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One of the most photographed scenes in the world is the beach. The reason? The locale is beautiful by nature. People are usually relaxed and having fun and are not “stiff.” A combination of the first two reasons. This means that beach photography can be either landscape or portrait photography—or a combination of both. Unlike […]
When you really slow things down and take a good look at the earth and organic life around us, when you stop to smell the roses so to speak, the wonders of Mother Nature can be surprising. Here, we really see the magic of nature with this slow-motion timelapse video of the self-planting seed, Erodium, […]
Smashing wine glasses together isn’t just about making a colorful mess; it’s about getting the settings on your flash and your camera perfect to freeze wine droplets in mid-air. Gavin Hoey gives us a tutorial on how to set up your flash and your camera for a perfect frozen object, and he also shares some […]
The main reason I am drawn to photography and videography is the fact that you can take any moment in time and stretch or freeze it, allowing you to practically manipulate the world around you with ease. Whether it’s photographing a wave at 1/3200 of a second or a long exposure of a busy street […]
The eBook industry has skyrocketed recently as more people acquire tablets and other digital reading devices. Many high quality photography eBooks are now available that offer extremely valuable information. For photographers they can be especially helpful for ongoing training because they are digestible on a computer and then can also be carried for reference on location via […]
Macro photographers love to photograph flowers, insects, and snowflakes, but did you know some also love collecting and shooting toys? Seattle-based photographer Shelly Corbett has a collection of over 1,000 LEGO pieces and plans to shoot all of them. The Bryan Ohno Gallery in Seattle is holding an exhibition featuring three artists from around the world […]
Awkward photos tend to go viral across the internet, and while you may get a chuckle out of them, you certainly don’t want your wedding photos popping up on a “Top 10 Awkward Photos” blog. In this video, wedding photographer Jasmine Star gives a few pointers on how to pose your bride and groom comfortably to […]
Editorial photography is all about story-telling. A great photo essay should begin long before you actually start shooting. You need to research your topic thoroughly, have a story in mind, make sure the people you’re photographing are comfortable, and be ready to shoot in challenging situations and locations. Here, we see Olympus Visionary Photographer Larry Price on location […]
Bokeh, or the quality of the out of focus area in a photograph, is an easy way to add interest to your images. By making a bokeh filter for your lens, you can have more control of your photograph by giving the out of focus lights in the image almost any shape you wish. The […]
The market for skilled real estate photographers is expanding rapidy. In this age of Airbnb and sellers bypassing agents, everyone is looking for a photographer to make their online listings look better. Business is rebounding in commercial and residential construction. Home builders, property managers, construction companies, hospitals, retirement communities, manufacturing facilities, magazines, and corporations all have a use for […]
