Light trail photography is a breathtakingly beautiful, yet simple concept. It involves capturing the motion of light across a frame using slow shutter speeds. In a recent video tutorial from JP Photography, he showcased the magic of light trail photography using nighttime traffic. This post will summarize the essential takeaways for those looking to recreate […]
Last chance! Only hours left for the Fireworks Photography eBook at 55% Off The 4th of July celebrations are an explosion of patriotism, culminating in spectacular fireworks displays. Capturing these awe-inspiring moments requires some skill and preparation, but with the right approach, you can immortalize the pyrotechnic artistry. This article will guide you through planning, […]
When framing is done right, audiences look right at the subject in a powerful way. A good photographer can look for natural framing devices, such as trees or doorways, to enhance their shots. The following image, taken by photographer Jeffery Jung, is a great example of a well-executed shot using this technique: Jung shot the […]
Before the mystery behind the Sailing Rocks in Death Valley was deciphered, it was a peculiar and very interesting phenomenon that bewildered the world. And even after the reason was discovered in 2014, the Sailing Rocks still make for one spectacular occurrence. Is it some supernatural power that’s pushing the rocks? Or, is this some […]
In astrophotography, it is common to work with wide apertures. This lets the camera draw in more light in less time. However, doing so also reduces the depth of field drastically. The foreground elements thus appear out of focus. This is why astrophotographers need to focus stack quite a lot. In today’s video, astrophotographer Alyn […]
Darlene Hildebrandt, a seasoned photographer, and Digital Photo Mentor, recently released a video tutorial on enhancing night photography using Luminar Neo. If you’ve dabbled in night photography and felt that your images lack a little punch, her tutorial will prove invaluable: The Two Essential Tools: Hildebrandt’s method involves two primary tools in Luminar Neo – […]
Architecture is very representative of how complex and rich a civilization was during a certain period in history. The Sun and Moon pagodas that stand tall and proud by the side of the Fir Lake in Guilin in China indeed seem to have a lot to show off. Besides being architectural marvels, they also combine […]
In its simplest sense, street photography is about photographing people going about their daily lives. This kind of street photography often captures people in their “purest behavior”. There’s no posing or styling going on, and you as a photographer can’t make any adjustments to the shooting environment. Have a look at the following image by […]
Beautiful weather makes for a good photo. That’s true, but, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t take good photos during unfavorable conditions. In fact, so-called bad weather can be a new window of opportunity to take interesting photos. Take the following photograph for instance. It was taken by photographer Michael Sidofsky in Toronto during […]
This article is based on concepts from Collier’s Guide to Night Photography. Our readers can currently get a discount by using the promo code picturecorrect at checkout. When photographing at night, the moon will often be your primary source of light. It is therefore very important to know how your photos will appear under different […]
