This article is based on concepts from The Photography Action Cards if you want to dig deeper for further training. Color contrast is a relatively straightforward tool of composition to master. Once you start looking for it, you will see it almost everywhere. This is especially true in nature, which has evolved to use color […]
This article is based on concepts from the Better B&W Photography Guide which is currently on sale. There are two essential skills you must develop to become great at black and white photography. The first is learning to see—to identify—a great black and white subject. Some subjects demand to be rendered in color, and others […]
This article is based on concepts from the Better B&W Photography Guide which is currently on sale. What is the color black? It seems like that should be a relatively easy question to answer. However, it’s not – especially when it comes to black and white photography. There are infinite shades of color and tone […]
This article is based on concepts from The Photography Snap Cards if you want to dig deeper for further training. The act of capturing a fabulous photo of your pet is rewarding and well worth the effort. However, our critters often have their own agenda, which doesn’t always mean posing for pictures. In this blog […]
This article is based on concepts from the The Complete Guide to Long Exposure Photography which is currently 71% off if you want to dig deeper for further training. When I first started in Long Exposure photography, I became very frustrated. I purchased all of the right gear, and I followed the simple steps as […]
If part of your photographic self-awareness includes a little voice that wants to play without rules or retribution, well then, abstract is the photo genre for you! In the world of abstract photography the sky is limit. Your creativity isn’t bound by conventions in any way. That being said, there are three types of abstract […]
This article is based on concepts from The Advanced Photography Action Cards which are currently 71% off if you want to check them out. If you conduct a search on websites like Flickr, 500px, or Instagram using the search phrase, monochromatic color, you’ll see a confusing array of pictures that have been tagged with this […]
This article is based on concepts from The Advanced Photography Action Cards which are currently 71% off if you want to check them out. In numerous areas of study, many theories examine why the spiral shape is so darn fascinating to us. The use of spiral shapes in architecture and art dates back almost to […]
I think we can all agree that our goal is to make our photos as perfect as possible. Some of that process occurs within the camera. However, in the era of digital photography, we are given far greater tools to work with than our previous brethren had with just film. The key to perfection is […]
A mood is created in a photograph when it allows the viewer to place themselves in the moment, or it causes them to remember a moment that stirs up an emotional reaction. It’s a complicated subject, but it’s imperative for photographers to understand how to express different moods in their images. Final reminder! Only hours […]
