Tutorials
Practical photography tutorials for exposure, lighting, composition, editing, and field craft.
How to Look Good in Wedding Photos: Hair, Makeup and Confidence
Wedding photographs are the one set of pictures most people know they will keep, and the beauty decisions around them are made under a strange kind of pressu...
Strike a Pose: Street Style Star Hanneli Mustaparta Shows Us How
Hanneli Mustaparta is many things — a former model, a stylist, a photographer, and one of the most recognizable faces in street style. But what truly sets he...
Ryan McGinley's Top Tips for Taking Stylish Travel Photos
The renowned photographer Ryan McGinley may be based in New York City, but he spends most of his time traveling — usually chasing the perfect shot. "I'm in N...
Instagram Stars Share Their Secrets to Taking Amazing Photos
Want to take your Instagram feed to the next level? Or maybe you just want to snap better vacation pictures that actually look good? We reached out to some o...
Annie Leibovitz on 5 Images That Have Shaped Her Career
Annie Leibovitz is arguably the most famous living photographer. Her portraits — of presidents, rock stars, actors, and royalty — have defined the visual lan...
One Window Portrait Lighting: A Quiet Setup That Works
A simple portrait lighting tutorial using window direction, negative fill, background distance, and lens choice to shape a clean frame.