For photographers, one of the most exciting parts of an adventure is all of the pictures that are made along the way. Unfortunately, before every journey begins, travel photographers are forced to make the impossible choice of which gear to take along. In a perfect world, it would be possible to take it all and […]
In the farthest reaches of Vermont, the bitter cold winters can be long and drawn out. So, when the first signs that the sleet and snow have finally come to an end appear, it’s cause for most New Englanders to celebrate: Just one day before Jennifer Hannux of Northeast Kingdom Photography snapped this picturesque pastoral […]
Have you noticed that beginners are apt to overestimate their skills, while experienced professionals are more likely to underestimate their true abilities? Believe it or not, there’s a name for this phenomena: the Dunning-Kruger Effect. Photographers are by no means immune to this cognitive bias. If you don’t believe it, just go back and look […]
Experimenting with double exposures—that is, two or more compositions merged into a singular frame—is an excellent means of sparking some creativity. Unfortunately, it’s not always as easy to accomplish as it was in the days of film. Back before today’s digital camera, creating an exposure on top of an existing exposure was as easy as […]
Spring has finally sprung, and today’s interesting photo shows just how beautiful it can be once the snow melts for good and the world comes back to life. Peering out of the morning mist, prepped to bloom with the rising sun, this field of tulips captured by Albert Dros brings in pops of yellows, reds, and […]
With a career spanning decades, photographer Ormond Gigli accrued an impressive resume that most people could only dream of matching. He contributed his editorial work to the likes of Time and The Saturday Evening Post. He made portraits of the biggest celebrities of the 50s, 60s, and 70s; everyone from Marcel Duchamp to Judy Garland to President John F. […]
To the inexperienced eye, today’s interesting photo may appear to be, at first glance, evidence of life on Mars. Perched atop a dusty red rock and framed by a purple celestial night sky, a mysterious neon figure holds up gangly arm. So, understandably, the first word that comes to a viewer’s mind is “otherworldly.” But, […]
No one is born a photographic genius. Even masters of the medium have to go through a great deal of trial and error to develop a unique sense of style. As a seasoned professional, Evan Ranft is all too familiar with the mistakes that often plague beginners. Luckily, he’s got a few sage pieces of advice on […]
While traditionalists may be quick to denounce the merit of iphoneography, the fact of the matter is that the tiny camera installed on our cell phones is by far the handiest tool a photographer has at their disposal. Nothing can match the portability and ease of use of a smartphone’s camera while retaining the same […]
It’s no secret that dogs around the world have long held the title of man’s best friend. But, in the case of Momo the border collie, a dog can act as an artistic collaborator as well as a constant companion: Although Canadian artist Andrew Knapp studied graphic design as a younger man, he always retained an interest in […]
