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Making unique portraits is becoming increasingly difficult to do and as a result photographers are forced to think outside the box to come up with something fresh. The shoot took a team of assistants, one whose job was to keep the elk interested in paying attention by feeding it continuously. There is always an inherent […]
Photographs in advertisements can be deceptive. Though an ad may appear to be a simple image of a product on a solid background, there is often an incredible amount of work that goes into making the product look perfect. Take, for instance, this four-day shoot for Baileys Irish Cream, which photographer Rob Grimm guides us […]
At its core, this is an easy-to-use technical handbook with lighting set-ups and simple tips you can implement right now to improve your lighting. Each chapter focuses on a type of lighting (e.g. one-strobe, two-strobe, camera flash, hot lights). At its heart, this book and its images are meant to inspire you, with a candid […]
You might want to take a closer look… the TED Talk begins. The idea that things are not always as they appear is part of what makes photography and other art forms so fascinating. Artist Alexa Meade has taken that idea—that appearances can be deceiving—and has exploded the concept into an innovative artistic technique: “You might […]
Scott Markewitz wasn’t always behind the camera. In his younger days, he was a pro mogul skier who saw photography from the other side of the lens. Often a ski model in movies and still frames, he became curious about photography. He was eventually inspired to buy a camera of his own, which launched his […]
There’s so much more to running a successful photography business than taking amazing photos. Reaching out to clients, maintaining a website, and staying relevant are just a few of the tasks that professional photographers can’t ignore. If your goal is to grow your business this year, the essentials highlighted in this infographic are sure to […]
There’s no questioning that astronauts are treated to some pretty spectacular space imagery as they are busy at work way out in orbit. While many of these sights are not able to be seen by the earthbound, we are still fortunate enough to have a glimpse into the outer realms thanks in large part to […]
If you’ve ever tried to use a flash while still making use of practical light sources (e.g. lamps, sunlight, etc.), you probably know how frustrating it can be to get the exposure just right. Unless you know how to adjust your camera settings and your strobes systematically, it can feel like a lot of guess […]
Update: the photographer made a followup tutorial to answer all the reader questions, see it here: A little technique called “parallax” can add a lot of life to your photographs. Joe Fellows, founder of a London-based animation and short film production company called Make Productions, describes the parallax technique as the process of separating a […]
Choosing the right flash can be a daunting experience, especially if you are new to the world of flash photography. With so many options, brands, and fancy terminology it’s easy to get confused. Thankfully, this is a new video clip highlighting 10 bits of insight that will not only have you laughing, but will also […]
