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If you’re just getting started with studio portraits and artificial lighting, chances are that you’re wondering about where to place your lights. Photographer Daniel Norton from Adorama shares some commonly used portrait lighting setups to help you get started: Getting Started Norton uses a single light setup with a Profoto B1X inside a Chimera extra […]
When you’re out photographing, you might get into the zone and end up taking hundreds or even thousands of images. Taking pictures is fun, but going through them later at home definitely isn’t. It can be a boring and time-consuming task. Photographer James Popsys shares how to efficiently sort your images and pick out your […]
I wrote this article for my darkroom photography students and for others who want to shoot photos at night using film but have no idea how to do it. I know that few people these days are creating images with film and the ones that are, are either very savvy or are totally lost. Taking pictures with […]
Underwater photography gives us a glimpse of a different world. As beautiful as the images are, capturing them is an adventure of its own. In this video, underwater photographer Lexi Laine shares a glimpse of behind the scenes in the enchanting cenotes of Mexico: “For me, the most amazing thing about being underwater is that […]
Youngsters are back to school, and you know what that means—annual school portraits. School portraits can be challenging for both the kids and the photographer. Here are a few tips to hopefully help school picture day run a bit more smoothly. 1. Talk to the Kids Many of them will be frightened, and a conversation can […]
Candid photography focuses on what the subject is naturally doing and not on what the subject must be doing. It is a photo similar to that of a stolen shot. Most images taken in candid photography are of people not looking directly at the camera. Read on for five helpful tips to successfully snap a […]
Learning from experienced master photographers is a privilege. Photographer Mark Denney reviews the common habits and qualities that appear to have contributed to the successes of well-known landscape photographers: 1. Ability to Overcome Obstacles Landscape photos come out great when the conditions are amazing. However, no matter how much you plan to shoot in “perfect” […]
Brands and designers create collections of photos whenever they release their latest line of fashion. These collections are known as lookbooks, and they’re used for advertising and promoting products. If you have a prospective client in need of a lookbook of their own, the following video from Mango Street has some tips just for you: […]
It’s always a good idea to study other photographers. In this video, photographer Tim Boyer reviews the work of successful bird photographers so that you can learn from their styles: Arthur Morris In a typical Arthur Morris styled bird photograph, the bird usually appears large and tight in the frame, with its head slightly turned […]
Are you a beginner or advanced professional photographer? Or are you looking to get into photography? Maybe you’re simply a hobbyist with the sole desire of casual photography. Regardless of your intentions, you’re going to need a lens, among other gear. This Canon lens roundup will assist you in finding a lens for your growing […]
