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Most of us have received critiques of our work at some point of our life. Some of the most subjective feedback is that directed at works of art. Photography is no exception. With a lot of people picking up photography as a hobby, it’s no wonder that a lot of photography related forums are created […]
Taking pictures at night gives an image a completely different feel because it captures different stories of daily life—sometimes more dramatic than the ones captured during the day. There is also a whole new cast of characters at night that make taking pictures on the streets after dark an even more adventurous experience in street […]
After teaching photography for a number of years and constantly documenting myself on the subject, I often find educational material being all the same and just a little bit boring. Then I stumbled across an amazing book by Michael Freeman called The Photographer’s Mind. It had a lot of new pertinent elements that I really […]
Professional photography is a fantastic way to celebrate important moments in your life. It also allows all of the family members to be in the image as well. Finally, it creates true custom works of art. However, those images will account for a tiny fraction of the photographs that will take place in your life. […]
As something of an interesting experiment, I asked my Twitter followers to answer this question: “What are the top business errors by ‘rookie’ photographers?” Within just a few minutes I had several great responses, and thought they would make a great article. It’s one thing to be a great photographer, but very much another to […]
The news that you are photographing your first wedding often leads to emotions ranging from excitement to apprehension, and in some cases, fear. Assuming you have experience with your equipment and have developed the necessary skills to take great photographs, the wedding event has a greater likelihood of being a successful one if you follow […]
Relevant note: only hours left for the Masking Photo Editing Guide at 68% Off The art of photography has been inseparable from the techniques employed in editing and post-production. Among these, masking stands out as an invaluable tool that has allowed photographers to perfect their images, manipulate backgrounds, and create composite pictures with intricate detail. […]
Light modifiers are great. They can make a small light source appear larger. They can make hard light appear soft. They can even focus light down to a narrow shaft of light. However, when you are shooting outdoors, light modifiers, such as umbrellas, can quickly become cumbersome, as they turn your light stand into a […]
During the years I’ve worked organizing photo tours, I have seen a lot of things, and helped people take a lot of incredible photographs. My clients often ask me for tips on how to do travel photography well, as it is quite different from other types of photography, and so I have come up with […]
In the visual arts, “negative space” refers to the area around and between the subject(s) in an image. Often overlooked, this concept is essential for creating well-balanced and impactful photographs. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of negative space, its impact on composition, and tips for effectively utilizing it in your photography. […]
