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What if a photograph was about more than the moment in time it depicts? What if the photographer wasn’t showing you what they saw, but was merely suggesting possibilities for what you could see if only you looked closely enough? That’s what Italian photographer Manuel Cosentino had in mind when he created his series, “Behind […]
Photographers have long been drawn to capturing the natural phenomena that occur in the night sky, such as auroras and coronal mass ejections. For most, the celestial events are once in a lifetime experiences. And, thanks to advancements in digital photography, the ability to share the moment with the world has inspired the creation of some gorgeous […]
Everyone has seen that photographer at one time or another. He’s the guy rocking his camera around his neck, gazing around his surroundings in a perplexed manner while his model rolls her eyes and glances at her watch. Clearly, he doesn’t have a clue and is one of the least cool photographers in the business. […]
Seascapes make an excellent learning ground where diverse techniques can be practiced and mastered. This new series of e-books has been written to teach you everything you need to know to start taking marvelous seascapes – from the most basic and hassle-free techniques, through to the most complex and demanding contemporary disciplines at the cutting edge […]
Wedding photography wreckers. You’ve seen them. You might even be one of them. They’re the guests at weddings who spend the whole ceremony and reception moving about snapping pictures of the happy couple with anything from cell phones to point-and-shoots to Go Pros to iPads to DSLRs, meanwhile obstructing the professional photographer’s view. And they’re […]
Painting with light is a popular photographic technique for those who love to create experimental images after dark. Most light painters use LED lights and glow sticks to add special effects and luminous shapes to their images. Some more daring photographers use fire. Frederic Amadu‘s take on light painting involved creating a dramatic ring of […]
Wedding photography encompasses photographs of the couple before marriage (for announcements, portrait displays, or thank you cards) as well as coverage of the wedding and reception. Here is what we found: Many consider it to be the most important day of their lives, and they depend on their photographer to capture it so they can […]
Mirrorless cameras are beginning to pick up steam and are enjoying increasing sales as manufacturers continue to produce better products at competitive pricing. If you’ve been curious about the benefits and downfalls of the cameras or are just plain curious as to what they’re all about, B&H has made a very informative seminar that covers […]
Umbrellas are great lighting tools for beginners and pros alike. They’re not too hard to figure out, and they give you great light coverage that you didn’t have before. A more advanced technique with umbrellas is using them to imitate natural light. In this tutorial, Jay P Morgan shows you how to use umbrellas to […]
Parkour combines physical strength and artful movements to overcome obstacles, such as walls, stairs, and fences. Urban landscapes are playgrounds for parkour artists, also known as traceurs. However, photographing the graceful feats of these artists amid tall buildings presents a challenge. The lighting and constricted space in city environs don’t always offer photographers the best […]
