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Storytelling has always been a crucial ingredient of impactful images. By focusing on details big and small, you can take your audience on a journey that captures the scene and weaves a story through images. In today’s video, photographer Pye Jirsa with Adorama talks about some of the techniques you can use to tell compelling […]
Effective photographers… Don’t expect their camera to do all the work. This means saying goodbye to ‘Auto’ and bravely using other modes such as Aperture Priority or Manual. Read the camera manual—several times—to get familiar with their gear. Gradually work through various functions and features on their camera. Take control of their camera, and the lighting […]
As a professional photographer for more than 25 years, backing up my work is vital, because I simply cannot afford to lose images from any shoot. I’ve come to realise that professional photographs have a very long shelf life and it’s remarkable how often a client will ask me to dig up an image I […]
In portrait photography, backgrounds matter a lot. It dictates the mood and adds to the aesthetics of any given image. This is why you’ll see portrait photographers with dozens of backdrops in their studio. Having said this, you don’t necessarily need to invest a lot of money. As photographer Gavin Hoey with Adorama shows in […]
Here’s a photo tip you aren’t likely to find anywhere else… how to use a monopod to get better photographs. A monopod (like the tripod) is an essential piece of camera gear. We all know that using a tripod will give us cleaner, sharper photos. That’s a given. But lugging around a tripod can often […]
Online communities in any field of work are important. Such platforms allow like-minded individuals to come together, help each other, share experiences and bond with one another. When we look at online community platforms for photographers, including social media platforms, there are some lots of options to choose from. Instagram, Flickr and 500px definitely top […]
I’m sure this article will be controversial. I mean, after all, how do you objectively characterize what makes a good photograph? It’s not like marking a mathematics paper, where there is always a right or wrong answer. Photography, much like any other art form, is very subjective. That said, I do believe that there are […]
While learning photographer, you’ve probably found countless resources that share many photography tips. While some are actually helpful, the same cannot be said for all of them. Photographer Mads Peter Iversen shares some landscape photography tips to help you avoid the mistakes he made when starting out: There Are No Perfect Settings A common mistake […]
Lighting plays a crucial role in photography. It can bring a photograph to life, it can generate effects, including spectacular shadows or silhouettes, or it may have a distinctly negative influence by creating unwanted glare and reflections. This is a quick guide to introduce the beginner to one of the most important aspects in photography: […]
Human elements play a pivotal role in street photography. Sometimes natural and un-posed photos of people busy with their daily life on the street get the job done. Other times, portraits give you the best results. So, how do you go about approaching people to take their photos? Many photographers find this to be a […]
