As photographers, we tend to consume lots of articles and video resources to improve our work. Most of them are redundant, but when working professionals share their learning, it’s a completely different story. Their experience and learning tend to be more practical and impactful. Landscape photographer Mark Denney shares five photo tips that made the […]
Black and white photographs are usually associated with directional, harsh light. This results in high contrast images which are attractive to the eye. But what about soft light? Does it work with black and white images? Photographer Mark Wallace from Adorama tries it out in this video: Using a Hard Light Modifier Wallace starts off […]
As photographers, we should definitely be grateful that we have so many resources available to learn from. There are plentiful websites and YouTube channels dedicated to helping photographers develop their photography. But you’ve probably noticed how many of those tips are redundant and cliched. Photographer Kai Wong talks about the ten most popular photography tips […]
As a beginner photographer, you’ve probably gone through a lot of articles and videos on the web. We’ve all been there, and it can be pretty overwhelming. While there are a plethora of learning resources available, having a grasp over effective measures is important. To help you out in your photography journey, Kyle Taggart has […]
When starting a career in photography, there are a lot of obstacles and challenges. While some may demand that you have a proper education and a degree before you start being paid well, there are others who’ll obsess about what gear you’ll be using to get the job done. But is all of this really […]
When starting out in any field, it’s important that you have a thorough knowledge of what you’re diving into. Photographers Jay P. Morgan and Kenneth Merrill from The Slanted Lens believe that before moving into the world of digital photography, you should get a feel for the roots of photography by learning to shoot film: […]
Catchlights are often the key to impactful photos of people. They inject a sense of life into a portrait and immediately grab the viewer’s attention. Professional portrait photographer Miguel Quiles shares how you can create interesting catchlights to take stunning portraits: “A catchlight is a light source that causes a specular highlight in a subject’s […]
Lightroom has been an essential part of a photographer’s workflow for a long time. If you’re just starting out with Lightroom, you may get confused or even scared of all the features that this software has to offer. If that’s the case, you’ll enjoy this Lightroom masterclass that Mango Street has put together: Getting Started […]
Street photography is full of surprises. Photo opportunities can come and go in the blink of an eye. And it’s important that you’re able to tell stories with what you capture. This is where your ability to observe comes into play. Street photographer Alan Schaller narrates his journey in this short film called Streets in […]
Long exposure photography rarely fails to amaze us. Photographer Cameron Schron reminds us how long exposure can add beauty to an already amazing landscape with his image of Yosemite Valley: Schorn shot the image from Glacier Point at an altitude of 3,200 feet, which provides an intriguing perspective of the famous Yosemite Valley. The composition […]
