Annie Tao
Professional Photographer
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Co-authored Articles (9)
The Best Compliments to Leave on a Photographer’s Instagram
Show a photographer you love their pics with these thoughtful compliments A beautiful sunset. A happy newlywed couple. An incredible scenic landscape. No matter what the photographer just posted on Instagram, giving the...
How to Frame and Pose for a Mirror Selfie
Choosing a backdrop, holding your phone, and using your front camera to snap the perfect pic A mirror selfie is the perfect way to flaunt an outfit, flex your good-hair day, or just give your friends and followers a quic...
How to
Blur a Face in a Photo
Social media is more invasive than ever with tagging and linking personal information with pictures. In some situations, like with young kids, you might not want these pictures to be available online. It’s a good thing...
How to
Understand Camera Exposure
To be able to do any of the things that you wanted to do when you bought your digital camera, you need to understand exposure. While you are able to take some decent pictures right out of the box, once you have an unders...
How to
Clean Old Photos
Old photos can be wonderful mementos of the past. However, old photos may also gather dirt and develop stains. Luckily, with the right supplies, you can easily clean and restore old photos. It's important to make digital...
How to
Make Photos Grainy
Grainy photos are popular and timeless! This style of photo editing is often used by celebrities to make their images look like they were taken on a film camera. To quickly add grain to your photos, add a film-like filte...
15+ Effective Tips For the Perfect Selfie
The best poses and tricks to take good selfies You're the world's expert on your own face, and the selfie is great opportunity to apply your knowledge. Texting and posting selfies is a fun way to let your friends and fam...
How to
Photograph Clothing Laying Flat
If you spend much time reading fashion magazines or browsing Instagram, you've likely seen outfit inspiration photos where the garments are laid out on a flat surface. This styling trick, known as flat lay photography, i...
How to
Take Better Instagram Photos
Instagram is known for its powerful photo-sharing capabilities, complete with powerful editing tools and a long list of stylish filters. If you’re already sold on the app but wish your pictures looked a little more pol...
