We generally use softboxes to create soft light that beautifully wraps the subject. But, having the word soft in its name doesn’t necessarily mean that it always produces soft light. Photographer Daniel Norton from Adorama talks more about this concept and shares how you can create hard light using softbox: Generally, a softbox produces soft […]
Backlighting your subject—simply illuminating the subject from the side that’s facing away from the camera—is an interesting lighting technique. Many photographers use it to take stark portraits, but the results are equally effective when photographing nature. Backlighting adds a certain glow to the subject, making it stand out from its surroundings. The following image, shot […]
When it rains, most of us would prefer to be somewhere safe; taking the camera out becomes out of question. However, when you look at it, rainy conditions are one of the best if you’re a street photographer looking to capture a story full of emotions and mood. Besides your subject, the raindrops, the lighting, […]
When offered a choice to set up a photo shoot, you’ll most likely schedule it in the early morning or around sunset. The soft light flatters the subject and surroundings and makes your work a lot easier. But what if you need to take first look photos at high noon? As a professional, you need […]
Product photography is one of the most challenging genres of photography. You really need to be selective with lighting, highlight just the right amount of the product, and also ensure that you capture the right amount of details. And when it comes to photographing rings in particular, the challenge is even greater. The shiny and […]
Mother nature is undoubtedly an incredible designer. Her work can be incredibly complex yet overwhelmingly beautiful. Take for instance the following image of an eagle’s eye by photographer Ronny Sandro Degiacomi. Here you can see how detailed and complex the eye of the bald eagle really is. And the fun part is, you can make […]
Including patterns in the frame is a basic composition guide that everyone comes across when starting their photography journey. It’s quite a powerful tool as well. Symmetrical and even unsymmetrical patterns do a great job of adding an interesting look to the image. That’s mostly because of the fact that they’re so visually engaging. Have […]
Infrared photography offers us the ability and opportunity to explore a whole new world around us. Because infrared light lies outside of our visible spectrum, we cannot naturally perceive it. So, when we use an infrared film or specialized camera to capture an infrared image, we get to see the reality that is often very […]
Beginner photographers often use the terms “blurry” and “out of focus” interchangeably. But in reality, the two have completely different meanings and causes. Photographer Mark Wallace from Adorama explains the differences: When you focus, the lens forms a sharp image of a subject that is at a specific distance from the camera. If the camera […]
A photographer’s skill plays the biggest role in determining how good an image turns out. But having a little luck on your side can help. Take, for instance, the following image that photographer Chaibhav took from Rattlesnake Lake, Washington. Although he was out there to photograph the Milky Way, he got to capture a shot […]
