It’s true that sunrise adds magic to skies and landscapes. But that doesn’t mean you can simply show up somewhere in the morning, whip out your camera, shoot a couple photos and expect all of them to be masterpieces. Even with this magical light, you need a keen eye, some technical know-how and the right […]
While reflectors in photography are mostly used outdoors, they can be equally useful in the studio. Photographer Miguel Quiles with Adorama discusses how you can enhance your portrait photography with a reflector: For demonstration purposes, Quiles uses his Sony a6500 camera paired with the 100mm f/2.8 STF lens along with a silver reflector. He has his […]
Nature is at her best in the early morning. Everything feels so fresh. john_petrucci_ took the following image during sunrise in Schwabacher Landing, WY. It shows how the effort of getting up early for landscape photography pays off: The early sunlight has added a touch of magic by selectively lighting the areas in the landscape. […]
Your lens choice affects various aspects of your images, including field of view, the details in the image, and perspective. The same idea applies to food photography. The lens you choose affects the look and feel of your food photos. If you’ve ever wondered what factors you should consider before getting a lens to use […]
In nature photography, exposure blending and focus stacking can both be challenging on their own. But what if you’re in a situation where you need to do both? It definitely sounds daunting, but the reality is far from it. In today’s informative video, landscape photographer Mike Perea dives into his easy process of photographing and […]
With its long and rich history where civilizations and empires, as well as various ethnicities and religions, all left their marks, Turkey is a country that never ceases to enchant visitors. Whether it’s an ancient oozing with history or the world’s second-oldest underground railway, Turkey offers a lot to discover. But one of its most […]
Aperture plays a key role in photography. Besides helping you decide on how bright or dark you want your photos to be, the aperture also helps you to make creative decisions. And it does so by controlling the depth of field. It is therefore pivotal that you fully understand what aperture to use and what […]
We sometimes come across certain photographs that seem simple at first, but get more and more confusing the more we look at them. The following image, taken by photographer Jean-Marc Buytaert, is a perfect example. At first, it appears to be the average photograph of the sky’s reflection on a lake—but if you look for […]
Cape Kiwanda in Oregon is well known for experiencing spectacular wave action. This makes it an ideal place to spend some time during the evening hours. The beautiful sunset along with the coastal waves will ensure that you’ll have and amazing time before you call it a day. Photographer Ryan Dyar took the following image […]
Photography today is so advanced, you can capture images that our eyes cannot see. By using techniques like focus stacking, long exposure and exposure bracketing, you can create an extraordinary image that’s both real and unreal at the same time. Take, for instance, the following image of the Dolomites shot by photographer Niko Rinaldi. He’s […]
