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Looking to get in the holiday spirit? This starburst zoom trick shared by photographer Chelsea Northrup will make your festive family photos in front of the tree more interesting than ever: No, Northrup wasn’t forced to rig her living room up with industrial-grade lights to get this breathtaking image. All it takes to pull off this technique […]
Remember when you started your photography journey? You were excited, read a lot of articles, watched a ton of videos, went out frequently to take photos and enjoyed every moment. But let’s face it—chances are high that this level of excitement will not stay. This can make you feel like you have hit a wall. […]
In most cases, a photograph comes to life when it contains one main point of interest. A landscape, for example, may contain a single tree, beautifully lit, that stands out from its surroundings. When you have decided on your main subject, there are a number of photography tricks that you can use to put it […]
Low light conditions have great potential for producing astounding images. However, working in such conditions can be challenging. While high end gear do help out a bit in overcoming the challenges, they can be heavy on the pocket. However, with the right techniques, even budget friendly cameras and lenses can get you some amazing low […]
Photography is a creative art form like many others. One common challenge among them all is the feeling of being creatively drained. Occasionally, you might feel like you have hit a roadblock. But rest assured, there are many sources of inspiration that can get you up and running. Today we have photographer Alex Kilbee sharing […]
Sometimes very small changes can have huge effects. This is especially true for photography, and this article will share seven tips to help. 1. Take the photo from the subject’s eye level It’s so easy to just take a picture from a standing position, but if you’re for instance taking a picture of a kid, […]
Product photography is all about capturing those absolute minute details in the products that you’re working with. Customers won’t be happy looking at images with sections of the product blurred out, will they? This means working with a greater depth of field which might not always be possible with a single image. Focus stacking is […]
May 26, 2021, was the first lunar eclipse in three years—although it was only barely total, with the moon completely inside Earth’s shadow for just 14 minutes or so. But, as usual, I would bite off more than I could chew. Preparation I had a relatively new Evostar 150mm refractor on loan from Sky-Watcher Australia […]
Ring lights are popular with beauty bloggers. They provide a unique look and create beautiful catch light. But from a photographer’s perspective, ring lights are quite flat for beauty photography. The results lack contrast and detail. However, they do work great for fill light. In this video, photographer Daniel Norton from Adorama demonstrates how to […]
If you’re into landscape photography, you know how important wide-angle lenses are. Using a short focal length allows you to capture a larger portion of the vista in front of you and provide a greater context. However, these things are easier said than done, as there are a lot of challenges that come with using […]
