MINISTRY OF PHOTO
Welcome to the Ministry of Photo photography website! Whether you are a beginner photographer just starting out, an enthusiast photographer looking to improve your skills, or a professional photographer looking for new ideas and inspiration, we have something for you. I hope you enjoy your visit!
Welcome to the Ministry of Photo photography website! Whether you are a beginner photographer just starting out, an enthusiast photographer looking to improve your skills, or a professional photographer looking for new ideas and inspiration, we have something for you. Our photography tutorials and articles are written by some of the best photographers in the business. We hope you enjoy your visit!
Why do photographers prefer cloudy days?
Why do photographers prefer cloudy days? If you follow any photographers or if you read any blogs about photography you've probably come across this whole idea that photographers prefer overcast or cloudy days instead of sunny days. On the surface, this...
Are light meters still relevant in 2021?
Are light meters still relevant in 2021? Over the last few years there seems to be a lot of people talking about light meters and how they are no longer relevant in today’s photography. I’d like to share an opposing point of view that says that light meters...
What is the rule of thirds and why do photographers use it?
What is the rule of thirds and why do photographers use it? The rule of thirds is something that's been around for a long time. The word rule is a little misleading. It is actually more of a guideline in a rule. in fact, it is a guide. The composition of a...
Why do photographers always wear black?
Have you ever noticed that photographers always tend to wear black clothing? In fact, you notice this in a few different settings such as Theatre, movie sets as well as photography sets. The answer is actually much simpler than one would expect. So why do...
Why do photographers use umbrellas?
Photography umbrellas have been around for years. I've seen photographers use them in studios come and associate it with big expensive shoots. But what are they actually for? The answer may be simpler than you expect. In its simplest form, a photography umbrella is...
Canon R3 Monster Camera Announcement
Canon R3 Announced Canon has announced a true powerhouse camera to be released this year and it's a beauty. As someone that uses Canon's top-of-the-line bodies, I was not that impressed by the R5. Sure it is a fantastic camera but it is not different enough for me...
Essential photography grip equipment for photographers
If you've ever worked in a photography studio or seen how studios work you will probably understand how useful grip can be. In case you don't know what grip equipment is let me give you my definition of it. Studio grip equipment is the hardware that is used in a...
Take your own ecommerce photos at home
Have you ever wondered if it would be possible for you to take your own ecommerce photos at home? If so, you have arrived at the right place. If you've ever had to produce photography for an e-commerce site or Amazon or eBay you will know that the most preferred...
What is vignetting in photography
WHAT IS VIGNETTING IN PHOTOGRAPHY Vignetting is something that has been around since the beginning of Photography. It is love by some people and despised by others. Either way, explain to you what vignetting is, how to remove it, and how to add it if you so wish....
Tethered photography – tether camera lightroom cc tutorial video
If you've ever shot directly into your computer, you will know the advantages of having a bigger screen to check your work. Shooting tethered sounds complicated but it really isn't. In this video, I show you what you need for shooting tethered and how to shoot...









