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If you’re the typical digital photographer, you have to wonder if there is a faster way to learn how to use your camera. The owner’s manual is written by a technical writer often not a practicing photographer. Follow these step-by-step, using your manual as a guide and you should be taking pictures in no time.
Becoming a photojournalist may have its perks, but the form of employment is increasingly becoming a high risk endeavor. With suicide bombing, information technology breaches, and various other hostile situations on the rise, The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has compiled and illustrated a security guide to support newcomers and seasoned professionals who are considering or are […]
Many of us have heard of tintype photography, but few probably actually know the process or have ever seen it. In this video, photographer Mark Zimmerman straps a GoPro to his head and goes about making a wet plate collodion photograph on aluminum. Zimmerman goes through the whole process from preparing, to shooting, to developing: […]
If you’ve never seen a high-end fashion photo shoot before, then take a look. I’ve seen dozens of other photo shoots of products and models, but never one that gives you the same sense of hecticness that this one does. It’s obvious that a lot of work goes on behind the scenes to set up […]
If you’re considering a water sports themed photography session, this next video is specifically made for you! Directed by Jason Maughan, the video reflects on this particular experience from commercial photographer Erik Isakson. He tries to explore the dynamic athletic motion mixed with water. Be sure to take a look if you’re curious about the results. Isakson describes his […]
One of the main questions aspiring photographers ask professional photographer Neil van Niekerk is what they can change about their light setups to instantly improve their photos. Having the advantage of years and years of hands-on experience, van Niekerk has deduced the answer would be the direction and quality of light. In the following hour and half long tutorial, […]
Although the world of photography is enveloped in a digital mist, photographers still print their work regularly. Photos that are printed are often considered special and are cherished. Many find their way to top galleries and make up the décor of many homes and businesses by being hung on the wall. If you intend to […]
To some, the act of post processing is every bit of an art as the act of taking the actual photograph. In the case of architectural photographer Irene Kung, one may even argue that is where her creative abilities are at their highest. Kung has called her photographs nothing more than snapshots, most of which […]
After watching the award winning short film, Mountains In Motion, you may find it hard to believe the project was conducted on a shoestring budget by artists who had never met before. The film, which incorporates multiple photographic techniques, is a stunning example of timelapse photography. As you probably know, timelapse photography is a type […]
From the Profoto Master Series comes this interview featuring Greg Heisler, a veteran Time Magazine photographer with over 70 covers under his belt. In the video, Heisler details his experience creating a portrait of late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, contrasting it with his session, in the same trip, photographing Israeli prime minister (at the time) […]
