Author: Tim Shields

Founder Tim Shields wins Best in Class Photo Awards

The founder of Photographyacademy.com took home multiple awards from the prestigious Master Photographer’s International 6th Annual International Photo Challenge. Tim Shields won seven awards from the competition, including two Best In Class certifications.  Shields won the Best in Class Gold Medal for his photograph “Wild Horses” taken in the Camargue region of France, famous for […]

How Telephoto Lenses Create Stunning Landscapes

Landscape photographers love telephoto lenses because they make mountains and hills appear larger in the frame — especially compared to architectural features like castles and villages. Longer focal lengths also isolate subjects, capturing dramatic lighting and textures not possible with wide-angle lenses.  A wide-angle lens will capture more of the scene, but what your eyes […]

4 Tips to get Pro Photos Using Beginner Cameras

When I talk to entry-level photographers, the conversations almost always turn to something about gear. And while these conversations somewhat irk me now, there was a time when I was exactly the same. A time when I felt the tools that I had were what held me back the most.  In some ways, entry-level gear […]

How to take photographs using manual settings

Taking photographs in manual mode is daunting for many new photographers. That much power is way too scary and often results in underexposed, or blurry images. And I get it, there’s a lot of nuances to wrap your head around! But once you understand how simple the settings are, manual mode will be all you […]

5 Tips for backcountry winter photography

Getting outdoors in the winter takes a special kind of photographer. The best spots are all closed down or require a set of cross country skis or snowshoes to access. And if you’re waiting until the sunset, hiking back home in the dark can be absolutely treacherous if you’re not prepared.  But for those seeking […]

5 tips for stunning Northern Lights photographs

Plan to take photos of the aurora

Photographing the Northern Lights is an absolute dream for landscape photographers. The vast majority of the world’s population lives too far south to see them. And when they’re most visible, most of the world wants to be inside, huddled around a fire with cocoa.  For that reason, and the fact they’re impossible to plan for […]

Photo Planning 101: Let’s Talk about the Weather

You don’t have to be a meteorologist to understand how to find the perfect weather conditions to take great photographs. Planning for the weather is one of the key factors that distinguishes a successful photo from a snapshot. And this kind of planning is about so much more than just planning to go out at […]

10 ways to take better images of flowers

Plants expend a lot of energy to make flowers beautiful. They do it because there’s a major payoff at the end. Pollinators like bees and hummingbirds will spend extra time around the most interesting and attractive flowers. And this means the plant is more likely to reproduce.  And of course, the most beautiful flowers are […]

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