor, or tell a fascinating story. Dancers’ photos are usually taken in dark halls and studios with a lot […]