The background that you use during a studio shoot plays an important role in generating mood and interest. Photographers invest a good deal of their time and resources in choosing their background. But sometimes, the most creative of backgrounds can come from readily available resources. Photographer Gavin Hoey from Adorama shares a simple background idea […]
When starting out with photography, many beginners are obsessed with bokeh. This is especially true in portrait photography. Who doesn’t like the creamy smooth background? But, you shouldn’t always take portraits with the aperture wide open. Professional portrait photographer Miguel Quiles shares why he often shoots portraits at higher f-stops: Lenses that open up to […]
Landscape photography is one of the most popular genres of photography out there, drawing a lot of interests from beginners and enthusiasts. However, many landscape photographers are guilty of making the same mistakes time and again. Landscape photographer Tom Mackie shares some classic mistakes that landscape photographers commonly make and how you can avoid them: […]
Woodland photography can be a very difficult genre to master. The confined spaces that you have to work in, accompanied by the chaos of the scene, makes composition a challenge. You thus need to have keen eyes to be able to identify your subject and come up with a captivating image. Photographer Tristan Todd‘s following […]
Instagram has been a popular platform for photographers and videographers to showcase their work for quite some time now. However, if you’ve used the app recently, you might’ve noticed that it has undergone some significant changes and introduced new features. While such changes are inevitable in social media, creators might feel the need to optimize […]
If you’re interested in street photography, you’ll come across a lot of photographers who’ll suggest you use a lens somewhere between 24mm and 50mm. The wider field of view gives your image context and forces you to be more involved by getting close to the action. Images can also appear more natural with a perspective […]
What cameras capture isn’t always what exists in real life. Drawing different meanings out of images is one thing, but sometimes the photographer can be so skillful that they can make you see things that aren’t even there in the first place. Take, for instance, photographer Nikolay who specializes in long-exposure images. He took the […]
When working as a photographer, it is essential that you put in that extra effort to make your images, and yourself, stand out from the crowd. And no, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to spend extra on your gears, or use some extraordinary photography techniques. As photographer Sawyer Hartman demonstrates, you can use […]
If you’ve ever been to Königssee in Germany, you know why it is regarded as one of the country’s most beautiful Alpine lakes. The name literally translates to “King’s Lake”. The picturesque setting, with surrounding mountains and high forests, makes the area very popular with tourists, hikers and—of course—landscape photographers. To get an idea of […]
Social media has become a platform where people show a perfect version of their lives. Reality, of course, can be far different from what’s posted. But if you look at these snapshots from a photographer’s perspective—instead of simply judging the people—things actually get really interesting. You can analyze how people play with the angles, poses, […]
