Holidays

A Photographer's Guide to Making Money on Valentine's Day

By: Michelle Ecker on February 18 2020.

If you’re a photographer, Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to make money booking romantic photo shoots with couples in your area.  If this is something…
4 Fall Photography Tricks

By: Michelle Ecker on September 19 2018.

Fall is a seasonal favorite for countless nature and landscape photographers, and with good reason. The rich, deeply saturated foliage makes such a compelling subject and the weather is super…
The Best Tips for Photographing Holiday Gatherings

By: Michelle Ecker on November 21 2017.

In every family, there’s always that one person who brings a camera along to every gathering, and has throughout the years become the group’s unofficial photographer. And we have a…
How To Make Your Own Filters Using Plastic Wrap

By: Michelle Ecker on October 16 2017.

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a creativity rut where you couldn’t come up with new compositional ideas exciting enough to try? Every so often when we’re scrolling through…
Our Favorite Halloween Photo Ideas

By: Michelle Ecker on October 10 2017.

There are plenty of reasons why fall is an awesome season to head outdoors and practice your photography. Not only is the weather more mild, but the sun is also…
The Best Way to Take Fireworks Photos

By: NYIP Mentors on June 28 2017.

Whether you’re on the beach or at a baseball game, if you’re planning to capture some awesome fireworks photos this summer, be sure to check out this simple guide to…
6 Creative Holiday Card Ideas

By: Michelle Ecker on December 1 2015.

If you’re an amateur photographer looking to gain further exposure in your area, shooting family holiday cards can be an excellent starting project.
How to Take Great Halloween Photos

By: NYIP Staff on October 28 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
How to Photograph Fireworks

By: NYIP Staff on June 30 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 articles. Please enjoy!
How to Photograph Family Gatherings

By: Kristen Duke on November 8 2013.

Whether during traditional holidays or a spontaneous visit, family gatherings create memories of time spent together.