One of the greatest hurdles any street photographer has to overcome is learning how to approach strangers. In fact, the prospect of talking to new people can be so overwhelming that some photographers avoid it at all costs. While it’s natural to feel anxious approaching someone that you don’t know, gaining the confidence to do […]
Digital photographers often encounter both RAW and DNG files. Most can attest that there are a lot of similarities between the two formats. In fact, some image makers use the terms interchangeably. As a result, many professionals don’t realize the subtle but significant differences between RAW and DNG files. However, photographer Tony Northrup‘s willingness to compare […]
Solid color backgrounds work well for portraits, as they separate subjects from their surroundings. Depending on the lights and gels in play, they can be incredibly versatile. But they’re far from perfect, primarily because they have a tendency to be plain and flat. However, a little bit of creativity can take a person a long way […]
It’s easy to take auto-focus for granted. Frankly, it’s a bit difficult to imagine how photographers of the past were able to get by without it. But as often as we take advantage of our cameras’ auto-focusing features, the majority of photographers lack an understanding of how, exactly, the technology works: As photographer David Flores from […]
Washington based landscape photographer Ross Schram von Haupt lucked out when he caught a passing glimpse of this vista illuminated by the soft light of the rising sun. Surrounded by rows and rows of towering pines, the prominent peak of Oregon’s Mt. Hood radiates vibrant shades of pink and purple: Taken from the volcanic peak of […]
It’s easy to romanticize black and white photography. After all, it often has a clean, classical, and dramatic look that people are naturally drawn to. But getting a great black and white is deceptively difficult and requires the photographer to think about the world a little differently, as photographer Aaron Nace demonstrates: Put simply, color plays a […]
Learning how to photograph a single individual might be a simple undertaking. However, when two or more models are in play, the task can become exponentially more challenging. Luckily, wedding photographers Sara Byrne and Phil Chester know a thing or two about how to pose couples: The following are just a few of the pair’s fool-proof tricks […]
Photography is tricky. As easy as it seems to just snap the shutter, there’s a lot more that goes into the photo as a form of art. So, beginners are often surprised to find they struggle when they first pick up a camera. In the following conversation, Tony and Chelsea Northrup discuss ten points where many […]
Capturing day to day life in a compelling way is often easier said than done. Our ordinary lives don’t usually feel all that extraordinary, and getting interesting photographs with run-of-the-mill subjects can become a creative challenge. Luckily, a little bit of ingenuity can go a long way for a well versed photographer. Shamsan Anders, in cooperation […]
As much as it has become a necessity for industry professionals, there’s no arguing against the fact that Adobe Photoshop can prove to be a fickle beast. As any experienced photographer will attest, understanding the ins and outs of the program is no easy undertaking. In particular, it can be difficult to understand the subtleties […]
