Snapfish vs Shutterfly – Which is Really Better?

Snapfish and Shutterfly are the two largest online print labs in the US, and a popular choice for printing everything from traditional photo prints to wall canvases to personalized items like coffee mugs. Here we’ve set out to provide the most comprehensive comparison of Snapfish vs Shutterfly on the web….

Truths About Photography You Must Know Now

Photography is becoming one of the most popular hobbies among men, women, and even children, thanks to affordable smartphones and cameras. But beginners are more likely to fall for one of its uncomfortable truths, mainly because of their willingness to plunge into the craft and create beautiful photos – or…

Men and Photographs: Getting Better Results

With the unprecedented popularity of cameras and photography, thanks partly to the proliferation of smartphones with built-in cameras and of affordable digital cameras, men are more likely to accept being photographed in casual situations. You may be asked to photograph the men in your circle of family and friends for…

Snapfish vs Shutterfly – Which is Really Better?
Snapfish and Shutterfly are the two largest online print labs in the US, and a popular choice for printing everything from traditional photo prints to wall canvases to personalized items like coffee mugs. Here we’ve set out to provide the most comprehensive comparison of Snapfish vs Shutterfly on the... Read more
Truths About Photography You Must Know Now
Photography is becoming one of the most popular hobbies among men, women, and even children, thanks to affordable smartphones and cameras. But beginners are more likely to fall for one of its uncomfortable truths, mainly because of their willingness to plunge into the craft and create beautiful photos –... Read more
Men and Photographs: Getting Better Results
With the unprecedented popularity of cameras and photography, thanks partly to the proliferation of smartphones with built-in cameras and of affordable digital cameras, men are more likely to accept being photographed in casual situations. You may be asked to photograph the men in your circle of family and friends... Read more
When Converting Colored Photos to Black-and-White Format Makes Sense
With the proliferation of cameras including those in smartphones, people are more likely to take colored photos, edit them with the dozens of photos apps, and get their prints at Walgreens Photo. But most of these photos are in color, thanks to the idea that colored images speak more... Read more
Getting the Hang of Artificial Light: Pros and Cons
In another article, we discussed the pros and cons of natural light so let’s look at artificial light in turn.  Emphasis must be made that artificial light refers to strobes, continuous lighting, and flashguns, among others, which are man-made instead of being sourced from sunlight. Cost Unfortunately, cost is... Read more
Shedding Light on the Pros and Cons of Natural Light
Photo means light so it comes as no surprise that light is one of the pillars of photography so much so that without it, there can be no photographs. Natural light from the sun is obviously the first source of light for photographers so much so that catching the... Read more
Putting Wedding Rings in a Beautiful Light
For soon-to-be-married couples, their wedding rings are a beautiful symbol of their love, trust and respect as well as their commitment to each other. You, as the photographer, have the responsibility to put such a potent symbol in a beautiful light and, in the process, contribute to the beauty... Read more
Learning Photography by Simplifying It First
As a beginner, you should always remember that photography is a craft that requires practice, practice, and more practice to master – and even when you have apparently become the master of the medium, you must continue learning because of the new technologies, techniques, and tools always coming along... Read more
Beginner Mistakes in White Background Shots
Excellent photos with white backgrounds appear easy to create but appearances can deceive. You just don’t place the object or subject in front of a white background, point the camera at it, and take the picture because there are several things that can go wrong, such as a brown-toned... Read more
Why Prints Still Matter in the Digital Age
The digital technology has certainly done wonders for photography and photographers with the likes of photo apps and disc storage as among the best tools of the trade. Indeed, the shift from analog to digital has largely been a positive experience. But while professional photographers and photo enthusiasts are... Read more