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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. […]
Rembrandt lighting was named after of the great master, who often used it in his own portraits. The idea is to create a small inverted triangle of light on the subject’s cheek that is opposite the light source. This is very flattering (especially for people with prominent cheekbone structure) and was often used in old […]
Birds — with their multi-colored plumage and unique behaviors — make fascinating subjects to photograph. That said, they can be tricky to capture, particularly when in flight or even alert on land. Award-winning photographers Tony & Chelsea Northrup have some handy tips to share. Whether you’re just starting out or a pro, they can help […]
While getting started with photography, we come across a ton of resources that tell us what to do and what camera settings we should use to take better photos. But did you know that there are certain camera settings that are better off when disabled? Yes, you read that right. This is why many professional […]
The difference between a photographer and a snap-shooter is determined by the ability to consistently achieve the desired outcome through the use of tools, techniques, and artistic vision. Quite often, available light is not sufficient to fill your subject’s shadow areas, or the light may be too intense for your desired outcome. The best way […]
When we think of taking macro photos in nature, most of us imagine photographing flowers and other vegetation, or even some insects. But that’s not what we’re talking about in today’s exciting video. Today we have photographer Colby Brown who’ll show you how you can take your macro photography to the next level by working […]
