Low key photography is useful for creating dramatic, high contrast photographs. Photographer Mark Wallace from Adorama demonstrates how you can achieve a low key look using one light: Normally, during a portrait photo shoot, the key light is turned toward the model. As Wallce demonstrates, the trick to low key photography is to turn the […]
Photography isn’t just about the technical know-how. How you think and act can have a serious impact on your progress as a photographer. While gear and skill are important parts of the equation, they’re not quite enough. In this video, photographer James Popsys discusses five psychological traps that you might fall into in photography: Worrying […]
Many landscape photographers are obsessed with working in perfect conditions. But reality is challenging. Never can we expect anything, especially nature, to be in a perfect state. Photographers must improvise and work in whatever conditions Mother Nature presents. Take the following image by photographer Jerad Armijo, for instance. The thick fog in the marshlands of […]
Architecture photography involves taking images of buildings and cityscapes from the outside as well as the inside. While this genre of photography may require specialized equipment in some cases, the basic principles are the same. COOPH shares seven effective tips to perfect your architecture photography: 1. Compose with Solid Lines The trick is to look […]
It’s easy to get carried away when editing your landscape photos. A little tweak here, some adjustment there, and before you know it, you’ll have over-edited your photos. The signs that you’re over-editing landscape photos aren’t always easy to see. But it’s helpful to know what to look out for. In this Lightroom tutorial, landscape […]
Photographing a newborn captures fleeting little details. Everything is so tiny and cute for such a short period of time. This is exactly what has opened up business opportunities to photographers. Professional newborn photographer Elli Cassidy guides you through the preparation and skills for getting started with newborn photography: As with most photography sessions, newborn […]
What camera should I buy? Which is the best camera? These are the sorts of questions that are frequently asked by budding photographers. Even seasoned photographers are occasionally tempted to upgrade their cameras with the hope that it’ll help them take better images. But does gear really matter that much? Photographer Pye Jirsa shares his […]
There are certain terms in photography that get pronounced incorrectly. Not that the pronunciation matters much, but it’s always good to get the basics right. Gerald Undone discusses some of the camera terms that you might be saying wrong: RAW or Raw? While this isn’t something that is mispronounced, many do not realize that you […]
Food photography is still life photography. You have full control over where you place the elements and how you take the photos. And this is what determines the success or failure of an image. Photographer Joanie Simon from The Bite Shot discusses how you can apply effective composition techniques in food photography: Visual Weight Visual […]
Event photography involves a lot of interaction with guests and participants. While making sure to get good images of the people at the event, it is equally essential that you capture the ambiance. Professional photographer Jessica Sterling shares nine quick tips to help you shoot professional event photos: 1. Smile Like You Mean It When […]
