Levi Sim
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Lake Oswego, OR, United States
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Past articles by Levi:
Tripods: Safety first
No matter what kind of photographer you are, a tripod can make your pictures better. → Read More
The 411 on Lens Hoods
Many lenses come with a lens hood, and right now I'll show you why you have it and why you should be using it. → Read More
Do's and don'ts to building a great portfolio
For photographers, a great portfolio shows your work at its best. If you're a professional, it'll get you hired. → Read More
How do you photograph LEDs during the holidays?
LED holiday lights are a little bit different to photograph than the old type of lighting. Here's how to photograph LEDs. → Read More
How to photograph sledding (comprehensive)
There are surprising challenges to making epic sledding pictures. Here are settings & techniques so you can get great pictures & have fun. → Read More
Portrait Tips: Make a Thanksgiving time-lapse
A time-lapse is a fun way to record those Thanksgiving memories beyond the usual images. Using your phone to do this makes it easy. → Read More
Three reasons you need a makeup artist
A good MUA is truly an artist. Their work makes your photography better. Here are three reasons you need to work with a makeup artist. → Read More
Having fun with your camera this Halloween
Get ready to make portraits this Halloween, whether it be of your favorite trick-or-treaters or that spooky Halloween party down the street. → Read More
How to balance flash with natural light to make pleasing portraits
Using a flash to make portraits is intimidating. Making great natural light pictures and add a flash to balance the light. → Read More
"What do I like about this picture?" Photographing and finishing with purpose
The first thing you should do when you start to make a landscape photo is to ask yourself, "What do I like about this picture?" → Read More
Portrait Tips: Pretty leaves don't make a good portrait
Clients want pictures with leaves, but not pictures of the leaves. Use all your skills for great portraits no matter what the trees are doing. → Read More
Believing in magic, with Heather Larkin
Heather Larkin joins Levi Sim to discuss everything from photography to working with kids and editing workflows. → Read More
Portrait tips: Practice the three Be's
Practice these three Be's to help you get better portraits and just be a better person in general. Even beyond photography. → Read More
One light setup for car interiors
Whenever you car interiors, still life or product, using a soft backlight is a good place to start. Same concept works for each type. → Read More
16-28mm is the new black: Sigma's all-new 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens
Sigma has just announced their all-new 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN wide-angle lens, and I'm happy to introduce it to you. → Read More
Photography excuses
There's a great podcast I listen to each week, and it really helps with my creativity. It's called Writing Excuses → Read More
What do you mean you don't have a Platypod yet?!?
I’m an absolute and unapologetic apologist and fanboy of this tool. We’ve been showing you how we use Platypods for several years. I personally have at least one with me on every shoot in every environment. I use them for holding my camera, I use them for holding my lights, and I even use one […] → Read More
Three tips for powerful environmental portraits
Environmental portraits show people in their place and their habitat. The environment sets the mood and the place of the story. → Read More
Photograph what you know, know what you photograph
When you photograph what you know and know what you photograph, you make clients happy, earn their respect and produce better images. → Read More
Four steps to creating instantly interesting photographs with reflections
Reflections should be on your shortlist of images to make. Here are a few steps for making a reflection photo. → Read More