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Speedlights are quite handy light sources that fit into many photographers’ budgets. Being a small light source, it creates hard light and can produce harsh looking results. But, when used with different light modifiers, it has the potential to create beautiful and dramatic results. Photographer Mark Wallace from Adorama shows you how you can use […]
A composite image, or simply a composite, is an image created from multiple photos that are blended together. This technique can be used for different types of photography. In real estate and architectural photography, doing composites can be a handy trick. Composites in Real Estate Photography Composites for real estate and architectural photography are usually […]
Imagine what would happen if there was no system of law and governance. In the absence of a body to govern the people, almost everybody and everything would go haywire. Laws keep everyone within a defined track by differentiating the rights from the wrongs. If you want to seriously grow as a professional photographer, it’s […]
Macro photography is a specialized genre of photography used to take magnified or life-size images of subjects. For true macro photography, you need a proper macro lens. Macro lenses have the ability to focus at a very close distance, and have a pretty shallow depth of field. This is how they differ from other lenses. […]
Lately, I have had several people ask me what inspires me to paint and take photographs. This really got me to thinking about what makes me do what I do when it comes to my artwork. It led me to sit down and make a list of things that inspire my creativity. In the process […]
You put your best effort in taking an image, and yet when you compare it to a pro’s work, it feels bland. I’m sure you must have come across such a situation. Trust me, most of us have gone through the same thing on our journey as a photographer. Well, that’s because the results depend […]
Admit it, everyone of us has some kind of bad habit. Be it as a photographer, or in our personal life, we all have something to confess. Coming back to photography, one could develop a bad habit due to lack of knowledge on the topic, or simply due to sheer laziness. And if we fail […]
Most people want to do special effects with Photoshop but like all tools capable of advanced work, it pays to get the essential basics under your belt first. Here is my recommended list of the 6 basic essentials any Photoshop beginner should learn: 1. Learn the image analysis tools – The Histogram, The Eyedropper, and […]
A great photograph is about balance. Many of us carefully calculate composition, and plenty of us spend hours location scouting for compelling backdrops. But, all too often, photographers overlook creating compelling foregrounds. Often the first thing people see when gazing at a photograph, the foreground is a hook to pull viewers deeper into your images. […]
As a portrait photographer, nighttime can really be a pain to work in. The low light conditions push your gear as well as your creativity to their limits. However, when done correctly, you can get some amazing results even in the dark of night. Professional photographer Ben from Bach Photography demonstrates how you can easily […]
