Most of the food photographs that we see are based on the flat lay concept. This essentially means the food items are laid flat on a surface to photograph them. It’s a tried and true method that works well in the marketplace. But what if you could add a touch of magic to food photography […]
Photography can be quite overwhelming for a beginner. And as if taking good photos is not challenging enough, there’s another thing you’ve got to learn – editing. Many photographers start off with Lightroom to learn how to edit their photos and it can get pretty confusing. Naturally, many beginners end up making a lot of […]
When businesses are conceived, nobody can guarantee their success. That’s equally true even when presidents are involved. We’re talking about the Presidents Park in Williamsburg, Virginia that closed down in 2010 when the recession hit. When a new business was given the approval to start in the park’s location, Howard Hankins rescued the 43 enormous […]
It’s quite natural that we use one of our eyes dominantly, relying on it more often than the other. In the context of photography, this is why we use either the left or the right eye when using the viewfinder. And you might have noticed, we usually close the other eye. Even though it’s such […]
Photographs play a pivotal role in marketing. And with the advent of online selling platforms, photography holds an even more important stature. You need good photos of products to sell them online. For photographers, it’s yet another business avenue to explore. Real estate photography is in a way quite similar. But, in this case, an […]
Composition determines how you lay a picture out and how you place objects within the scene to get the most aesthetically pleasing results. It’s perhaps the most important aspect of photography. How you compose your images determines how meaningful they are. Your gear, lighting, editing, and everything else becomes secondary. In this insightful video, photographer […]
It’s probably that by now you’ve come across the statement, “light is key for photography,” many times already. That’s because it’s a very true statement. Without light, there would be no photography. So, how do you go about taking photos when the light is low? Well, this can be a real challenge. When shooting in […]
If you’re into astrophotography, stargazing on La Palma island can be one of the finest astronomical experiences possible. The small volcanic island has a pretty impressive dark sky that presents a pristine view of the outer world. Interestingly, there’s a pretty restrictive lighting policy there to maintain a dark sky. But if you want an […]
With most of us growing up in the world of digital photography, film photography has become something of a novelty or challenge to try out. It sounds and feels fun to do. If you too want to try your luck with film photography, Willem Verbeeck has a video just for you. Since we are not […]
Taking portraits with a model or of somebody you know is nowhere as challenging as photographing strangers in public. You get very limited time to work, and you don’t always get to apply all the composition techniques and color theories that you might’ve studied. You need to be quick and precise. This makes it very […]
