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Some people have a natural eye for composition. But others spend a lot of time and effort to get things right. It takes time, but it’s possible to learn how to create a composition that wows everyone. In that process, you will make mistakes, but it’s important to realize that mistakes are the pillars to […]
When you use flash, your shutter speed gets limited at around 1/200 or 1/250 second. Because of this, you often end up with blurry images when taking action photos with flash and ambient light. So how do you go about using flash when photographing fast-moving subjects? Photographer Gavin Hoey from Adorama walks you through the […]
Softboxes and reflectors are the most common types of light modifiers that photographers use. While a softbox is a directional light source, reflectors are used to instead bounce light. Both of these light modifiers thus have unique traits of their own. In today’s video, photographer Daniel Norton from Adorama compares these light sources when used […]
Moving into the structural elements of light enhances photographic skill. Light quality is infinite and changes all the time, yet once appreciated and acknowledged, its variables are intriguing. Photographers have the unique opportunity to control light and as a result, share stories, original concepts and unique ideas. This is done not only by considering camera […]
Access to photography is quite convenient these days. Thanks to smartphones and social media, almost everyone around us actively takes photos nowadays. As a photographer, it’s thus very essential that you’re able to differentiate your work from that of others – the general population. Just pointing your camera at the subject and taking photos won’t […]
It’s a common misconception that it doesn’t take much to snap a photo of a landscape; all you have to do is find a pretty view and press the shutter button. But this couldn’t be further from the truth! Landscape photography requires finesse, timing, and great composition. The best landscape shots are often planned ahead […]
The concept of using motivated light has to do with including a light source in the scene as part of the story, but also does the job of illuminating the subject. It’s a concept that’s more commonly associated with cinematography. However, you can still apply the same principle to photography and end up with excellent […]
Here are several tips to help you capture the best images in dark indoor settings. 1. Camera Stability. You will be taking long exposures, and any camera motion could impact the quality of the image. Try to utilize a monopod or stabilize the camera on the back of a seat. Do not hold the camera […]
You cannot call yourself a good photographer just because you’re technically good. Especially when you’re photographing people, settings and know-how alone do not create good photos. You must be able to direct your subjects, models or not, so that they look best in front of the lens. However, this is easier said than done. If […]
This new in-depth course walks photographers through three private workshops, each of which is designed to teach how to capture professional enchanting portraits with simple props. The whole process from preparation to photo editing. The instructors are having a birthday sale today in case you want to check it out. Deal ending soon: Fairytale Portraits […]
