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Spaceflight captivates large audiences because of the cost, danger, and excitement involved. Each launch requires the intense attention to detail carrying over from the work done during the months and often years prior. A photograph such as this displays the wonder and spectacle of each successful launch. The beautiful launch arc is a testament to […]
Very rarely do the independent photographers that make up the paparazzi get portrayed in a positive light. In fact, legendary Italian film director Frederico Fellini once claimed that the word itself was rooted in the annoying buzzing of an insect. Generally considered callous and invasive by the general public, it’s much easier for the outsider to […]
Most of us know that the golden hour gives us some of the best light for portraiture, yet what to do when it’s a dreary, cloudy day? In the video below, photographer Vanessa Joy shows us how to get around the gloom and add the beautiful golden hour light to our images, regardless of the […]
Landscape photography, despite the supreme challenges that it poses, is often the first subject of interest picked up by budding photographers. There’s so much of it all around us that it’s no wonder. These days with improved digital cameras, timelapses have become a major obsession for landscape photographers. Danny MacRostie is one such photographer, and […]
National Geographic photographer Cory Richards brings his baggage with him whenever he does his photography. Instead of shunning it, he gives in to the vulnerability that helps him show the humanity in his work. The stark difference between a subject who poses for the picture and someone who is captured in his or her natural element […]
Finding the right setting for a landscape shot pays off, as shown in this wonderful image of two perspectives above and below the water. This work is unique because of its creative use of color and light that paints two different pictures in one image. The attention to detail helps display the contrast between the […]
For landscape photographers, sharpening is a touchy subject. It has its benefits as well as its pitfalls. For example, sharpening without introducing black and or white edges around a subject can be a real challenge. In this video, Jimmy McIntyre demonstrates a workflow to sharpen your images without adding unsavory edges: When we sharpen our images we […]
Sometimes the sterile surroundings of a studio aren’t best suited to show off a product or still life. Just as a colorful backdrop can completely transform the tone of a portrait, the surface on which a subject rests can make a significant difference. The tabletop is a texture just about everyone is familiar with and is a […]
When it comes to photographing pets, the sky is the limit. If they can sit still long enough, you can dress them up in bows, hats and tiny clothes, and organize a mini photoshoot, but there’s nothing like capturing our furry pals in a more natural setting. Doing what they love and are born to […]
Getting amazing macro shots really comes down to the minute details, and many of these can be difficult to see with the naked eye. Dust, hair, lint…all of these can affect the final image if they’re not caught during post-processing. Luckily, there are a few presets you can create in Lightroom to find and remove […]
