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Something I heard on a podcast years ago (I can’t remember which one) stuck with me until now and it’s always in the back of my mind when I’m thinking about what to shoot next. I don’t think I’ve talked about it before, so let me give you the basic concept so that you too […]
The advent of digital photography had a revolutionary impact on how we take pictures in the field, but not all of the changes in our workflow are necessarily positive. In the video below, photographer David Bergman points out a surprising bad habit that can cause us to miss great shots: “Chimping,” or repeatedly looking at […]
Travelling with photographic equipment can difficult, but travelling without photographic equipment could be considered a waste of a journey by any photographer who truly loves taking pictures, so here are some handy tips that should take some of the stress out of travelling with your camera equipment. It may seem like the most obvious piece […]
Auto exposure bracketing (AEB) is an excellent—yet surprisingly overlooked—feature on most DSLR cameras. Few people know about it and even fewer actually use it. In this video, Mark Wallace explains the nuances of auto exposure bracketing. Let’s delve right into the what, why, and how: What is Auto Exposure Bracketing? Auto exposure bracketing, or simply […]
Have you ever been on a once-in-a-lifetime trip with beautiful scenery, but the photos you captured were nothing but average? This new 280-page eBook by seasoned pro Dave Williams is designed to show you how to capture stunning photography on your next trip and more. It is currently 67% off today for the first 500 […]
The right lighting is key to any shoot, but you can do much more with it than illuminate your subject. Everyday household items are ideal tools to use to bend the light, casting unique shadows on your subject. Gavin Hoey is passionate about teaching photographers everything he knows about the trade. Yes, including how to […]
Here are 6 composition tips that I’ve often overlooked in the past and have to consciously remind myself of… But when I do remember, they always improve my photos, so hopefully you find them useful too. 1: Put something in the foreground and something in the background. It sounds very obvious, but it’s shocking how […]
One of the key markers of stunning macro photography is image sharpness. A little camera shake, too much depth, or an out-of-focus corner of the subject can really ruin an image. You want to get every detail, which requires an advanced understanding of your camera’s settings. Yes, including flash and focus bracketing — which Andrew […]
Today’s tutorial kindly comes to us from Gim Liu, author of the new book After Dark Photography (readers outside the US can also get the book here). In this lesson, you are taught how to create a photo where the motion of hot embers from steel wool flying through the air are displayed as streaks […]
Wedding days are one of the most special days of a married couple’s life. That’s why hiring a professional photographer to capture the day is usually top of their list. Lindsay Coulter’s husband trailed her as she photographed a full wedding day, from getting ready to the reception. Here are some of the tips and […]
