A Year Ago on BYP

A Year Ago on Boost Your Photography is a twice-monthly post rounding up all the great content available on BYP that has been published during this same time of year, across the years. It's a quick way to catch up on content you may have missed, including seasonal and time-sensitive photography tips and ideas.

• Stir Crazy? 4 Fun Indoor Photography Ideas. Great quick stop for ideas about what to photography when you can't get outside.

• Photographing Interiors. Easy-to-implement tips for how to rock shooting in interior locations.

• Another Black and White Book Club: The Magic of Black and White, Vol 1 by Andrew Gibson. Week 1 focused on seeing in black and white, week 2 on details in black and white, and week 3 on developing a single subject in black and white.

• Plus, the last round-ups of top posts revealed ... Top Posts on Lenses and Camera Accessories, Top 10 Photography Ideas, and Top 5 Macro Photography Posts.

• The Black and White Book Club: Michael Freeman. Last year for the month of February a large group of photographers participated in a black and white only photography month plus book club. We read and discussed Michael Freeman's The Complete Guide to Black & White Digital Photography or Michael Freeman Black and White Photography Field Guide. (The Field Guide is a slightly slimmed down version of The Complete Guide,) This first post is an introduction to the book and an invitation to join the challenge. 

• Black and White Book Club Week 1: Black and White Photography as Fine Art – fine art or abstract photography

• Black and White Book Club Week 2: Black and White Photography as Normality – still life, landscape, street, portrait, architecture, or journalism / documentary photography

• Black and White Book Club Week 3: Elements of Visual Design – thinking about shape, structure, tone, volume, form, and texture

• Black and White Book Club Week 4: Creative Choices in Exposure – exploring over- and underexposure, high key, low key, high contrast, and low contrast

• Black and White Book Club Week 5: Putting it All Together – a final week to go back to your favorite or most challenging ideas or styles of black and white photography. You can also explore topics not covered in the weeks above, such as Grain or High ISO photographs, HDR, Tone Mapping, and Adding Tints.

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A Year Ago on BYP

A Year Ago on Boost Your Photography is a twice-monthly post rounding up all the great content available on BYP that has been published during this same time of year, across the years. It's a quick way to catch up on content you may have missed, including seasonal and time-sensitive photography tips and ideas.

• Valentines Photography Fun This round-up post contains details and links to a variety of our favorite Valentines-themed photography ideas including hearts, fire, bokeh, and ... of course ... roses!

• Tips for Mastering On-Camera Flash and Round Up of Off-Camera Flash Advice. These two posts are great resources for figuring out how to do more with flash photography - both using your camera's on-camera flash as well as an off-camera flash unit.

• Foldable DIY Photography Light Tent. A light tent is an incredible useful tool for a photographer. This post will explain exactly how to create an easy, foldable light tent (shown above). You can also read How to Use a Light Tent for Small Product Photography and Light Tent Comparison: DIY vs. tent kits over at Digital Photography School.

• Fun with Fizzy Fruit Photography. A great photography subject for an indoor day. With only basic supplies, you can easily create amazing fizzy fruit photographs using the tips in this article.

• Don't miss out on these great round-ups of the best posts from 2014: Top Posts on Phone Photography, Top 5 DIY Photography Hacks, and Top 5 Posts on Photography Composition.

• 5-Minute Heart-Shaped Bokeh. You too can create fun heart-shaped bokeh. All you need is 5 minutes, a 50 mm lens, and some paper ... Read the full post for the how to details.

• 3 Great Winter Photography. snow, bubbles, and how to make the most of the seasons.

• How to Master the Heart-Shaped Shadow. Make the most of any snow with these great snow photography tips and tricks. 

• How to Take Better Snow Photographs. Make the most of any snow with these great snow photography tips and tricks. 

• Aspect Ratio: think of your crop before you shoot. Photography is not just about taking and enjoying pictures digitally, it is also about printing and displaying your favorite images. You need to know and understand aspect ratio even when shooting to make sure that you can print your images exactly the way you want them.

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A Year Ago on Boost Your Photography is a twice-monthly post rounding up all the great content available on BYP that has been published during this same time of year, across the years. It's a quick way to catch up on content you may have missed, including seasonal and time-sensitive photography tips and ideas.

• Boost Your Photography in the New Year. Great ideas for photography projects and resolutions to keep you shooting all year long. Find out about 365 projects, 52 weeks projects, the 100 strangers project, and more!

• How to Freeze and Photograph Frozen Bubbles. This how to post walks you through the basics (and the difficulties!) of freezing and photographing bubbles. This is a great way to put a positive spin on your winter weather.

• Behind the Shot: Thor's Well, Oregon. Part of a new series looking at what goes into getting a specific shot at a certain location. First up, Thor's Well on the Oregon coast.

• Ideas for Natural Light Photography. Find out how to make the most of the light around you - and which lighting situations work best for which subjects!

• Then, take your knowledge of light a step further by Using Directional Light. Paying attention to the angle, direction, and quality of the light can make a huge impact in your images!

