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Since rescuing his dog, Rothko, from an animal shelter, Italian photographer Dan Bannino has a new way of looking at pet adoption. He sees each adoption as a way of changing lives—the dog’s and the new owner’s. And, he’s started to understand the silent connection that is shared between man and dog. He relates the communication […]
We’ve all seen timelapses, time and again, but I bet Time and Again is not a timelapse that you’ve seen. Three years in the making, it’s the culmination of one man’s dream to travel the world and experience first-hand the wonders and the diversity that this blue planet has to offer: This is not the […]
Macro photography can seem complicated and gear intensive to the uninitiated. But, believe it or not, photographer Chris Calvert captured all of these macro photos of snowflakes with his smartphone: The recipe is simple: snow, a piece of glass, a smartphone, a smartphone macro lens, light, and patience. Of course, it takes some practice and […]
There are many ways of removing wrinkles in Photoshop, and there are even third party plugins that do the job for you. However, the goal isn’t always complete removal since that can leave your subjects looking like they came out of a cartoon. You can never be perfect, and when you see a picture where […]
We all make mistakes. Knowing how to fix them can make all the difference. 10 Common Photography Mistakes is an in-depth video course designed to help you spot, avoid, and fix ten of the most common photography mistakes. Found here: 10 Common Photography Mistakes This course was created to show you, step-by-step, how to fix […]
Senior portraits are a big thing, and there are a million different things that can go wrong, especially if you’re asked to take photos in a dark location. Photographer Matt Hernandez faced the task of shooting senior portraits inside a local swimming club: Hernandez was faced with a peculiar challenge. He had expensive lights and […]
Back in the day, instant pictures were the top of the photography industry. Anyone could see their picture in a matter of seconds. Polaroid set the foundation for instant cameras. And now, Michael Ciuffo has replicated the Polaroid by making a camera that prints photos instantly on receipt paper, and he wants to crowd-fund its […]
Most of us are too busy oogling at Michael Levin’s landscape portraits to take the time to really think about the process behind the art. Brad Kremer, a filmmaker, was equally enchanted with Levin’s work, but when he was asked to join Levin on a trip to Japan, Kremer jumped at the chance to create a film that shared not just the beauty of Levin’s work, but also the dedication Levin puts into creating every photograph.
Brooklyn-based photographer Andre D. Wagner looks at his work as a way of understanding people and the world better. Every time the documentary style street photographer goes out, he asks, “What does the world have to show me today?” In this video, we’re introduced to Wagner’s world and get the inside scoop on how he approaches people on […]
A slow shutter speed will need to be chosen to show the motion of the water. The slower your shutter speed the greater the motion captured. I suggest you experiment. After a shot immediately check the results on your LCD screen. Then adjust, to a slower or faster shutter speed, until you get the shot you want. To achieve optimum results will require a shutter speed of at least 1/15 of a second, or longer. Truly smooth water should be captured if you leave the shutter open for over a second.
