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In a recent tutorial video, photographer Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography takes us on an insightful journey into the world of ‘staged street portraiture’. A shift from the common candid moments often associated with street photography, Pickett emphasizes the value of engaging with subjects to create powerful, unique images: According to Pickett, there is […]
This article is based on concepts from The Art of Portrait Photography if you want to dig deeper for further training. There are three modes of non-verbal communication in humans. The first and most apparent is facial expression, including using our eyes and mouths. The second is body language—how we position ourselves. The third is […]
A frame within a frame is one of the most interesting composition techniques in photography. By enclosing your subject within a physical frame, you can direct the viewers’ interest to your subject. The following image by photographer Nathan Ackley is an amazing example of beautiful composition: Ackley took this image at a library in Shanghai, […]
Focal length is the distance between the optical center of a lens and the point where it converges a beam of light to form a sharp image. In photography, the focal length of the lens determines the field of view and the magnification of the subject. Understanding focal lengths and their uses can allow you […]
In the pantheon of street photography, steam emerging from city manholes and subway vents has always held a prominent position. The ethereal wisps billowing from the city’s underbelly impart a distinctive, often otherworldly, aesthetic. They can create an element of mystery, drama, or even romance, underlining the urban narrative in a most compelling way. So […]
Thanks to cameras and skillful photographers, we can get a glimpse of our beautiful galaxy. Photographer Varun Sheel took this image of the Milky Way rising over Quabbin Reservoir, and it’s jaw-droppingly beautiful: Sheel took the image using a Nikon D3300 and Sigma 18–35 f/1.8 Art lens with a Hoya Red Intensifier Light Pollution filter. He […]
Urban photographer Clifford Pickett has taken us on a visual journey to The Oculus in New York City in this recent video, delving into the art of symmetry in architectural photography. Pickett’s insights on this powerful compositional technique shed light on how photographers can take stunning photos by observing and manipulating symmetry. Here are the […]
Photography is a form of art that allows you to freeze a moment in time, to capture a view, a mood, or a perspective. One of the most rewarding forms of this art is skyline photography. It presents an opportunity to capture the soul of a city, showcasing the juxtaposition of nature and man-made structures. […]
It only happens a few times a year. Chicagohenge, where the sun’s rising and setting lines up perfectly with the city’s east-west streets: Captured by a Chicago photographer with his Nikon D3 and a 70-200mm lens. The beautiful image was snapped with a 1/100 of a second shutter speed, at ISO 200, and f/4, giving […]
Professional photographer from Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography, recently shared his insightful approach to capturing light’s fascinating nuances in an urban environment. His tutorial delves into the intriguing concept of ‘pockets of light’ and elucidates how they can be used to create compelling, dramatic results in photography: The core essence of Pickett’s technique lies […]
