Full Moon Captured Over Great Beds Lighthouse – Sayreville, NJ
A local photographer recently lined up the perfect shot for a full moon – Hardik Bhavsar (on Instagram) did his homework when planning this shot.
How To Stack Photos To Capture the Perfect Moon Shot
You may have heard photographers or seen photos, which have been “stacked†and wondered what it meant, why it’s done, or how it’s done. Well,
Local Photographer Catches Early Milky Way Rising
On January 29, 2023, Local New Jersey Photographer Steven Sitarik captured the Milky Way Rising over the horizon at the Jersey Shore in Long Beach
Photo Guide: Knowing The Drone Photography Laws
Drone Maps Drone Flying Map Brought To You By: Tips on Finding Places to Fly in NJ (& Any Other Place You Travel To) Living
A Photography Guide to New Jersey Wildlife
New Jersey is home to a wide variety of “critters”, some are cute & cuddly while others are quite dangerous. If you walk along any
Improve Your Photography: Back Button Focusing
Once you get comfortable with this method, you’ll be well on your way to achieving crisp, “tack sharp†photos.
Photo Guide: How To Take Photos of Waterfalls
Since the release of the NJspots Maps, the Waterfalls and Lookout Spots map has been one of the more popular maps, and rightfully so. In
Here’s Why Your Photography Gear Matters — and Why It Doesn’t
I decided to give my own definitive answer — gear does and does not matter. Yes, you can have it both ways. Let me explain.
Improve Your Photography: Lens Selection, Focal Length and Perspective
Learn more about how your lens selection and perspective can change your photos with this guide.
4 Apps for Predicting Sunsets & Sunrises
The days are getting longer, and the sun is showing off many colors streaming across the sky. When you see the clouds moving and the
6 of the Best iPhone Photo Editing Apps to Try Right Now
if you want to branch out from your iPhone editor and take your editing skills to the next level, check out these photo editing apps
Improve Your Photography: Depth of Field
Here’s why you should begin to master this skill as a photographer.
Photo Guide: Taking Long Exposure Photos
One of the fun things to do with landscape photography is take long exposures. There’s something about the smooth texture that long exposure creates in
My Decision To Go From Nikon to Sony
With expense price tags and new features to learn, it’s hard changing cameras. Here’s why I switched to a mirrorless camera.
What is ISO & How Does It Work?
Whether photography is a passionate hobby or a professional job, when we all start out with our first cameras we are all a bit clueless.
3 Tools for Planning Your Photos on Vacation
Your excitement is building up. You’re waiting for the email from your airlines telling you to check into your flight.
Winter Photography Tips – Protecting Camera Gear In Cold Temperatures
There are some essential tips to remember when it comes to cold-weather photography. When planning to take photos during the winter, it’s essential to keep
Here’s How to Recover Details In Your Landscape Photos
There are a lot of factors to consider when taking landscape photos. Sometimes if it’s not the right time of day, then your photos could
Four Tips and Tools for Tracking Your Photography Business
Whether you’re a full time photographer or have a photography business on the side, keeping track of your workflows can be a full time job.
Photo Guide: Astrophotography Part 1
NJspots is a community based around lovers of sunrises, sunsets, blue hours, and the night. So, we’re going to teach you a thing or two
Photography Tips for Shooting with Your iPhone
There are many ways to switch up and enhance your iPhone photography skills— but first you have to know the basics! Take your iPhone photos
Where NOT to Drone in New Jersey
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8 Tips from NASA To Photograph A Solar Eclipse
When taking photographs of a solar eclipse, it is important to prioritize safety by never looking directly at the sun without proper eye protection and
Branding Workshop Wrap-Up!
Video & Editing by Erick Roman It was a bitterly cold week in New Jersey leading up to the first-ever NJspots workshop, but that didn’t
How to Take Your Own Newborn Photos
A few of my friends are pregnant and due with babies soon, and it’s heartbreaking to think that not only might their families not be
Photo Guide: iPhone Editing Apps I’ve Used
Instagram. The place where people share their visual life and inspire. This app has started a revolution of content creation and consumption all on a
3 Tips For Branding As A Photographer
After our successful workshop about branding and online presence with some of our passionate community members, we took some important things out of it that
The Best Photography Movies, TV Shows, & Documentaries
You may have found yourself with some spare time (thanks COVID-19) recently. Or maybe you want to catch up on some of the best movies
Photo Guide: Astro Photography Part 2
A while back, we created a post describing where to get SWEET Milky Way shots in New Jersey. (Check it out here!) Part 2 of the
Taking the Plunge into Full-Time Photography
Every photographer at some point in time thinks about making the jump to full-time photography. That would be the dream job — get paid to
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