In a world dominated by visuals, cellphone cameras, and hobby photographers, it can be tough to break into the photography industry. A bit of good trade advice, especially from a major industry player, is always welcomed. Nigel Barker, a renowned fashion photographer best recognized for his work with America’s Next Top Model, gives his top […]
Did you accidentally freeze your runner, race car, or skateboarder in suspended motion? Have no fear, multiple direction motion blur is here! Add dramatic motion and the look of more speed to all your pans or action shots. In this tutorial, Aaron Nace outlines the steps to add a two-point motion blur to your image: There […]
The importance of finding new perspectives in life applies directly to the school of photography. Another viewpoint can lead to newfound meaning and understanding. It may also lead to outstanding and original visuals. Chris Pritchard searched high—and higher again—for interesting and never-before-captured views above the city of Los Angeles. The result of his determination to show […]
The zoom hyperlapse is like a timelapse on steroids. It’s a visually engaging stop-motion timelapse technique that gives us an accelerated view of real time, with an added 3D movement effect. It differs from timelapse in that the photographs are taken of a single vantage point over a long distance, rather than a short dolly […]
The tilt-shift is an extremely versatile lens. In a neutral position the lens acts as any other, but add a tilt and the options for selective focus play are many. Jay P. Morgan guides us through a shoot at the Yanks Air Museum in Chino, California and offers a simple explanation of tilt-shift focusing: The […]
It’s not every day you witness a truck driving through rolling bacon hillsides dotted with artichoke trees. Or set against a backdrop of frosted chocolate mountains and wafer-clad roads. Through the power of photography, the delectable scenes—both literally and figuratively—are brought to life. A lot of effort goes into the making of each miniature foodscape. After […]
Some people are talented with a camera, others with pen and paper or a brush and paint. Peter Root is talented with mundane office supplies. Root’s visionary mind brings new life to the ordinary object, creating masterpieces that have awed the world. If you look closely you will see this vast cityscape is actually made […]
Acne, pimples, and blemishes begone! Follow Aaron Nace as he demonstrates this super easy and very effective way to remove acne in Photoshop: How to Remove Acne in Photoshop 1. Create a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer. 2. In the properties panel, select the Red color range in order to target the redness of the acne or […]
Have you ever wondered what melting ice cream looks like in slow motion? Probably not. The cold creamy substance is best in its frozen state, and we try so desperately to keep it that way before it turns into a soupy mess, either in our bowl or down our arms. But through the wonders of timelapse […]
It’s an old cliché. Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life. Regardless if this is a quote to live by, the boys from Lava Light Galleries seem to have it figured out. For several years, Nick Selway and CJ Kale have been passionately documenting the beautiful island they […]
