34 Conceptual Photography Ideas to Get You Inspired
Conceptual photography aims to express some idea or concept through photos. As in other forms of conceptual art, the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the creation process. Although there are many approaches to conceptual photography, most conceptual photographers communicate an idea through photograph staging and editing. Unfortunately, it can be difficult […]
Continue readingWhat Is South Dakota’s State Bird? How Was It Decided?
South Dakota’s state bird is the Ring-Necked Pheasant. And crazy as this might sound, they settled on this particular species because it not only has beautiful plumage but because the meat is tasty as well. Yes, you read that right. This sort of sounds paradoxical, but its flavorful meat is one of the reasons why […]
Continue readingHow do Cameras Work? Photography Basics Explained
Photography is arguably one of the most innovative and influential inventions in history. It has changed how we see the world, how we communicate and allowed us to see things miles and miles away. In some cases, cameras have even been able to see far enough to enable us to look back in time! Photography […]
Continue readingWhat Is Indiana’s State Bird? How Was It Decided?
Indiana’s state bird is the striking Northern Cardinal, a red bird that spends the entire year in the state. It was chosen by the Indiana General Assembly in 1933 and, like most state birds, was chosen because it is either resident or has adopted the state as its primary home. The Northern Cardinal is the […]
Continue readingWhat Is Delaware’s State Bird? How Was It Decided?
Every state has its own state bird, but few states embrace their state bird as much as Delaware does with the blue hen. But how did a bird that’s not even native to the state become such a cultural icon in the area? That’s quite an interesting story, with roots dating all the way back […]
Continue readingWhat Are the Ideal Outdoor Photography Camera Settings?
Have you taken your camera outside for a photo session, only to get less-than-ideal results? You’re not alone. While you can take beautiful photos outside, the constantly changing settings can make it a challenge to get everything just right. We created this guide to help you get the perfect outdoor photos, whether you’re making the […]
Continue readingHow Long Is a Day on Uranus? How Long Is a Year?
The seventh planet in our solar system, Uranus, is significantly larger than Earth and much further away from the sun. That distance and size have an interesting effect on the length of a year on Uranus and the length of a day as well. To better understand why you need to know how a planet’s […]
Continue readingHow Big is Uranus? How Did It Get Its Name?
Uranus was the first planet humans found using a telescope. That was back in 1781 when astronomer William Herschel saw Uranus for the first time. Initially, he thought it was a comet or a star. It’s extremely cold and buffeted by high winds, and Uranus is the 3rd largest planet in our solar system. Its […]
Continue readingHow Big Is Mercury? Is It Really Shrinking?
Whenever we look at ants, flowers, and even some dogs, it’s easy to feel like the biggest creatures in the Solar System. However, our egos get kicked down a notch whenever we look at larger animals, such as elephants or giraffes. If you were to consider the size of planets, you would be humbled even […]
Continue readingDo You Tip Photographers? Does It Depend On The Event?
In today’s tipping-centric culture, the last thing that you want is to not tip someone who did a great job and is expecting it. That said, you don’t necessarily want or need to tip everyone who does a service for you, which leads to the natural question: “Who do I need to tip and how […]
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