Photography Tutorials

Girl using tripod and self-timer to take a selfie.

By: Des Sinkevich on January 30 2024.

A self-portrait is taken of you, by you. Is that scary or intimidating? Awkward, maybe? It doesn't have to be — it can be a fun, creative process to think…
Girl in sweater taking a photo with a professional camera.

By: Daniela Dawson on November 15 2023.

This blog was written by Daniela Dawson, an NYIP Student Mentor. For over a decade, Daniela Dawson has worked globally as an event and commercial photographer. She currently runs…
Woman in front of white background holding a camera to her face.

By: Nicole Krempasky on November 29 2022.

More and more people are turning to the pros to make sure they get the most out of their professional headshots and networking sites. Check out these tips…
How To Photograph Vibrant Colors Without Overdoing It

By: Michelle Ecker on October 17 2020.

When it comes to super vibrant HDR photography, many photographers struggle between the balance of capturing a great deal of intense color in scenery and completely oversaturating and…
What is Depth of Field?

By: Michelle Ecker on July 16 2020.

Depth of field is one of the most commonly referenced concepts in the world of photography- but what, exactly, is it??  What is Depth of Field? 
How to Find Motivation in a Pandemic

By: Autumn Granza on July 9 2020.

Autumn Granza is an employee at Penn Foster As an NYIP student in the Photojournalism Course, I appreciate the convenience an…
Covid19 Precautions for Photographers

By: Michelle Ecker on June 6 2020.

Throughout the past several months, many photographers have expressed that they are struggling to stay inspired and find new subjects to photograph, as they are trying to adhere…
Photograph Trees In Your Own Backyard

By: Michelle Ecker on June 5 2020.

If you’re staying home and social distancing because of the pandemic, you might be looking for ways to keep busy and stay creative. Many of our students are…
How to Set Up a Photography Studio Outdoors

By: Michelle Ecker on May 29 2020.

If you’re new to photography, learning how to set up your first studio can feel like a daunting task. To take that a step further, setting one up…
How to Take Close Ups Without Using a Macro Lens

By: Michelle Ecker on October 21 2019.

Many photographers are under the impression that you can’t take close-up macrophotography shots if you don’t own a macrophotography lens. That is simply not the case. If you’re…