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Winter photos can be difficult to shoot but they can be just as difficult to post-process. These Lightroom tips for winter photography from Mark Denney can help: 1. Change your background This is a simple trick to get started and interestingly, it has nothing to do with actual post-processing. It involves changing the border of […]
Technology has evolved by leaps and bounds, but human eyes are still far superior to cameras. While we can see great details in highlights, mid-tones, and shadows on a bright day without any issues, a camera still struggles. Photographers usually need to expose for the highlights, causing images to have more shadows. Sean Tucker believes […]
Even the most experienced photographers occasionally need to take a step back and reexamine their craft. In the same way that our tech is constantly evolving, a good image maker’s perspective should grow with the passing of time. One way to get those creative juices flowing is to set aside some time to practice or […]
Digital cameras offer a level of technology that was unimagined only a few short years ago. The funny thing is, the old techniques are still as important as ever. A tripod is still an essential piece of equipment for good photography. For beginners, the purchase of a tripod is usually a sign that one is […]
A diffusion panel is quite a handy piece of equipment. It softens hard light, allowing you to get soft shadows and a nice glow on the subject. While diffusion panels can drastically help in making your images look better, you don’t even need to spend a whole lot of money on them. Commercial still life photographer […]
Landscapes are beautiful as they are. Simply pointing your camera at them doesn’t make you a landscape photographer. Professional landscape photographers work with landscapes in a different way. Jason Charles Hill and Gunnar Freyr share some amazing, non-typical tips to step up your landscape photography to the next level: Include a Person By adding a person in […]
The proper use of flash drastically improves image quality. But what if you can’t afford studio quality lights? Not to worry. You can produce excellent images by properly using your speedlights, as well. Photographer Daniel Norton from Adorama demonstrates how with this speedlight tutorial: Take the Flash Off the Camera A common tendency is to mount a […]
It’s no secret that the way we take photographs has changed dramatically over the past few decades. Gone are the darkrooms and carefully composed film reels of yesteryear. With the ability to take an image instantly, the way in which we go about photography has changed. But did you know that our smartphone cameras have […]
How often have you been approached to be paid in terms of “exposure”? Happens a lot, right? But exposure doesn’t put food on the table. Many professional photographers depend on the earnings they make by selling rights to their images. Recently, one of the works of concert photographer J. Salmeron was used by a company […]
Street photography is undoubtedly an important genre of photography. It presents life on the streets as it happens, in an unadulterated, pure form. However, there is a thin ethical boundary that should be considered in street photography. This genre is legal, yes, but does that grant you the right to take photos in every circumstance? […]
