The photography world can be inspiring at times, especially when you come across a story like Jaleel King‘s. As an 8-year-old boy, King was shot in his back by a neighbor, a traumatic experience that would put him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Not slowed down by his injuries, King has persevered to […]
The release of the iPhone 5 has the tech world in a tizzy and iPhoneography enthusiasts lining up to get their paws on the latest Apple device. The whirlwind of excitement has many photographers debating the quality of the phone’s tiny camera, some citing that the iPhone 5 is a great novelty act but no comparison […]
Photobombing has become somewhat of an art form where an individual drops into a photo at the last second. I think this one is the best one I have ever seen, though. It was reportedly snapped in the Cayman Islands. A stingray decided to join this group photo resulting in a priceless photobomb: Perhaps Imgur […]
The inherent risks of bringing a helicopter into a ski resort for a photo shoot are considerably dangerous considering how easily an avalanche can be triggered. But, when Chase Jarvis was assigned a job which required him to shoot on location in Aspen, Colorado, the photographer came up with a very clever workaround to the situation: a drone helicopter. […]
Corporate employees are generally busy people and don’t have much time to dedicate to getting their portraits taken. Because of this, many corporate photo shoots happen on location as a means of convenience. As a photographer undertaking the task of corporate portraits, there a few things you should know to save the talent time and keep […]
As any local can tell you, the natural beauty present throughout the Pacific Northwest is a sight to see. John Eklund, an Oregon native, is fortunate enough to have the Pacific Northwest as his backyard, and he’s decided to share his good fortune with the rest of us by way of his latest timelapse, Purely Pacific […]
Using grids to accent and smooth out imperfections on a model’s face is something professional photographers have been doing for quite some time. With a little instruction and practice, the technique isn’t all that hard to do and the results can save you a fair amount of time in editing. Take a look at the […]
Photography has a way of helping people in all sorts of ways. For example, aerial photography comes to the rescue of those who find the idea of flying through the sky, thousands of feet above ground to be a rather terrifying idea. It gives grounded folks a different perspective of things, plus it looks really […]
Working with fog machines can add an interesting element to your photography; however, getting the smoke to cooperate with you isn’t always an easy chore. If it’s warm outside, the smoke tends to rise and dissipate quickly. Jay P. Morgan has made a helpful video tutorial on how to control the smoke and keep it low on the […]
Generally speaking, it’s easier to learn new things if we have something familiar that we can compare it to. We essentially use what we know as fact to create a bridge of sorts to the unknown, making the learning process naturally flow. This is exactly the approach Mike Browne decided to take when creating a […]
