Older images have a distinct look. Colors appear warm and the image lacks true blacks, creating a slightly washed out look. This dated look is vastly popular even today and that’s why photo sharing platforms such as Instagram have built-in vintage filters. While many presets are readily available, why not learn how to do it […]
Photographers are obsessed with light. The type of lighting that is available determines the mood and look of their photographs. While studio photographers have the flexibility of modifying light according to their needs, landscape photographers don’t have that luxury. Landscape photographers tend to be patient with light and wait for the right light before taking […]
Timelapse photography lets us speed through time. And as with any other cinematic content, if you’re able to add in some camera movement, the results look even better. Don’t worry if you’re on a budget. COOPH shows you how to make a DIY timelapse rig for smartphones using inexpensive household items: DIY Timelapse Rig Supplies […]
Using cheap gear for a photo shoot doesn’t mean you’ll end up with cheap quality images. You may have some limitations but the end result depends on your skill and how you make use of the tools at your disposal. Photographer Francisco Joel Hernandez demonstrates how you can take great images on a budget using […]
Mastering light means enabling yourself to get fantastic images by making conscious changes to your lighting setup and camera settings. By understanding light, you can extract amazing results to make yourself stand out from the rest. Photographer David Bergman from Adoroma demonstrates how you can add a punch to your regular portraits by using on-axis […]
There are some days when you can’t go outside to shoot. Or maybe you just want to limit yourself to the confinement of your house and challenge your own creativity. Photographer Lee Morris from Fstoppers takes up the indoor photography challenge by taking photographs of a toy car and making it look real: Preparation Morris […]
Some images make you question reality. The landscape, the weather, and the photographer’s vision and skill can sometimes work so well that the resulting image seems to be out of this world. Alexandra captured this photo at Morant’s Curve in Alberta, Canada: Besides the beautiful location, what immediately stands out is the color tone that the […]
The good thing about technologies is that they keep on changing for the better. Just a few decades ago, photographers debated whether going digital would really be necessary. Today, mirrorless camera manufacturers are claiming that mirrorless is the future of DSLRs. But do mirrorless cameras really offer such substantial benefits, and do they really have […]
Smartphones have dramatically increased the reach of photography. With every new generation of smartphone, the cameras get better and better. And you know what they say. The best camera is the one that is with you. Today, almost everyone has a smartphone and, by extension, a camera. Photographer Jay P. Morgan takes you through some […]
You’ve probably come across a lot of articles and books that discuss photography as an art or technical exercise. In this video, photographer Sean Tucker associates photography with life and tells us how he considers photography to be a spiritual practice: “Recently, a lesson I was learning about capturing light also held some timely truths for […]
