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This is a classic example of what not to do as a wedding photographer on a wedding day. While photographing the newlyweds making their way out, this poor photographer backed up so much that she ended up in the water! The good thing is she was okay, though understandably shaken. But the bad thing is […]
What’s your photography passion? Are you into landscape, interior, architecture? At some point in your career, you’ve no doubt ended up with images that are just lacking—whether in highlights or shadows, the detail just isn’t there. That’s where HDR comes in and can really save the day—as long as it’s not overdone. In this great […]
Photoshop can get a bad rap in the media when it’s abused to overly alter photographs so they no longer represent reality, but sometimes an artist can use it to do just the opposite. Photographer Joaquin Villaverde made a timelapse while he restored and colored an old black and white photograph that was damaged by time […]
There are many ways to light your model to get amazing beauty shots, it all just depends on your style. Here, photographer Miguel Quiles takes us into the studio and shows us a very simple lighting setup for beauty photographers. He also experiments with a narrow aperture (high f-stop) to create a unique look that […]
Since arriving in Saturn’s orbit in 2004, the Cassini space probe has been sending incredible, breathtaking images back to us, providing detailed information about the planet that had previously been a mystery. Here’s a spectacular collection of some of Cassini’s best photographs which showcase Saturn’s beautiful trademark rings and unique moons: The album consists of some great […]
Many of you are familiar with the lens jargon being tossed around. EF, EF-S, AF-S, DX, and so on and so forth may be bread and butter for most of you. However, it’s unlikely that you’re familiar with all of the lens acronyms. So, here’s a quick refresher on a majority of these. If you’re […]
Going from your camera’s auto mode to manual mode is a big step. Before you can master manual mode, you need to learn how each camera setting affects your images and then put all that information together—there’s a lot to remember! This online class from Craftsy and professional photographer Rick Allred aims to start from […]
If your landscape photography is leaving something to be desired, you’re not alone. Armed with a little knowledge about what’s going wrong, though, and your images should improve pretty quickly. Here, Joshua Cripps shares what he thinks are the top five most common mistakes made in landscape photography (and how to correct them): Here’s the […]
Photography sometimes confronts one with an almost Shakespearean dilemma; do I ask to take a picture of someone on the street or simply take the photo and move on? To risk rejection and the petty indignity of small-minded people or opt for the safety and anonymity of “shoot and scoot”? Unfortunately there is no one […]
Many photographers think that the only way to effectively blur the background of their photos is to use a wide aperture. Well, that is an effective method, but it’s only one of many. In this video, photographers Tony and Chelsea Northrup show us a number of ways to achieve background blur: Move Your Subject Away […]
