On a recent trip to Brazil, photojournalist Lee Thompson of The Flash Pack took a break from covering the upcoming World Cup to take an epic self portrait at the top of Rio’s famous Christ the Redeemer statue: The statue has been under repair after lightning damaged it in January, and Thompson somehow managed to […]
As evidenced by the recent shows Mother Nature has put on, ’tis the season for violent weather in the Tornado Alley states. Several huge supercells like the one below—seen in Wyoming—have already been spotted and photographed by storm chasers this month: If the photo alone is not awe-inspiring enough for you, you can also check […]
Benn Jordan, a motion picture composer and recording artist, has been working diligently on a timelapse film featuring Chicago landscapes for his upcoming album. But an unpleasant run-in with security guards in South Chicago on Tuesday destroyed much of his progress. Check out the photographer’s footage of the altercation: “What could I possibly be doing […]
With April Fools’ Day nearing, you’re running out of time to think of fresh ways to trick your friends and neighbors. If you’re looking for a cheap–and amusing–way to fool passersby with your smartphone camera this year, check out this simple photo prank: For the disappearing friend prank, Magic of Rahat used a basic camera […]
Photographing people requires tremendous attention to detail. Not only do you need to get your camera settings right, but you need to work effectively with your subject at the same time. This eBook was designed to help readers gain confidence and avoid common pitfalls in portrait photography. Found here: 30 Tips & Techniques for Portrait […]
Scott Markewitz wasn’t always behind the camera. In his younger days, he was a pro mogul skier who saw photography from the other side of the lens. Often a ski model in movies and still frames, he became curious about photography. He was eventually inspired to buy a camera of his own, which launched his […]
There’s so much more to running a successful photography business than taking amazing photos. Reaching out to clients, maintaining a website, and staying relevant are just a few of the tasks that professional photographers can’t ignore. If your goal is to grow your business this year, the essentials highlighted in this infographic are sure to […]
If you’ve ever tried to use a flash while still making use of practical light sources (e.g. lamps, sunlight, etc.), you probably know how frustrating it can be to get the exposure just right. Unless you know how to adjust your camera settings and your strobes systematically, it can feel like a lot of guess […]
Soccer fans are notorious for their strong rivalries, offering loyalty to favorite teams and passionate disapproval to others. And they often show their preferences in shocking ways. When Gabby Agbonlahor of the Aston Villa Football Club in Birmingham, England took a dramatic fall over the railing at a match on January 18, one fan of the […]
Sam Tellman of the Lytro camera company thinks light field camera technology will be pervasive in a matter of five to eight years. Just what is light field photography? He explains in this presentation: What is light field photography? Light field photography allows for post-capture focus change and perspective shift with just one click of the […]
