In 1949, LIFE magazine’s Gjon Mili visited Pablo Picasso in the South of France. Mili, who had experimented in light photography, showed Picasso a few of his photographs of ice skaters jumping in the dark with little lights attached to their skates. This inspired Picasso to create his own images in the air with light and led to […]
When it comes to ambient lighting, daytime photography provides great light for clear, crisp images. But, what about that off time when the sun is going down and casting shadows and darkness on your scene? Architectural and interiors photographer, Mike Kelley, goes through his process to create the perfect, beautiful image at twilight in this […]
Are you the type of landscape photographer who prefers soft, flowing long exposures? Do you use filters? Professional landscape photographer Brent Mail shoots the same scene using three different filters and compares the images. It all depends on your style and what you like, but the tips given in this video might help you figure which filters […]
There are a lot of photographers out there who will tell you that you need to use filters. Polarizing, ND, UV filters—they’re all said to have their uses, in some way improving photos, but have you ever put that theory to the test? Here, Tony Northrup not only urges photographers not to bother wasting money on […]
It’s been 38 years since Nasa’s Voyagers 1 and 2 were launched into space, beginning their mission to explore the Solar System and perhaps, one day, be found by intelligent beings in interstellar space. On board is a kind of time capsule—a Golden Record—intended to communicate the story of our world and our existence, to […]
Usually by now, the Halloween costumes are put away and all the candy is gone. Well, except for the rock hard Bazooka bubble gum, year old lollipops, and broken pieces of candy corn found at the bottom of the bag. So, what to do with leftover Halloween candy? One hobbyist photographer, reddit user jaysunh, came […]
The night sky can be so magical, and photographers who spend their time taking pictures of it not only get to experience this magic, but give viewers an in-depth look into the mystical features found only in the dark hours. Landscape and studio photographer Mike Taylor focuses on astrophotography and scenic/nature images and has spent much […]
Are you just starting out as a baby photographer? Have you been doing it for years? Either way, baby photography comes with its own set of unique hurdles, especially when photographing newborns. Besides just choosing the right lighting and pose, newborns need extra special care at all times. To make it a little easier on […]
Are you struggling to make it as a photographer and just can’t seem to get there? You’re not getting jobs, people aren’t buying the photos you put online, you say you’ve tried everything, and you don’t know what else to do. Photographer Jared Polin may help put things into perspective for you. There’s no beating around […]
No couple heading down the aisle is the same. Sure, pretty much all of them want professional looking photos taken to celebrate the big day or the engagement, but how they want those photos to look is unique to their personalities and their dynamic. Maybe the best way to capture a new bride and groom […]
