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The New York Institute of Photography is the world's top online photography school. We strive to serve photographers all over the world and we frequently produce free photography tips and photo tutorials. Below are our most recent photography articles and NYIP student success stories. Click browse more at the bottom to view more photography tips and articles.
Using Natural Light Outdoors
If you’re taking advantage of this warm summertime weather to work on your landscape and nature photography outdoors, we recommend you practice using just natural light as a fun, challenging…
Instantly Improve Your Wildlife Photography
Summertime weather offers photographers an annual opportunity to head outdoors and practice nature and landscape photography. Whether you head to the beach, a hiking trail, or even a local park,…
How to Make Water Look Silky
Have you ever seen a professional nature and landscape photography shot where the water in the composition appeared silky smooth? This is a common technique for expert landscape photographers, and…
Student Success Stories
Student Success: Gabriel Olude
By Michelle Ecker on August 17th, 2017
Gabriel Olude always wanted to use his graphic arts talent to transform ordinary photo ...
Student Success: Michael Neal
By Michelle Ecker on August 8th, 2017
Years ago, Michael Neal spontaneously agreed to do a shoot for a Chicago-based band on ...
Student Success: Sergiy Kadulin
After 20 years of working in the corporate world, Sergiy Kadulin decided to instead pu ...
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How to Take Better Panoramas
By Michelle Ecker on June 19th, 2018
One of the best techniques to try when it comes to capturing sweeping landscape photography shots is the panoramic perspective. Panoramic photography offers you the great ability to capture a…
When to Use Priority Modes
By Michelle Ecker on May 18th, 2018
If you’ve never heard of shutter or aperture priority mode or you’re not sure the best time to use them, it’s something we highly recommend you explore. Not only is…
DIY Portraiture Gear
By Michelle Ecker on May 3rd, 2018
When you’re new to photography, it’s helpful to explore different genres while you figure out the niche you enjoy the most. From nature and landscapes to portraits and weddings, there…
3 Food Photography Hacks
By Michelle Ecker on May 1st, 2018
Many photographers roll their eyes at the food photography trend but in truth, quality plating and meal presentation is an art form for many chefs, and it can be fun…