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Insights from Photographer Behind ‘Humans of New York’ Phenomenon

Insights from Photographer Behind ‘Humans of New York’ Phenomenon

Brandon Stanton has made a name for himself in the world of photography after creating a street photography project titled “Humans of New York.” The project entails Stanton walking the streets of New York City and finding interesting people to photograph. But the project doesn’t just stop at taking a snapshot, Stanton takes his time […]

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Portrait Photography Photoshop Tutorial: Skin Retouching

Portrait Photography Photoshop Tutorial: Skin Retouching

One of the most fundamental and most utilized skills of retouching portrait images with Photoshop is skin correction. Fine lines, discoloration, etc. are prominent, especially in closely framed shots, and they can make the subject feel insecure. The dilemma with skin retouching is that often the final product looks over-produced and fake. The goal is […]

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Amazing High Speed Water Wig Photography Technique

Amazing High Speed Water Wig Photography Technique

The first things you’re probably wondering is, “What exactly is a water wig?” To best answer that question, ask photographer Tim Tadder about his latest high-speed photography project. Tadder’s images are based on a simple idea, yet a very technically challenging process. His goal is to photograph his subjects as a water balloon bursts on […]

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Underwater Composite Photography Project for a Cameraphone Ad

Underwater Composite Photography Project for a Cameraphone Ad

Underwater photography used to be the realm of professional-grade cameras with expensive water-tight enclosures. However, recent years have seen the development of point-and-shoot cameras that can take photos and video while submerged in shallow waters without the need for additional waterproof housing. The commercial photographers tasked with advertising the new Sony Xperia ZR chose to […]

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Photo Magic – Special Effects Photography Made Easy

Photo Magic – Special Effects Photography Made Easy

Special effects photography is the kind of non-photoshopped picture taking that makes onlookers wonder ‘how did you do that?’ This new guide is designed to open your mind to many simple and incredibly difficult techniques that will expand your photography range and help you become a more knowledgeable photographer in general. Found here: New Special Effects […]

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Comparing Diffusion Materials for Photography Lighting

Comparing Diffusion Materials for Photography Lighting

As many photographers switch from using strobes to using continuous lighting for their photo shoots, they need solutions to avoid the 1950s-era hard light look caused by using unmodified, direct light. Diffusion softens and shapes light to flatter models and change the feel of an image. Because there are practically limitless choices when it comes […]

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Using Photography to Document Shocking Ocean Tide Changes

Using Photography to Document Shocking Ocean Tide Changes

In his book “Sea Change,” English photographer Michael Marten explores the duality of a natural cycle that’s been going on since the dawn of time—the changing of the tides. He went to several locations around the coasts of Britain and captured each one in both high tide and low tide. 53 of these diptychs, arranged […]

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Concept Car Photography: A Brief Look

Concept Car Photography: A Brief Look

Last year, photographer Steffen Jahn had the opportunity to photograph BMW’s handsome new concept car, the Zagato. The following video offers a quick behind-the-scenes look at Jahn’s photo shoot, which was set in various European locations: Jahn contrasted the sleek lines of the Zagato with rugged snow-capped mountains for a striking composition. His work on […]

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Celestial Night Sky Timelapse Photography Over Michigan

Celestial Night Sky Timelapse Photography Over Michigan

Michigan isn’t the first place most poeple think of to see the majestic northern lights; however, in the spring of 2012, videographer Shawn Malone captured the celestial dance over the upper Michigan peninsula. It took Malone over a year to complete the timelapse video you see below, which also happened to be his first attempt […]

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Creative Portrait Project with Shattered Glass Fragments

Creative Portrait Project with Shattered Glass Fragments

The plight of foster children is a heart-wrenching one, and one that photographer Rob Woodcox takes very much to heart. In this video from Jakob Skogheim, Woodcox strives to capture those feelings through the power of photographic images. Using shards of glass, he photographs his model among shredded and fractured light being shot in hundreds […]

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