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Because I lead workshops, I am often asked if a point and shoot or entry level digital camera is okay. Well, the simple answer is absolutely yes. Here is a little story to illustrate my point. Let’s say that two photographers wake up early one morning for a full day of shooting. They both want […]
Golden hour has a special place in photography. If you shoot landscapes, portraits or even weddings, you all know how magical that golden touch of light really is. But seldom do we hear street photographers talking about the value of street photography during golden hours. In this video, photographer Frederik Trovatten goes out in the morning […]
Many photographers run for cover when the outside air temperature dips five or ten degrees below the freezing point, fearing their equipment may malfunction, or worse, their fingers and toes will fall victim to Jack Frost’s wiles. Although these concerns may hold some truth, the reality is that with adequate and thoughtful preparation, the snow-shy […]
Whenever we stumble across a beautiful scene, it’s temtoing to keep moving around and finding unique angles. After all, it’s a good idea to change your perspective and find different compositions. But landscape photographer Nigel Danson wants to challenge that perception. The idea is to stick your camera on a tripod—and not move it. Let’s […]
At some point in your life, you’ve probably seen an amazing photograph featuring smoke. The smoke might be flawlessly lit against a solid background or feature breathtaking colors, leaving you wondering just how on earth you could possibly duplicate it. While photographing smoke can be difficult due to its unpredictable nature, thankfully, it doesn’t take a […]
Recently an intern joined me and drove me up the wall with questions about manual settings for photography. Questions like ”What zoom range should I adjust my lens to shoot a portrait and a group photo. Isn’t shutter speed useless?” drove me absolutely nuts! Before I shunned him away, I realized that there are no […]
Using a flash can quickly become necessary for taking macro photos. Since you’ll be working with a narrow aperture and relatively fast shutter speed, finding a bright exposure can be tricky. Using a flash is the ultimate solution—but their harsh nature can easily spoil the image. This is why using diffused light becomes so important. […]
Now that photographers can get the early access version of Luminar Neo, we’ve been getting a better look at some of the new tools in it’s arsenal. Today we are focusing on the interesting new Relight AI feature and how it can bring to life to poorly lit or exposed photos. A typical problem that […]
People have contrasting views on snowy days. But when it comes to photography, snowy landscapes are hands-down beautiful. If only taking photos the snow were so easy. Today we have photographer Emilie Guerin sharing her experience of working in heavy snowfall. Guerin walks around during a snowfall taking photos of bald eagles, and you can […]
Still life photography has many uses. Perhaps you want to take a picture of a beautiful shell or perhaps take a picture of a product that you’re selling on eBay. Other reasons for learning still life photography may include selling still life photograph downloads at stock photography sites or to food magazines. No matter what your […]
