It’s one thing to admire a photographer’s work, but it’s entirely something else to replicate it. Oftentimes, you will hear people remark that a photographer has “the eye” for it. Yet, that makes it sound like a predetermined ability instead of acknowledging that amateur photographers can study and experiment composition to improve their landscape work. Photographer […]
Photographer Jordan Matter is rather experienced in finding creative ways to photograph dancers. And he wants to convince his viewers that the kinds of dance photos that will go viral are easier to pull off than they look: Dancer The first step is finding a dancer who is willing to take some risks for amazing photos. […]
Are you looking to clean up your noisy images and prevent the grain from ruining your future pictures? The Koldunov brothers have shared a method to reduce noise created while shooting dark photography. The listed steps are easy to follow. Here’s how to get started: Take 10 similar shots of your scene. Open the images […]
Has your photography or cinematography work lost its appeal? Photographer Peter McKinnon wants to inspire you with some ideas for breaking out of a creative rut. If you ever fall into a rhythm that becomes repetitive and starts to feel more like work than creativity, these tips could be very useful: McKinnon normally shoots his portraits […]
How are men supposed to pose for photographs? It can be very difficult for some men to be in front of a camera. So, Pye Jirsa from SLR Lounge created this video to deliver five posing tips for men: According to Jirsa, you want your male subjects to expand their presence and express masculinity. Here’s how […]
Are you hesitant to buy more gear for your photography endeavors? There are tricks you can follow to work around the upfront cost of buying equipment for a studio. Jay P. Morgan wants to show you how to turn your bathroom into a softbox! Ready? Here’s how to get started: First, put a piece of […]
Many beginners hesitate to purchase lighting equipment because learning to properly set it up and use it can be daunting. But there’s no need to fear it! Mark from The Photographer Academy explains how photographers with new lighting gear can better understand speedlights: What is a Speedlight? Speedlights or Speedlites (depending on the brand) are portable […]
Long exposure nighttime photography has many variables that can affect how you position yourself, frame your shot, and utilize equipment. An exposure that’s too long will capture the blur created by the movement of the stars around you. One that is too short won’t let enough light in to pick up all of the stars […]
There are many jobs out there that definitely aren’t for everyone. Some require being underwater, underground, or well above the rest of us climbing a tower or building. For those who do the climbing, they put their safety at risk to complete construction and engineering projects that would certainly stop others in their tracks. The daring […]
Are you stumped on how to add some creativity to your portraits? The Slanted Lens demonstrates how Jay P Morgan includes gels in his photography work to add color to the shadows. This is a highly effective tactic that can add powerful atmosphere and tone to your work, depending on your arrangement of lighting and color […]
