NorthStar Blog

Photography Tips & Inspiration

Practical articles written by our instructors to help you shoot, edit and think like a photographer.

Camera settings guide by NorthStar
Fundamentals12 June 2026

Camera Settings Explained

Understand aperture, shutter speed and ISO in plain language, and learn how to choose the right settings for any situation.

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Natural light photography tips from NorthStar
Lighting25 May 2026

Natural Light Photography

Discover how to read window light, open shade and golden hour to create beautiful, natural-looking images.

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Portrait composition tips from NorthStar
Portraits8 May 2026

Portrait Composition Tips

Improve your portraits with framing, headroom, negative space and background control techniques used by professionals.

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Photo editing workflow at NorthStar
Post-Processing22 April 2026

Editing Photos Like a Professional

Build a clean, non-destructive editing workflow that respects your image and brings out its best qualities.

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