I think it’s safe to say the majority of people don’t grow up dreaming of what it would be like to live in a van. In fact, many parents use that scenario more as a deterrent than a motivator. However, it was exactly part of filmmaker and photographer Adam Nawrot’s dream: Nawrot spent a month […]
With his mastery of manipulating Turkish landscapes, photographer Aydın Buyuktas has created a whole new way to view Istanbul. While stunning in itself, this captivating photo is actually part of an entire series of pieces for the exhibition Flatland/Duzulke. The series contains a variety of photographs capturing bazaars, bridges, canals, skate parks, and more. With the […]
Whether you’re producing photos for books, fashion catalogs, product pages, multimedia, or any other use, it’s important to understand how to capture a great photo on a pure white background. Although at first glance working with a pure white background may seem easy, that’s far from the case. While you may not be working on as […]
Not every photography studio offers the perfect lighting. In fact, many storefront studios tend to have massive windows, which can ultimately affect your photography. To help alleviate this issue and provide better control over your ambient lighting, the Koldunov Brothers (Alexey Koldunov and Victor Koldunov) created this helpful daylight control system tutorial: Controlling ambient light […]
Yummy food, the great outdoors, breathtaking sunsets. Camping is a favorite getaway for millions of people every year. Thankfully, along with these wonderful trips, come plenty of opportunities to shoot outdoor photography. It doesn’t matter if you’re into nature photography, astrophotography, or just capturing images of the family, when you go camping, there’s something for […]
One of the most common mistakes beginner photographers make is by concentrating too hard on their focus point or subject and neglecting the rest of their image. While the subject is an essential part of your photo, your background is just as vital. The background is an incredibly important control in your image that will guide […]
Becoming a successful photographer takes more than capturing a great shot. You also need to be able to edit your photography to fit the requested specifications from your client. To help understand a little bit more about this amazing software editing program, photographer Nathaniel Dodson created this helpful step-by-step tutorial on 30 of the most […]
Out at sea, in the forest, at work, or on top of a building; there are a wide variety of places photographers shoot their photography. Working in various locations (sometimes alone), it is important to keep your safety in mind. Take this amazing image by DarknStormies: While this photo is undoubtedly a great shot, it also […]
This helpful tutorial is part one in an educational series on The Slanted Lens about the laws of light. Photographer Jay P. Morgan covers a variety of photography aspects based on principles taught by Charlie Potts at the Art Center College of Design. Morgan has built upon these lighting laws that he learned 25 years ago […]
It doesn’t matter who you ask, anyone who has been to Horseshoe Bend understands the area’s natural beauty. Located near Page, Arizona, Horseshoe Bend is part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. It’s one of those places that will have an impact on you when you see it in person no matter how many pictures you’ve seen: […]
