Photography Theory

Master the fundamentals of photography and improve as a photographer. Take better photos by learning about exposure, composition, lighting, and more.

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  1. How to Add Wavy Distortion and Particle Effects Animation to Video

    How to Add Wavy Distortion and Particle Effects Animation to Video

    Tutorial Beginner

    Particle effects look good and used correctly, can add great value to your video. Here's why you should think about using them, and how to go about it.

  2. How (And Why) to Create Engaging Gaming Videos

    How (And Why) to Create Engaging Gaming Videos

    Tutorial Beginner

    Gaming videos can really vary, and that’s part of their appeal and fun. We'll look at why you might want to create gaming videos and how you can build a...

  3. How to Create Your Own Photo Campaign (International Women’s Day Celebration)

    How to Create Your Own Photo Campaign (International Women’s Day Celebration)

    Tutorial Beginner

    Celebrate women everywhere, and push for equality with International Women's Day's #BalanceforBetter Campaign.

  4. Look at This Portrait of Frederick Douglass and His Grandson From 1894

    Look at This Portrait of Frederick Douglass and His Grandson From 1894

    Tutorial Beginner

    Take a closer look at a photo from 1894 showing Frederick Douglass and his grandson, Joseph Douglass, from the National Museum of African American History...

  5. How to Make a Historical Then-and-Now Picture and Animated GIF

    How to Make a Historical Then-and-Now Picture and Animated GIF

    Tutorial Beginner

    Then and now pictures are not only fun to look at to see how an area has changed, they’re also a great way to connect to, and better understand, our history....

  6. MS Mae Jemison in Spacelab-Japan: a Work Portrait

    MS Mae Jemison in Spacelab-Japan: a Work Portrait

    Tutorial Beginner

    In 1992, Mission Specialist Mae Jemison flew into space aboard the Endeavour, becoming the first African-American woman in space: here's a great picture of her.

  7. How to Create a Community Photo Project Using PhotoVoice

    How to Create a Community Photo Project Using PhotoVoice

    Tutorial Advanced

    How to inspire a group of strangers to make a collaborative artwork using photography and, maybe, change the world. Learn how to think about your role as a...

  8. 5 Amazing Assets to Promote Your Photography Business

    5 Amazing Assets to Promote Your Photography Business

    Tutorial Beginner

    You have your photography business sorted, but where do you start with marketing it? Here are our 5 Amazing Assets for Promoting Your Photography Business to...

  9. Hotshots: Behind Dorothea Lange's Dustbowl

    Hotshots: Behind Dorothea Lange's Dustbowl

    Tutorial Beginner

    Let's go west with Dorothea Lange's crucial depictions of a region in crisis during the 1930's.

  10. Hotshots: Warm Mosque Light

    Hotshots: Warm Mosque Light

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this series, we present a look-book of authentic photographs collected by the writers and editors here at Envato Tuts+. We hope these pictures inspire...

  11. Pick Up Some Free Assets for Your Next Video Project

    Pick Up Some Free Assets for Your Next Video Project

    Tutorial Beginner

    Video is coming soon to Envato Elements, and to give you a taste of what's to come, we're giving away some free video files to use on your next project.

  12. 9 Conversation Starters for Photographers on International Women's Day

    9 Conversation Starters for Photographers on International Women's Day

    Tutorial Beginner

    Helpful questions photographers can use to talk about International Women's Day and gender equity at work, school, home, and out in the world.