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In Welcome Home, San Diego native Michael Shainblum gives us a glimpse of his hometown through a stunning timelapse video which shows that one does not always need to travel to exotic locations to create a photo/video masterpiece. Breathtaking images worthy of anyone’s personal project can be found just as easily at home: In an […]
Fashion photographers often meet the challenge of thinking of new and interesting concepts for photo shoots. In the following video, Lindsay Adler discusses her “Prismatic” fashion editorial photo shoot in which she used a mirror prism to create abstract, kaleidoscope-like photographs. This simple tool makes it possible to capture such images in-camera, instead of having […]
Photography often involves envisioning a photograph before you’ve snapped the photo. This is especially true for commercial photography, as clients and photographers will usually discuss their ideas and work from there. At some point you may find that the image you envisioned is impossible to shoot in a single frame. The Slanted Lens met this […]
Getting a sneak peak inside a professional paparazzi’s camera bag isn’t something we are treated to on a regular basis, which makes the video below all the more interesting. For this clip, the cameras are turned from the celebrities and onto the photographers that make a living photographing stars and starlets. Regardless of your opinion on the integrity of […]
A digital camera is a sensitive device. As such, it needs to be cleaned and cared for so it will always be on optimum performance. Proper maintenance will also ensure it lasts a long time and will help you avoid expensive repair costs. If you have an expensive camera and you use it for work, […]
Ever wondered what it takes to make a living from photography? In the video below, professional commercial photographer Jen Pottheiser shares sage advice while recounting her journey from being a serious amateur to shooting for the likes of SLAM Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Nike, and the National Basketball Association. She stresses the importance of always having […]
When photographing lingerie and boudoir style images, it’s especially important to make sure the lighting flatters the model. There are a few different techniques you can use to determine which light pattern works best, but as Michael Zelbel explains in the video below, one of the best ways is to experiment. Take a look and learn about […]
There is no single recipe for a great outdoor image. Every scene is different, and each photographer employs a unique style and creative spin on the subject. But there are some key ingredients that this new book covers. In this guide, the author takes you behind-the-scenes for 12 adventure and outdoor images. It can be found […]
Most studio photography is done on relatively small scales. A person or an object is lit, usually with between one and three lights that cover the breadth of the subject. Shooting something large is an entirely different story. There isn’t a soft box large enough to cover the size of legendary photographer Joe McNally’s (unpublished) […]
Flying through the air at speeds exceeding 155 mph (250 km/h) in nothing more than a wingsuit is scary enough for most of us. But let’s take a minute and consider the photographers who are tasked with standing in the target area, as this human bird, Alexander Polli, flies straight toward them like a heat-seeking […]
