When you start getting into landscape photography you quickly find out that there is no shortage of gizmos and gadgets marketed to photographers in this field. For the most part, these things are not ...
Instructor Jeff McLain talks about why photography school was the right choice for him and why it might be the right choice for you, too.
Adobe, Inc. first introduced a professional-grade program specifically for photographers called Adobe Lightroom way back in the winter of 2007. A decade later, in the fall of 2017, Adobe chose to brea...
Undisturbed, quiet and beautiful, winter is a season like no other. From the smallest ice crystal to the great expanse of a snow-covered field, the cold of winter is the visual architect for an endles...
So, you’re interested in Astrophotography and you’re wondering how to get started. You’re in the right place. This will be the first of a many-part series on the RMSP Photo Tips blog discussing astrop...
No matter which holidays you celebrate, this time of year is a great opportunity for families and friends to gather together and make some treasured memories. Here are some tips for creating beautifu...
Ahhh, the holidays. Such a wonderful time of year.It’s one of those times that you just want to sit down with a hot cup of coffeeand order some new photo and video gear from B&H.In this guide I want t...
RMSP has a new online community that encourages friendships, sharing and learning. It's free and easy to join - and features lots of benefits for anyone who loves photography! Check it out, and if you...
Use Sunny 16 to guesstimate a proper exposure.One of the most useful tricks in guesstimating an exposure is the Sunny F-16 Rule. Step outside on a bright sunny day around noon and your exposure can be...
When my younger brother applied to college, I wanted to support his search for the right school. But as I scrolled through college websites — whether Ivy league or state school, through computer or ph...
As photographers in Utah, we are completely spoiled with beautiful locations to shoot. Here are five of my favorite spots that I find myself suggesting to clients over and over again. They’re all free...
1. Angle of the Nose Pay attention to how the nose intersects with the side of the face in an image. If the nose “crosses over” the edge of the cheek, it tends to elongate a person’s nose so that it l...
Running your own small business can be rewarding and exciting. You can be in control of your own life and make decisions for yourself. You can have the flexibility with your schedule to set your own...
One of the most common things I hear students say when they embark on the journey to become a full-time professional photographer is that they can’t decide on a photographic specialty. Another is that...
Ahhhh, exporting. From my experience with hundreds of students, exporting is the one thing people struggle with the most in Lightroom. Let's fix that. I've made an awesome guide to exporting that real...
Hey folks! Sarah here. I had the pleasure of getting to know Jill Graniero last year when she attended our Professional Intensive program. Since graduating the program, she has been practicing fitness...
Are you looking to create super blurry backgrounds in your images? We can help you out. You need to start controlling the depth of field! "Depth of field" is the term we use to describe how much of an...
1. You’ll meet way too many cool, creative people… Answer me this question:What’s worse than going to a traditional college, not knowing what you want to do for your major, talking to people who shar...
We all make mistakes in Photoshop! Here are five common mistakes people make and how to correct them. If you are a Photoshop user, these things are important to remember next time something isn't work...
Do you love photography? Below are 9 reasons why a dedicated photography school might make you want to drop out of college. I know, I know… typically, the “traditional” way of doing things was like th...
