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The exposure triangle — formed by aperture, shutter speed, and ISO — is a key component of photography. However, while your aperture and shutter speed affect exposure physically, ISO works a little differently. In this video tutorial, David Bergman explains the top characteristics and differences between base and native ISO. How Does ISO Work? Your […]
In this article we’ll cover photography tips for overcoming the winter photo doldrums with water as icy streams, freezing rain, icicles and snowflakes: 1. Icy Streams A quietly running stream won’t make “tenacious grace” but after it thinly freezes over, it may sculpt the underside of the ice with the gently running water and any […]
Welcome to the world of focus stacking, where even the most blurry foregrounds can become crisp and in focus! In this video, photographer Mike Smith takes us through the process of focus stacking a landscape. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, this technique is sure to come in handy when you want to […]
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To create lens flare, you need to do the exact opposite of what you would normally do with a key light—aim it straight toward the camera. Mark Wallace from Adorama demonstrates how he does it: For this shoot Wallace uses a 50mm f/1.4 lens wide open. His shutter speed is set at 1/160 of a second. […]
On this day, photographer Adam Karnacz was hoping for a cloud inversion, but unfortunately it didn’t happen. However, as he was walking up a hill, he saw a grove of trees with a beautiful frost on them, and decided to go there instead to capture some photos. Adam set up his camera, a Canon R5, […]
The late great Galen Rowell once advised us to look to the edges of environments, and there we would find many successful images. Where the land meets the sea must be by far one of our most fertile hunting grounds. Ever since we were children, given a bucket and spade, a long summer’s day and […]
From Sports Illustrated to touring with Bon Jovi, New York City music and sports photographer David Bergman has definitely made a name for himself in the photography industry. With over 20 years in the business, Bergman has figured out a wide variety of tips and techniques to fine tune his craft. In this quick and […]
In today’s photo tip, let’s talk a bit about color. Color can make or break an image, depending on how it is used. This article will discuss a color concept that is a big time compositional rule – but may be new to you… To get more engaging, better landscape photography – include people wearing […]
Portrait photography is a people-persons game — but throw in a couple, and your skills may be tested! Posing pairs involves a deeper understanding of composition, mood, and human interaction — especially if the two are not professional models. Whether for a fashion shoot or romantic memento, Emily Teague has some insightful tips to share […]
