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Beginner photographers may use flash simply as a tool to add and control lighting in a scene. Many aren’t aware of the fact that you can also control the amount of motion in the image with the help of a flash. Whether you’re looking to perfectly freeze the motion or you want to retain some […]
Most of us are not professional photographers, but that doesn’t stop us from going out and taking photos. Yet when something is just a hobby, and not earning you money, it can be hard to find the time. So how do we go about it? Photographer Ted Forbes talks about this challenge, and shares other […]
Landscape photography is a favorite genre amongst many photographers, including me. And if composed and executed properly, it can give astounding results. In fact there are so many top photographers who have contributed so much to the genre of landscape photography that it has now grown to have a life of its own. Leaving aside […]
What makes fine art portrait photography different from regular portrait photography is that the former has more artistic value. And for a portrait to be considered more valuable, there are some very important factors that you can’t ignore. As photographer Jiggie Alejandrino outlines in this video, the most important ones are the type of background, […]
We’ve all sat, staring out of our window and cursing at the rain poring down or the flat, grey sky that just happened to cloud over on few hours we’ve managed to set aside in our busy schedule to head out and shoot some photos. But all is not lost for the opportunistic and well […]
Who doesn’t love photographing flowers? With a little extra planning and effort, you can create even more attractive images of flowers inside a studio. Photographer Ed Verosky teaches you three flower photography looks that you can create with simple lighting and post-processing: Look #1: Complementary Background Get yourself some sheets of arts and craft paper […]
Unlike other photography genres like portrait, fashion, wedding, or product, street photography requires you to be present out in the field and wait for the moment. Think of it like shooting wildlife or sports. You never know what’s going to happen. And you can’t spare a second to get distracted. Street photography requires you to […]
I know, as a photographer, that there are countless misconceptions that non-photographers (and in some cases, even photographers!) don’t quite seem to grasp. From the hundreds I could name, I have narrowed the list to five of the most exasperating misconceptions about photography: 1. Photography is easy Nothing frustrates me more than when people claim […]
Black and white photography is not just about pulling the saturation slider to zero. There’s so much more that goes into the process. Photographs that have the right level of highlights, shadows, and subject interest are the best candidates for black and white photography. And what better genre than street photography that ticks these criteria? […]
This article is based on concepts from The Advanced Photography Action Cards which are currently 71% off if you want to check them out. Creative burnout happens to everyone. If you’re feeling like your photo efforts are getting repetitive, I invite you to strap on your creativity cap and climb onto the playground of mixed […]
