Photo Guide: Ideas For Shooting Photos In The Snow
With snow being a frequent visitor in New Jersey, we figured it would be fun to put together some tips on how to shoot in the snow, safely. We also have some creative ideas for
How To Photograph Sunrise & Sunset – What You Need
Nothing makes for a more beautiful sunrise or sunset than vivid colors beaming across the sky. Having a sky with golden yellows and oranges and beautiful reds and purples can give any photographer goosebumps,
Stacking Photos Tutorial: Capturing 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 today you’ll find out the answers to all three of those.
Where NOT to Drone in New Jersey
New Jersey is one of the most heavily-regulated states for drones. And as more and more people pick up drone photography, we at NJspots have seen a lot of photographers taking illegal photos!
4 Best South Jersey Spots To Watch The Sunrise & Sunset
Purples and pinks streak across the backdrop of Philadelphia. Deep swirls of magenta and bright orange paint the atmosphere over the Sea Isle and Avalon bay. These beautiful moments are brought to you by none
Best Dates & Times for Milky Way Photography in New Jersey in 2022
Peak Milky Way season is almost upon us here in the Garden State! Here are the BEST dates and times when the Milky Way and the galactic center will visible for the longest in the sky this year.
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 you might not have known about New Jersey’s night sky.
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 stop the hot topics and ideas from flowing at the
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 able to visit, but they probably won’t have a photographer there to capture those first special moments.
5 Tips from NASA To Photograph the Solar Eclipse
So if you have heard in the last few weeks, we have a significant event happening in the sky on August 21, 2017. We will have a full Solar Eclipse across the nation that can be viewed by millions.
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 we wanted to share. Fellow creators and photographers around New
How to Get the Best Macro Photography Shots
Macro photography can be shared from beginners to veteran photographers. Use these tips to perfect your craft!
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 screen only a few inches big. With the rebirth of
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 do what you love AND be your own boss!
How To: Oil and Water Photography Tutorial
Check out this oil and water photography guide to see how quick and easily you can set up and shoot!
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 guide will teach you exactly what settings and gear you
The Ultimate Photography Gear Guide
Interested in buying new photo gear and don’t know where to start? We have collected some of the essentials you will need to get started!
Quick Photographer’s Guide to Lightroom Mobile
Adobe Lightroom Mobile has options to let you take pictures within the app with the same controls as a DSLR. Try it out!
Photo Guide: Street Photography
What Is Street Photography? There is no defining street photography, through the years it has changed drastically, but one constant is that it is candid. For the longest time street photography has been preferred to
How to Shoot Timelapses
Last weekend I hosted my first timelapse workshop for NJSpots. The workshop was hosted at Liberty State Park in New Jersey overlooking the Manhattan skyline. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brian
Improve Your Photography: Shooting Your Holiday Lights
Here’s how to add some excitement to photos of your holiday light displays.
Milky Way Photography: Capturing the Center of the Galaxy
Summer is the perfect time to catch a glimpse of the center of the galaxy — so grab your camera and head outside!
2020 Wish List for Adventurers
Take your adventure photography to the next level with these Amazon deals.
Photo Guide: How To Organize & Plan Your Photo Spots
Finding new photo spots for your next journey might be a hard time. I’m using Instagram, 500px, Flickr, and Google to get new ideas and inspirations. How I Organize My Photo-Spots… To organize my photo-spot database I
Capturing an Incredible Ocean Grove Sunrise
When was the last time you got out to shoot a sunrise? Set your alarm and get up early next time — your portfolio will thank you!
GNARBOX: The Photographer’s Best Storage Accessory
Corrupt memory card during a photo shoot? Running out of space on your memory card? Lugging around your laptop, charger, and hard drives in order to edit and backup your content? If you’re a professional photographer
Improve Your Photography: Creative Use of Shutter Speed
Here’s how shutter speed can be utilized as part of the creative process when you’re shooting your photos.
A Guide to New Jersey Wildlife Photography
New Jersey is home to a wide variety of “critters”, some are cute & cuddly while others are quite dangerous.
Improve Your Photography: Using Frames
It’s time to be a bit more creative and try framing when you’re out shooting. Have you ever tried it?
Photo Guide: Drone Photography & Flying Around New Jersey
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