Perspective can make a big difference when photographing any subject, but you especially want to be observant when photographing models. Shooting at different angles can drastically affect the way your subject looks and the impact made by the photo. In this short video, photographer Jay P. Morgan shows how changing camera angles can affect the […]
Not many of us have a nice big studio with a dozens lights to take portraits with. This is why many photographers choose to shoot portraits outdoors. The sun is an excellent lighting tool, but just like any light, you have to learn how to work it. Photographer Tony Northrup has a few tips to […]
Photoshop is a magnificent tool that can help you save time and money by editing images in an efficient manner. Unfortunately, the learning curve for post-processing programs is a little steep. Que photographer Jeff Cable and his photoshopping skills. In this video, Jeff lectures on and demonstrates the top 15 tools that you need to […]
Many photographers know how to use their camera and their lights, but not all will know the ins and outs of working in a studio. There are several little things to know that will save you time and create a safe environment to work in. So whether you’re working as a studio assistant or you […]
Can’t afford those expensive studio lights for you photography setup? Why not use flashlights? That’s what a group of photographers did to create some stunning images for the social media site HeartStories. Production designer Rachael Currie came up with the idea to solely use flashlights to paint the scene, and with a long exposure and […]
The other day I talked about timing and how sometimes you just have to have the patience to wait for that perfect shot. Well today we’re talking about the opposite kind of timing. That fast-paced, split-second, hair-trigger, cat-like reflex kind of timing. The kind you need to get a shot like the one David Bengtsson […]
There are some photographers out there who don’t mind taking risks to get an amazing shot. But even they may not realize just how much at risk they are until the moment for potential danger arises. Take for example, nature photographer Graham Springer who recently came in very close contact with his subject, a 300 […]
At first glance, you might think this photo was a product of a skilled Photoshopper. However, you would be wrong. This place, called the Uyuni Salt Flats, actually covers a 4,000+ square mile space in southwest Bolivia. It is essentially a giant bed of salt. When covered in water, it appears to be a giant […]
There are some moments in life that last only a second, and occasionally such a moment is captured by someone with a camera. This moment shows a girl taking a photo of herself with her phone amongst a crowd of people at a concert. What makes this image so interesting is that everyone else in […]
A timelapse is a fun photographic technique to experiment with. Being able to watch the sun rise and set over a city skyline or see a flower bloom in just a few minutes is nothing short of amazing. But certain precautions must be taken when leaving your camera outside for long periods of time: Things […]
