Photographer Jessica McGovern started out photographing dogs in 2012. With little professional experience under her belt and less education, she’s come a long way. Now she’s an award-winning pet and portrait photographer with plenty of technical and artistic tips to share. In her latest tutorial, How To Photograph Running Dogs, she spills the beans on […]
The Milky Way has long captured photographer’s hearts — and been captured itself. Shooting it, or even landing the right conditions to, is no easy feat, though. So, when photographer slash iOS developer Guillermo Gutierrez saw the opportunity to do so, he grabbed it. Or should we say, his wife did (literally)! The photographer shared […]
Wildlife photography can be, well, wild — especially if you’re photographing the king of the jungle in its domain! Lions are ferocious predators, known to hunt in pride’s, taking down small to large prey like wildebeest and buck. While a photo of a male lion and his resplendent mane can certainly be impressive, lionesses, their […]
Mountains are magical and majestic — justly, often featuring in equally fantastical sci-fi and fantasy movies and TV series. You know, like Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones. Yuriy Garnaev loves to capture them, particularly in their rawest “straight out of a movie” form. For this stunning shot of the Dolomites, he even […]
Shooting macro photography outdoors is a fantastic way to explore nature. However, lighting conditions can be very unpredictable here. Using an off-camera flash can help boost the quality of your macro images by better illuminating your subject. Particularly those that thrive in dense, dark forest undergrowth, like the fungi and flora Andrew Lanxon spent a […]
Whether you’re photographing a product or food, there’s nothing quite like a “splash” to make it more appealing. Andrew Lanxon, a skilled product and macro photographer, knows all about how to capture liquids in their best form — be it splashing or sloshing! In his Macro Ideas at Home video, he guides us through how […]
The moon is undoubtedly one of the most photographed astrological phenomena. However, most shots typically depict it as it appears in the sky — somewhat plain and hazy. Andrew McCarthy, an avid astrophotographer, wanted to do one better and create the “most ridiculous” photo of it possible. For this shot, he teamed up with Connor, […]
Ever wondered how real estate photos look so good? Carly Earl, a Guardian Australia picture editor, went behind the scenes with a pro photographer to find out. In this video she shares the various ways photographers capture stunning real estate images: Saturation Makes It Pop In this video, Carly tagged along, taking what she thought […]
When it comes to macro photography, there are few subjects as fascinating to shoot as insects. Typically, photographers opt to capture them in the studio to achieve the best results. However, shooting insects outdoors can be equally as rewarding. Seasoned wildlife photographer, Paul Miguel, has some enlightening insect photography tips to offer in his latest […]
Birds are majestic creatures, able to take flight, soaring high in the sky. One of the longest recorded non-stop bird flights was an astonishing 8,100 miles, achieved by a bar-tailed godwit (Limosa Iapponica). Photographs of birds in flight can be equally as impressive — something Simon d’Etremont, a pro wildlife photographer, knows all about! In […]
