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As a nature photographer, the day often starts with the question: where do I begin? There are so many photographic opportunities, and it is not always easy to choose the right object at the right moment. But among all of nature’s amazing diversity, there is one species you just can’t take bad pictures of: namely, […]
Beginner photographers spend most of their time worrying about camera settings. In the process of playing with camera settings, a common mistake is changing too many variables. But as photographer Jared Polin explains in today’s video, it is better to tackle one variable at a time. Join him as he discusses the “code” behind the […]
Here is a secret weapon to add to your photography arsenal. It’s another simple tip that can take your nature photos to a whole new level! Flower photography is what got a lot of us interested in photography in the first place. Even if flower photography wasn’t part of you getting bitten by the photo […]
Light modifiers are equipment that change how light interacts with your subjects. Light modifiers can range from a simple reflector and an umbrella to a sophisticated soft box. But do light modifiers matter? Have you ever paid attention to how the different light modifiers change the look and feel of your images? How do you […]
Mirrorless cameras today have evolved so much that they almost seem ready for world domination. Seriously, it’s not just photographers these days—all major camera companies have started switching over to mirrorless technology. What is it about mirrorless cameras that everyone seems so psyched about? Do they really perform that much better? In today’s video, photographer […]
Milky way season is in full-effect so I thought I’d share a few pointers that I’ve learned about shooting and processing it. “But Steve, what the heck is milky way season?” Good question. It’s the time of year when the galactic core is visible and it runs from Feb/March til around Oct/Nov. Us southern-hemispherites are […]
Not everyone is a fan of winter. The ground gets slippery and the world becomes much more difficult. But, like with most other challenges, icy conditions are also great opportunities (and good reasons) for us to go out and take some photos. After all, it’s not every day that we come across such beautiful forms […]
You’ve just returned from the 1 hour photo shop with a pack of your prints or you’re having a look on your computer monitor and what do you see? The image that you saw on your LCD isn’t as sharp as you thought. The problem? Slight movement as you pressed the shutter. How do we […]
One great thing about working in a studio is how you can find so many things laying around that you can use in your photography. And it’s not necessary that they be specifically related to photography. For instance, as we’ll see in today’s video, even something as common as Venetian blinds can do a great […]
I would like to introduce one of the most interesting techniques in photography — “Panning”. Many might wonder and ask:” What is panning?” “Using frying pan?” Answer is no. Panning is very simple, just set shutter speed, aperture, hold your camera and pan along with moving subject (tracking motion with your camera). Guess what you […]
