Some say the secret to success in photography is finding your niche. Whereas genres cover landscapes, portraits, street photography, sports, etc., niches cover things like WWII veterans in modern day society, Arkansas state parks during the fall season, and still-lifes of objects that look like smiley faces. Many niches may seem obscure, but all have […]
Although sunny days are great for getting out of the house and enjoying the outdoors, they’re not always the best days for shooting. The high contrast can ruin potentially good shots. However, shooting in the sun can get you some great images if you know how to deal with it. In this video, photographer Joe […]
Portraiture is perhaps the biggest field in photography. Portraits are taken for newspapers, books, magazines, business profiles, family albums, art, etc. And being a photographer, it’s not hard to get pulled into this field sooner or later in your career, whether for a short or long period of time. Portraiture is also a challenging field […]
Ever wonder what goes through the mind of a successful art photographer? Well, wonder no more. Marc Silber is here to interview award-winning photographer Bob Holmes about how he creates his amazing images and the process he uses in his everyday photography. Silber and Holmes take a walk through the Hess Winery in Napa, California, while […]
When starting out using strobes, you might think it’s pointless to use them outside on a sunny day. However, there are many situations that call for more than just sunlight and/or reflectors. Outdoor strobes can help you balance your exposure between your background and the side of your subject that lies in shadow. Strobes will […]
Taking portraits of any person can make you nervous, but taking photos of a celebrity? Now that’s nerve-wracking. Celebrities often have little time to spare. So when you’re asked to photograph them, you have to make it quick and easy, yet at the same time be able to reach a comfort level with them that […]
Learning to shoot portraits proficiently and efficiently with natural light involves knowledge, skills, gear and techniques that all developing portrait photographers should acquire. Skilled use of natural light can often far exceed the results captured with the aid of flashes or strobes. But it is most important to understand all the possibilities of natural light […]
Who says you can’t drive and take photos at the same time? These two clever photographers came up with the idea of setting a camera up on a tripod in the back of their Mini Cooper to capture an image of them cruising downtown at night. Of course, you don’t need a Mini to try […]
Umbrellas are great lighting tools for beginners and pros alike. They’re not too hard to figure out, and they give you great light coverage that you didn’t have before. A more advanced technique with umbrellas is using them to imitate natural light. In this tutorial, Jay P Morgan shows you how to use umbrellas to […]
Infrared photography has been increasing in popularity lately as photographers continue to push the limits of their digital cameras. Of course, infrared photography is nothing new, but it is easier and more manipulative than ever. There is true IR, and then there is color IR which is what photographer Bruce W. Berry Jr. decided to […]
