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Interesting Photo of the Day: 10-Minute Exposure of Yosemite Valley

Interesting Photo of the Day: 10-Minute Exposure of Yosemite Valley

Friday, January 26th, 2018

You’ve heard it said that it’s difficult to take a bad photograph in Yosemite National Park—especially in Yosemite Valley. Most park visitors create essentially identical photos from established viewpoints, but landscape photographer Phil Hawkins‘ gorgeous long exposure of the valley on a misty winter’s night is unlike anything we’ve ever seen: Hawkins has spent the last 29 years of his career […]

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DSLR Auto-Focus Tutorial

DSLR Auto-Focus Tutorial

Friday, January 26th, 2018

Just how does your camera’s auto-focusing system work? ZY Productions gives the rundown: The auto-focusing sensor is located somewhere at the bottom of your camera. When light passes through the sensor and then hits the reflex mirror in front of the sensor, most of the light is bounced up to where the pentaprism (or pentamirror, […]

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Simplification & Negative Space in Photography Composition

Simplification & Negative Space in Photography Composition

Thursday, January 25th, 2018

Simplification and negative space are two terms that are closely related. You can’t talk about one and ignore the other. But what exactly is simplification? And how do you explain negative space? Ted Forbes shares his take on the subject: Simplification Simplification denotes reducing the elements in your composition down to a bare minimum—just what […]

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Northern Lights Photography Tips

Northern Lights Photography Tips

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

Aurora borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, is a pretty incredible phenomenon that displays the real beauty of nature. The light display is especially cool if you’re a photographer (whether you’re an amateur enthusiast or a pro), as it provides a perfect scene for an excellent shot. Here, Stockholm based photographer Micael Widell shares […]

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8 Tricks for DIY Photo Filters

8 Tricks for DIY Photo Filters

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018

If you love taking artistic pictures, you probably use filters to help create interesting and dynamic still images. However, professional filters can be quite costly and may set you back a penny or two. But you don’t have to go that route. With a few household items and a little imagination, you can create your […]

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How to Work with Wedding Photography Clients

How to Work with Wedding Photography Clients

Monday, January 22nd, 2018

Few things are more certain to snag a gig than a positive impact on a potential customer. Unfortunately, knowing exactly how to smooth talk a client isn’t second nature to most photographers. If you’re still learning the ropes and working to master your wedding pitch, here are a few pointers to take to heart, courtesy […]

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Interesting Photo of the Day: A Fisherman Casts His Net

Interesting Photo of the Day: A Fisherman Casts His Net

Sunday, January 21st, 2018

The world is filled with terrific photographers unknown to the world, usually because they don’t speak perfect English or live in parts of the world where only a handful of artists can scrape together a living. Suloara Allokendek from Jakarta, Indonesia, is one such person. You probably haven’t heard of him, but his collection of breathtaking images […]

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How to Convert a Photo to Black & White Using Photoshop Calculations

How to Convert a Photo to Black & White Using Photoshop Calculations

Sunday, January 21st, 2018

The best thing about Photoshop is that there are innumerable ways of getting the exact same result. For example,if you want to convert an image into black and white, you probably know more than one way of doing it already. This trick by PiXimperfect is, however, a new one to me; it involves using Calculations […]

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Tips for Connecting with Photography Models

Tips for Connecting with Photography Models

Saturday, January 20th, 2018

For many photographers, the task of working with others can prove to be just as difficult as figuring out the the technical intricacies of a camera and its accessories. Assuming a model knows what you want without communicating is ineffective, while barking out orders to talent can easily translate to unease on and off camera. It’s […]

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Travel Photography in the Real World

Travel Photography in the Real World

Friday, January 19th, 2018

Many articles discuss the best practices for travel photography, and many of them, while providing worthwhile advice, tend not to take into account the fact that conditions are not always perfect for making photographs. The sky is not always blue, the crowds of tourists do not always clear a path for you, the light is […]

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