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, today you’ll find out the answers to all three of those. Stacking is more commonly called “focus stacking†and is done to give a photo a greater depth of field. […]
The Best Spots for Frozen Photos in New Jersey
Sometimes, the coldest days in New Jersey are the best days to take photos! So grab your camera and head out to these frozen places (and set up these frozen scenes!) to get the best reflections, snowy scenes, and more across the Garden State. Before you go out, learn to prevent cold weather damage with […]
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 Island. Despite the weather forecast initially not being in his favor, he used his instincts to set up his camera and capture the galaxy in the night sky. You see […]
Best Photography Spots Around Philadelphia – Complete Guide
Ah, the city of Brotherly Love. While some snowballs thrown at Santa may have negatively stereotyped the city to some, I am here to tell you Philadelphia is an amazingly beautiful place! Philadelphia is one of the oldest cities in the country with centuries of history. Some even call her “Philadelphia First†because of how […]
Visiting Grovers Mill in Mercer County, NJ
Did you know Martians landed in the New Jersey town of Grover’s Mill?
Weehawken Meetup Wrap Up
On Saturday, January 20th around 6am around 30 passionate and determined photographers huddle together on a sidewalk overlooking the New York City skyline from the heights of Weehawken, New Jersey. With the sun about to come up in an hour, the tripods lined the fences and cameras were getting set for the BIG event. The […]
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: 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 in NJ for a majority of my life and growing up doing photography here, you’d think I would run out of places to shoot. I have to be honest, I […]
Roadside Photo Spots: South Jersey
Here’s a small sampling of amazing road-side attractions to photograph in South Jersey.
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 colors flashing across the sky, it’s a fantastic feeling to capture it on camera and share your view with the world. The hardest part is… How Do You Know When The […]
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 the water and sky that’s instantly satisfying. Here’s how it’s done. If you want to make the water look like glass and watch colors and clouds melt in the sky […]
Photo Guide: The Best Spots At The Delaware Water Gap
For those of you who call New Jersey home, this guide to the Delaware Water Gap will give you the tools necessary to practice your craft and get great portfolio-level shots in the Delaware Water Gap and surrounding areas. Photography in the Delaware Water Gap differs from photographing the huge touristy spots out West like […]
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. Generally, we start in “auto” mode and just start snapping. Eventually, with time and experimentation, we graduate to using manual modes to help capture the scenes as we see them […]
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!
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 trail or sit in a park you will certainly find squirrels and chipmunks running around as if they are late for their train. If you are quiet and look hard […]
9 Best Photos of Lighthouses in New Jersey
One thing that the Garden State is popular for is the coastline and the beaches that gather hundreds of thousands of beach-goers every summer. But while some may be trying to win prizes at the boardwalk or jump on an exciting ride, there are others that continue to explore New Jersey shore and the lighthouses that are streamed along the coast.
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 that work best with your iPhone.
The Best Places For Sunrise & Sunset Photos in New Jersey
When you are a photographer in New Jersey, there is an abundance of places you can travel to set up your camera for incredible sunrise and sunset shots. Over the years, we have continued collecting unique New Jersey places to capture a sunrise or sunset. We have even created a map for all of them that […]
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.
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.
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 may want to try when it comes to shooting The Galaxy. Let’s Recap: What you should be looking for before […]
Discover Miquin Woods in Hunterdon County
Hike and explore Miquin Woods Preserve, a little jewel in the Hunterdon County Park System.
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 be done with a 35mm or a 50mm lens. Capturing the world around you, and the unique individuals who inhabit […]
Improve Your Photography: Shooting Your Holiday Lights
Here’s how to add some excitement to photos of your holiday light displays.
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 use Google Maps (a Google account is necessary).
Visit the Largest of the Natural Lands’ Preserves, Home to Turkey Point Bridge
Explore this wild South Jersey gem for hiking, birding, or night photography.
Local Photographer Captures Rocket Launch Over New Jersey
On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, New Jersey Photographer Matt Baron planned and timed his photo of the Rocket Lab launch of the Electron Rocket, nicknamed “Virginia is for Lovers,” as seen from the Judge’s Shack on Island Beach State Park. This launch was the first one from the US for the company. A New Zealand-based […]
Ultimate Guide for Night Photography in New Jersey
Where are the best dark areas in New Jersey for photos? New Jersey is an excellent place for photographers looking to capture stunning photos in dark areas. High Point State Park One of the best locations for dark area photography is High Point State Park, located on New Jersey and Pennsylvania borders. This park offers […]
Guide on Choosing the Best Camera Lens for Hiking
Ready to level up your hiking photography? Maybe you read out guide for the best camera for hiking and are ready to find the best lens for an interchangeable camera. You can choose the right focal length and photography style on your hikes when you have various lens options. We will choose our lens similar […]
Best Dates & Times for Milky Way Photography in New Jersey in 2023
Download The 2023 Milky Way Calendar Fill out the form below to get access. Calendar Credit to Capture the Atlas Photo Credit: JT Shimer FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM 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 […]
