The Photographer’s Blog for Creative Tutorials, Examples & Creative Growth in Photography
Discover editing workflows, creative ideas, and marketing strategies to elevate your photography. Gain mentor-style insights, trusted techniques, and real access to industry opportunities to take your photography further.
Silvergumtype is a curated photography blog for photographers at all stages — from passionate beginners to working professionals. Whether you’re exploring Lightroom tutorials & editing workflows, seeking creative photography ideas and inspiration, or looking for expert advice on growing your brand, this is the place to evolve your craft and career.
Created by award-winning photographer James Nader, this blog distills over 30 years of industry experience into practical, real-world learning. You’ll dive into everything from black and white photography tips, mastering your editing style, and applying photography software insights & eviews, to SEO and marketing strategies for photographers, content planning, and client acquisition. We help those Photographers ready to take photography seriously as both an art and a business. You’ll find actionable business advice for building a successful photography brand, plus the support and direction to access real opportunities in the industry.
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Best Street Photography Tips to Improve Your Shots Instantly
In this guide, we’ll explore practical street photography tips, essential camera settings, and creative techniques that will help you instantly improve your shots — especially in black and white. You’ll also find guidance on using presets, editing your images for maximum impact, and building your portfolio or even attending a workshop to take your skills to the next level.
Interesting Articles for Photographers
Understanding Exposure: The Exposure Triangle
Get a sense of how the settings impact your photos by experimenting with the exposure triangle.
Expert Photographer Learn Composition
To add depth to a flat photography composition, it’s important to master the art of lighting and perspective.
Five Reasons Not To Give Away RAW Files
Before commencing any project, you must manage your client’s expectations, how do we do this?
Master Beauty Retouching and Skin Retouching
Beauty retouching in Photoshop goes beyond simply smoothing skin or brightening eyes. Whys is this?
Top Photography Content
Why Most Photographers Fail in Their Career - I Didn't So Why?
Most fundamentally, stop trying to please the wrong people – yes, that old chestnut again
Becoming an assistant in photography?
Have you ever considered becoming an assistant in photography? We tell You How to be the BEST
How You Can Master Adobe Lightroom
In this article, We will guide you to become a master of Adobe Lightroom Mobile on the go,
Beginners Guide to Mastering Photography and Lighting
We show you how you can master lighting within your photography
One-Word Pitch, a Single Word Promoting Your Photography
Learn how to turn one word into your brand’s Mantra, and win new business.
My 12 Points to Help You Become a Better Photographer
Learn how to turn your passion for photography into a profitable business.
I Use leading Lines to Improve My Composition.
How to use leading lines: By transforming ordinary shots into Masterful compositions,
5 Reasons Why Photographers Shouldn’t Give Away Raw Files
Gemmy Woud-Binnendijk
How To Be The Best Photography Assistant
Shure® Microphones – Podcast Microphone MV7
Gracy FUJIFILM GFX 100S and 50S II Dedicated L-Bracket
Utilising Older Photography Pictures & Content
Cyanotypes' learn about its chemicals & Processes
Grab your camera, load your film, and join us as we embark on a quest to unravel the Cyanotypes’ mystique and learn about it’s chemicals & Process
Top 30 AI Photographers Tools for 2024 -
Unlock the future of photography with Artificial Intelligence: Transform your creative vision with the top 30 AI tools designed to enhance, innovate, Updated March 2024
The Ultimate Portrait Photographers Cheat Sheet & Tricks
It’s important to have a handy resource with techniques needed to create captivating portraits. This cheat sheet offers a comprehensive guide. Read to find out More >
How To Create a Perfect Elevator Pitch as a Photographer in 2023
What’s your key elevator pitch? To visualise this the best way, imagine you are in a lift travelling between floors, and the person next to you asks the question. How would you answer?
6 Hot Tips for Finding Your Perfect Photography Mentor
Whether you take pictures for fun on the weekends or as a serious job, a photography mentor can help you improve your skills and way of doing things.see if you need one here?
Is It Still Possible to Make Money as a PHOTOGRAPHER?
Making Money as a Photographer, It’s a tricky answer and a few years ago it was really simple. With the explosion of social media and now AI. Is it increasingly difficult to find work out there?
5 lighting tips for portraits - Portrait lighting setups for Photographers
I often use lighting for portraiture and my location fashion photography These setups will add confidence to your photography technique. You can add them to your repertoire,
Over 250 A to Z: Photography Glossary Terms.
Understand Photography
Silvergumtyp easy-to-understand photography glossary, clarifying terms like DSLR, aperture, ISO, and shutter speed for beginners. Explore our straightforward guide, ideal for learning photography basics
5 Top Tips for Projector Photography
How to Use a Projector as a light
Using a projector in a photoshoot: Ways that you can use a projector to enhance your creativity in photography using your iPhone or laptop to control the image projected onto your model.
Top 30 Photography Hashtags For Instagram in 2023
Use these top most popular photography hashtags for Instagram 2024. Copy and paste the tags by using the copy button and paste them into your Instagram post. Find the top 30 photography hashtags for 2024.
5 ways To Become The Best Photographers Assistant
Requests are from graduates or assistants who wish to assist me and then tag their CV when reaching out to me. It’s perfectly okay to ask like this, but for me, you must suggest exactly how you can help and assist the photographer in your message.
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PHOTOGRAPHERS BLOG – FASHION PHOTOGRAPHERS BLOG – WORKSHOPS LEARN ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY
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Why Silvergumtype is the Photographer’s Blog Worth Following
Silvergumtype isn’t just another photography blog — it’s a comprehensive resource for photographers who want to grow creatively and professionally. Here’s what makes it different:
Comprehensive Content for Every Photographer
From detailed Lightroom tutorials and photo editing workflows to industry insights and business advice, Silvergumtype delivers practical, hands-on content for photographers at every level.
Focus on the Creative Process
This blog goes deep into the creative photography journey, sharing behind-the-scenes moments, mindset techniques, and storytelling tips that help you elevate your personal style.
Mentoring and Career Growth
Silvergumtype offers mentoring opportunities and real-world insights for photographers who want to go pro. Learn how to find clients, price your work, and even build a six-figure photography business.
Global and Niche-Inclusive
We feature photographers and creatives from around the world, across multiple photography niches — from fashion and portrait to street and documentary styles.
Real Stories, Real Inspiration
Explore authentic photography experiences, gear reviews, and interviews with creatives who are pushing boundaries in the industry.
Community-Focused and Collaborative
Silvergumtype is a space built for connection — whether through blog comments, features, or mentoring. It’s where creative photographers share ideas, grow together, and get noticed.
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