When we speak of contrast in photography, we usually mean it in terms of color or lighting. But, skillful photographers also capture and portray contrast in terms of visual appearance, behavior, or the subject’s character. Take the following image shot by photographer Max D. in San Francisco. Besides being visually appealing, the contrast between the […]
While getting started with photography, we come across a ton of resources that tell us what to do and what camera settings we should use to take better photos. But did you know that there are certain camera settings that are better off when disabled? Yes, you read that right. This is why many professional […]
When we think of taking macro photos in nature, most of us imagine photographing flowers and other vegetation, or even some insects. But that’s not what we’re talking about in today’s exciting video. Today we have photographer Colby Brown who’ll show you how you can take your macro photography to the next level by working […]
No matter what religion you follow or what culture you’re from, almost everyone can agree that there’s something divine about buildings of worship. The values they hold, the art that’s associated with them, not to mention the architecture, all come together to give a divine feeling. And when the conditions are just right, one can […]
How often do you notice that brilliantly done paintings are thought to be photographs and beautiful photographs are thought to be paintings? Well, photographer Tristan Todd took an image that looks like a painting at Chilliwack Lake in British Columbia: The image is a single exposure that Todd shot at 125mm, f/7.1, 1/125 second, and […]
When we hear the phrase depth of field, most of us instantly relate it to aperture. Yes, aperture plays an important role in controlling depth of field, but it’s not the only factor. Adorama‘s Mark Wallace explains that there are three main factors that control how much of an image is in focus: 1. Aperture The […]
Photographing abandoned homes and other spaces has a separate fan following of its own. There’s something about abandoned objects that’s so satisfying to photograph. If you think deeply about it, by photographing the spaces or objects left behind, you can reflect on its past and the emotional attachment associated with it. And while abandoned homes, […]
Wedding photographer Ryan Brenizer popularized a method wherein he was able to take very high resolution images of his clients with a very shallow depth of field. The Brenizer method involves taking and stitching multiple frames to get a result with incredible bokeh. It feels as if the image with taken with a lens with […]
Most of us, especially beginner photographers, know flash as a tool to add light. But do you know that you can use flash to capture and freeze motion as well? So, a flash is your best friend, whether you’re taking portraits where the subjects are showing off some high-energy poses, or taking product photos with […]
One of the best things about traveling is the random and interesting stuff that happens to you that makes for a good story later on. This is why they say that traveling makes you a storyteller. Photographer Hansi did happen to experience something thrilling that was worth sharing. He was hiking alone on Antelope Island […]
