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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 […]
Short lighting, by definition, refers to when the main light illuminates the side of the face that is turned away from the camera. This lets light fall on the narrow side of the face leaving a shadow on the broad side of the face, which is facing the camera. The actual position of the light […]
You’re probably already aware of filters and the amazing creative potential they bring to your photography. A lot has already been written on this website about different types of filters and their specific uses. If you’re still trying to figure out if you need one, Doug McKinlay shares this informative video. By the end of […]
Here are some spooky photography ideas & tips to capture your friends this Halloween. 1. Use a white light flashlight (the kind you’d take on a scout’s trip) to ‘light paint’ your scene and subject while using a long exposure (30 seconds, 1 minute or go for even more if the night is suitably dark, […]
Halloween is a great time for some spooky portraits. So why not take inspiration from Halloween and do some spine-chilling photo shoot? Photographer Gavin Hoey from Adorama takes us through how to get some scary images in a small home studio: Props for Halloween Photo Shoots Get the look of a blood-soaked bandage by soaking […]
Here’s my two cents on the “you don’t have to have expensive lights to create beautiful portraits” topic—an attempt to harness multiple catchlights in a subject’s eyes. I’ve been shooting at Dale Heise‘s studio with some awesome Profoto lighting equipment for a while. Right now, Dale is in the process of moving into another space, […]
You could consider real estate photography to be a sort of product photography. That’s because the intention of both genres of photography is to help businesses sell. It is thus equally important in architecture photography that you present the final image in the best way possible. Editing thus becomes a key part of the process. […]
