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Window light can be some of the prettiest light when shooting portraiture. It provides a nice, soft, natural light around the model, if used correctly. Photographer Daniel Norton explains that not all window light is the same. If you’re going for softness, you won’t get it on clear, sunny days with the sun shining directly […]
Having only one leg and thus being hopelessly inferior to the tripod in terms of minimizing camera shake, the monopod doesn’t get much love from professional photographers. However, some photographers such as Joe Edelman have learned to appreciate the monopod’s functionality. “I think the monopod is potentially the most under-appreciated camera support for both still […]
It’s always good to be able to laugh at yourself and show the lighter side of life. Well, the guys over at DigitalRev TV are pretty good at that, and they’re at it again with this fun take on the different levels of photographer. Using a video game style as the theme, this video hilariously lays out […]
I always like it when resourceful photographers get their hands on some outstanding equipment and just let loose with it. The video below is made by Mitch Martinez, who set up no fewer than 48 DSLR cameras to capture these stunning shots: The slow motion itself is a fantastic visual effect, but when you see […]
If you’re into wedding photography, you know that one image that you must have is the ring shot. As simple as the shot my seem, it’s often frustrating when you have to deal with a bad background or poor lighting. In this video Paul Keppel demonstrates an easy to use technique to make that ring […]
When you’re new to photography, a fancy camera with all the bells and wills may seem a bit confusing. But exposure works the same no matter how simple or complicated the camera. If you’re like most photographers, you’re a visual learner, so long written explanations about f-stops and shutter speeds are of little use. This […]
The rule of thirds is often spoken of as a hard-and-fast rule: frames should be divided into nine sections, three across and three down, and the most important aspects of an image must appear at the intersections of those lines. While that’s good information, it’s not a necessary restriction, as the video below shows: As […]
Professional photography equipment isn’t the easiest of things to carry around. Cameras, lenses, and lights can easily weigh 8–10 pounds each. Lugging such heavy gear for extended sessions, a photographer is prone to muscle fatigue and is always at risk of injury. In this light-hearted video, Fiona of Image Studios shows how a photographer can […]
Mark Wallace has been traveling around the globe for several months now, and every now and then he comes up with an amazing tip or tutorial for photographers. In this video he shares an interesting photo technique which he has named “False Double Exposure.” When shooting through glass, especially shop display windows, there is always […]
Nepal is known for its vast, sweeping landscapes; it’s home to Arun Valley, the deepest valley the world, Sagarmatha National Park, a wooded sanctuary for snow leopards and red pandas, glassy Pokhara Lake, and the majestic Himalayas, a towering mountain range that boasts eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains—including Everest and Annapurna. Inspired not […]
