Cameras and Gear

Should You Shoot 35mm?

By: Michael Neal on November 15 2017.

Years ago, Michael Neal spontaneously agreed to do a shoot for a Chicago-based band on an old D3000. Since then, he has successfully transitioned his concert photography talent into a…
What is Rim Lighting?

By: Michelle Ecker on July 31 2017.

Have you ever seen a photo where the subject looks almost silhouetted by an outline of powerful light? Maybe the photo isn’t exactly the type of silhouette shot you’re used…
Adobe Photoshop For the Family Photographer- Part II

By: NYIP Mentors on June 29 2017.

In Part 1 of this series, we talked about NYIP mentor Ted Fisher’s ABC Nightline Photoshop tutorial and the many ways in which family photographers especially are growing to…
Adobe Photoshop for the Family Photographer

By: Sharon Gumerove on June 8 2017.

As photographers, we've known for a long time the power of digital photography and the amazing capabilities of today's digital imaging programs. It's hard to imagine a time when you…
How to Use a Speedlight

By: Michelle Ecker on February 15 2017.

The New York Institute of Photography is one of the world’s largest photography schools and because we are, we often publish fun and useful photography lessons…
Convert Any Bag Into A Camera Bag

By: Michael Ross on November 10 2016.

The New York Institute of Photography is one of the world’s largest photography schools and because we are, we often publish fun and useful photography tips…
Camera Feature Poll

By: Michelle Ecker on August 18 2016.

The New York Institute of Photography is one of the world’s largest photography schools and because we are, we often publish fun and useful photography tips…
Watermarks- Yes or No?

By: Michelle Ecker on February 12 2016.

The New York Institute of Photography is the world’s largest online photography school, and because we are, we often publish fun and useful photography tips on our photography…
Will Your Next Camera be a DSLR?

By: Michelle Ecker on February 11 2016.

The New York Institute of Photography is the world’s largest online photography school, and because we are, we often publish fun and useful photography tips on our photography…
What Camera Should I Buy?

By: Chris Corradino on November 19 2015.

The New York Institute of Photography is the world’s largest online photography school, and because we are, we often publish fun and useful photography tips on our photography…