Backdrops play an important role in studio photography. They complement the subject. Backdrops also help you in developing a signature style. But canvas backdrops can be expensive. Photographers David J. Fulde and Giancarli Pawelec from The Creative Contrast have a DIY solution: What You’ll Need Here are some supplies that Fulde and Pawelec got from […]
Digital photography is dominant these days, but film isn’t dead. Many photographers still choose to shoot film either for the nostalgia or their pure love for the media. If you plan to shoot analog instead of digital, the changes in workflow and process can be a bit confusing. Photographer Kyle McDougall talks about three things that […]
You don’t always have to hike for hours in order to take breathtaking landscape photos. Beautiful landscapes can be found within the vicinity of a city as well. Photographer Collin Towes, a local of Calgary, captured the following amazing image of Weaselhead Flats, which gives a true experience of nature in the city: A beautiful […]
There are phrases that are used too often in photography. “Gear doesn’t matter.” “The best camera is the one you have with you.” But are there sayings true? Well, have a look at this photo taken with an iPhone by BizCaus: “Went on my very first safari in Kenya with the family last week and […]
Crested Butte in Colorado is a popular destination for skiing, mountain biking, and various other adventure activities. As beautiful as the small town looks during the day, photographer Connor captured this bewildering image of the area at night: Connor took the image with his Nikon D750 at f/4, ISO 2000, and 15 seconds. While it […]
If your friends and families know about your interest in photography, you must’ve been gifted a lens mug at some point. The first few may interest you, but if you keep on getting them, you quickly lose interest. Film maker Dave Knop understands the problem—and has a solution for it. Watch the video to see […]
We’ve become too used to seeing vibrant images of the amazing aurora borealis. The colorful shows that the northern lights put on are simply breathtaking. Who would’ve thought that an image of a phenomenon that is best known for its colors could look equally good with the colors almost stripped away? That’s the case with […]
Most commonly, photographs are shot from eye level. This perspective helps the viewer connect with the subject. If you want to make the image less traditional and add some interest in the process, however, shooting from a lower angle is a good option. But how low is low? Photographer Jay P. Morgan demonstrates how you […]
If you’ve paid attention to the lighting used for the TV series Game of Thrones, you’ve probably noticed light beams coming into a room with a combination of cool and warm tones. The makers achieve this look by using large light sources but you can get similar looking images using a workaround. Photographers Tony & […]
Photographers have been dodging and burning since the age of film photography. When using this technique, you brighten certain highlights and darken certain shadows. This effectively adds depth and dimension to the image. Photoshop expert Aaron Nace from Phlearn guides you through this technique by using curves adjustment layers: While you could use the dodge […]
