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Cameras manufacturers market new products in a way that makes you feel like you have to have the latest and the greatest equipment to improve your photography. And many people fall into the trap. But if you think about it, every famous photograph was made with a camera that was less advanced than any modern […]
Photographers love to shoot during the golden hours for multiple reasons. The soft light creates soft shadows and the vibrant colors pop to life. However, we can’t expect ideal shooting conditions all the time, can we? For most of the day, the sun can be harsh, which makes taking photos a real challenge. Photographer Kayleigh […]
Portrait photography is a difficult art. It requires you to bring together not only your skills in photography but also your interpersonal skills. Photographer Miguel Quiles from Adorama breaks down the top three mistakes that portrait photographers tend to make and how to solve them: 1. Lack of communication Not communicating with the model is probably one […]
Richard Sibley from Photo Gear News recently visited the Sony factories in Japan and Thailand. He was allowed into the Japan factory where the A9 sensor is made, as well as inside the Thailand factory where the A9 is assembled. Of course he wasn’t allowed to film in certain areas, nor document certain proprietary processes […]
Fast action photography is mostly associated with sports and wildlife. Shutter speed matters a lot in these genres. However, photographers can also use action as a creative source using strobes. Jay P. Morgan from The Slanted Lens discusses ways to freeze action using strobes: There are two things that you can do in order to […]
Portrait photography is usually associated with complex lighting equipment. But that’s not always necessary. Photographer Gavin Hoey from Adorama believes that sometimes less is more. He demonstrates how to create a beam of light for a portrait shoot using a cardboard tube and some tape: To achieve the thin slit of light for the portrait […]
It is human nature when taking a photo of someone’s face to look them in the eye. Most built-in flashes are only about one inch or so above the viewfinder. So if you are looking your subject in the eye and they are looking you in the eye, it stands to reason that the flash is […]
Instagram doesn’t need an introduction. It has become as much a part of our daily lives as a hot cup of coffee. For many photographers, it’s the daily dose of inspiration that they can’t live without. But if you’ve simply been skimming through your Instagram feed, you’re not using it to its fullest potential. Joe […]
Every photo project comes with its own set of challenges. Shooting locations and conditions may vary, but there are certain aspects that you should always try to incorporate to create your own style. COOPH’s founder, Ulrich Grill, shares key ASPECTs to consider when out on a photo shoot: Atmosphere A great photo series requires the photographer […]
Forced perspective is a technique used in photography to create an illusion of the objects being larger, smaller, closer or farther than they realyl are. In a sense, forced perspective photography can be used to manipulate reality but a better purpose is to use one’s imagination to produce creative results. Louise Carey from Practical Photography […]
