Focus is critical in any kind of photo. You may be able to recover some details in post if you miscalculate your exposure. Or crop the image to adjust your composition. But if it’s out of focus, there’s no cure. So it’s crucial for every photographer to understand how focus works. Photographer Micael Widell explains […]
Isn’t it frustrating when you participate in wildlife photography competitions but never find your name on the winners’ list? You must wonder about the parameters on which judges evaluate the submissions. In today’s insightful video, award-winning photographer and photography judge Janine Krayer shares five great wildlife photography contest tips and outlines the common mistakes that […]
German Shepherds are fantastic friends. Besides being strong, they are also very intelligent, trainable, obedient and full of energy. If you’ve ever spent time with one, you know how they can drain you out while staying quite active. Pet photographer Daniel Towns has done an excellent job of capturing this boundless energy in this image. […]
Sometimes it’s the simplest photographs that come out the best. Minimalist photographs let viewers easily understand what they’re supposed to look at, allowing them to connect with the artist’s vision. But taking a minimalist photo isn’t a simple task. It requires a mix of creativity and patience. Consider the following image by photographer Kyle Meshna: […]
Most of the time photographers opt for composites for creative purposes, but sometimes they’re a necessity. Whatever the case may be, when shooting for a composite image, it’s essential that the different scenes have consistent lighting. Photographer Robert Hall explains the process of photographing a composite using flash to easily execute the post-production process in […]
Bees are one of the hardest workers in nature, and it feels quite satisfying when you come across an image that captures their effort so well. This image, taken by photographer Sam Stephens, is a great example: Stephens shot the image with a Nikon D7200 camera and a Nikon 105mm macro lens. We’re sure he […]
Terms like 8-bit, 10-bit, and 14-bit are commonly used in camera forums. But do you understand what bit depth really is and how it affects images? Here’s a short video from ZY Productions explaining everything you need to know about bit depth: Bit depth (not to be confused with bit rate) relates to the amount […]
There are many places on earth that look like they’re straight out of fantasy books. And with long exposure photography, photographers are able to exaggerate this feeling more and create images that feel ethereal. Photographer Ross Schram von Haupt captured a photo that looks like it was taken on another planet: The image is a […]
Are you one of those photographers who complete their entire editing process within Lightroom? Or do you find yourself exporting your images from Lightroom to Photoshop before you’re happy with your edits? Lightroom is definitely worth learning; however, Photoshop is better at many tasks. This is exactly why photographer Mark Denney finds himself bouncing between […]
Fagradalsfjall in Iceland has recently been an area of attraction for many, and for good reason. A volcanic eruption began there in the last few years, which attracted thousands of tourists—especially photographers. Photographer Ryan Fitzsimons was able to capture an amazing perspective: Fitzsimons used a drone to photograph the magnificent event from this perspective. And […]