• Check out these round ups of the highest viewed posts on Boost Your Photography: Top 5 Posts on Camera Settings, Top 5 Posts on Aperture, and Top 5 Posts on Exposure.

• Series of Top 5 Posts. Check out these great collections of the "Top 5 Posts" across a range of photography styles and topics. Click on the images below to go to the full articles. 

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A Year Ago on Boost Your Photography is a twice-monthly post rounding up all the great content available on BYP that has been published during this same time of year, across the years. It's a quick way to catch up on content you may have missed, including seasonal and time-sensitive photography tips and ideas.

• Shooting Modes, part 3: aperture priority. Aperture priority is a shooting mode you need to know. Find out the best situations to use aperture priority and how to know which aperture to choose. 

• Shooting Modes, part 4: manual mode. You've made it - the big kahuna! Find out how to master manual shooting mode.

• Top 5 Posts about Camera Settings. To kick off the new year, check out this look back at the Top 5 posts of all time about camera settings.

• Creative Christmastime Photography. Check out this collection of creative holiday photographs for some inspiring ideas for your own photography.

• Must Have Accessories for Your New Camera. Have a new camera? This post lays out the basic accessories that will get you started off on the right foot.

• Favorite Photography Books and Authors: part 1. This first post on my favorite photography books and authors focuses on authors who explore the bigger picture of photography and will inspire you will ideas for composition, design, and more.

• Favorite Photography Books and Authors: part 2. This post introduces some of my favorite photography books and authors that explain the more technical side of photography. Nail your settings with these great books.

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A Year Ago on Boost Your Photography is a twice-monthly post rounding up all the great content available on BYP that has been published during this same time of year, across the years. It's a quick way to catch up on content you may have missed, including seasonal and time-sensitive photography tips and ideas.

• All about Bokeh. Bokeh is an incredible effect from lights and blur, and the holiday season is a perfect time to experiment with bokeh. This post will walk you through how to create fabulous natural bokeh shots.

• Shaped Bokeh. The next step in bokeh photography is to create shaped bokeh. This post will walk you through this simple DIY hack for shaped bokeh photographs. 

• Shooting Modes part 1: program mode. Learn how to use all the different modes your camera provides during this month-long series. This first post starts from the beginning by getting you off of Auto mode and into Program mode.

• Shooting Modes, part 2: shutter priority mode. After mastering Program mode, find out how and why to use Shutter Priority mode.

• Holiday and Photoshop Posts over at Craftsy. This next post features a collection of posts over at Craftsy including advice about how to photograph your holidays (without going insane) and how to use exposure compensation for perfect holiday lights.

• Yes, You Need a 50mm Lens. A 50mm lens is a major upgrade from your kit lenses, and this post lays out a series of arguments (and photographs) to show you what you might be missing. Plus, at around $100 USD, a 50mm lens is also a steal! 

• Dramatically Improve Your Photography for Less than $20. Looking to make a big impact in your photography for very little cost? This post lays out a variety of super-inexpensive upgrades that can drastically improve your photography.

• How to Photograph Outdoor Holiday Lights. Capture incredible shots of outdoor Christmas lights displays with these easy tips. Find out when, where, and how to shoot.

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A Year Ago on Boost Your Photography is a twice-monthly post rounding up all the great content available on BYP that has been published during this same time of year, across the years. It's a quick way to catch up on content you may have missed, including seasonal and time-sensitive photography tips and ideas.

• How to Shoot Your Children (With a Camera). This guest post by photographer Elizabeth Van Orden shares 7 easy-to-implement tips to take your children photography from humdrum to wow!

• Great Gifts for Photographers (and Yourself). Treat yourself or the photographer in your life with something special this holiday season. This post offers a collection of must have and super-useful photography gifts and accessories at a variety of price points. 

• Form and Volume, elements of visual design, part 3. The third post in this series features the third dimension - how to exploit light and composition to highlight the form and volume of your subject.   

• Texture, elements of visual design, part 4. The final post in this series focuses on ways to find, highlight, and accentuate texture in your photographs.

• Photography Gifts for the Holidays. Now is the time to start planning for holiday gift-giving. This post offers a wide-range of ideas and possibilities for how to use your photography to create lasting, memorable gifts. Check out the post for some great ideas!

• Where to Order Photography Gifts. Part 2 helps you answer the question of where to order those photography gifts. Read on for a detailed comparison of three popular online photography retailers: Cafe Press, Snapfish, and Shutterfly. 

• Thankful for Food Photography. Thanksgiving got me thinking about food photography. This collection of quick tips will help you with the settings, strategies, and stylings to make a big difference in your food photography.

• Shoot Successful Self-Portraits. Selfies may be all the range among millennials, but any one can get in on the action with these helpful tips! Strategies for self-portraits as well as some ideas and inspiration - even for the camera shy.

• Make the Shot: Slow Sync Photography. Get the full behind-the-scenes treatment for this slow-motion knife shot. No Photoshop or digital trickery involved!

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