A lot of people have bucket lists. Some are travel-related or experiential; others involve personal or career goals. But photographer Piotr Wancerz tackled a European travel bucket list for Topdeck Travel, and he documented it in pretty epic proportions. A sequence that begins with a would-be traveler flipping wistfully through a travel guide suddenly immerses viewers in […]
Anyone can take good photographs, regardless of experience, training, or even equipment. What it all comes down to is how well a person understands the art of taking a photo. And as it turns out, there really are only a few things that are absolutely essential. Now, this article might not launch your National Geographic […]
While today’s cameras are technical marvels, they can be temperamental. The thin memory cards that store precious photos can be even touchier. Taking your best ever landscape shot or hundreds of great wedding photos is fun, but the shots can be ruined if your memory card is acting glitchy. The memory card not working is […]
Like all good nature photography, rainforest photography relies on your sensitivity to nature and light, more than on expensive equipment. Of course you need a decent camera, and you must know how to use it. But the quality of your photos does not depend on the price tag on your camera. As long as you […]
Everyone likes to take pictures, but some people really love it enough to make a photography career their whole goal. Whether you plan to work for someone or create your own company, you are going to need to know a few things before you get into the business. Photography is a great hobby that could […]
Children are the most wonderful subjects to photograph. They can make you sweat blood, stand on your head, max out every emotion of frustration, helplessness, and exhaustion you have ever had — and then make up for it all with their innocent exuberance, gorgeous open smiles, and their beautiful young faces. Often the pleasure of photographing children […]
As you think about becoming a professional photographer, it is easy to get caught up in taking photos. While this is important, it is also essential to have a checklist of what every professional needs. Here are five essentials: 1. Portfolio A photographer’s portfolio is her most important asset. A portfolio should represent your best […]
What makes a stunning portrait? Is it the individual being photographed? Is it the color? Perhaps it’s a good photographic lens. In fact, there are lots of factors that go into whether or not a portrait turns out well. Nevertheless, there is one significant ingredient to success: lighting. Lighting, especially in portrait photography, helps to […]
What sort of person goes to a photography workshop? The answer cannot be simple, as people are not simple. Motivations There are a variety of reasons for even considering a photography workshop. The obvious one is education—the desire to learn something. That just gets us into a whole new field as there is so much […]
Have you ever asked a random passerby to take a picture of you, handing your camera to this person? The situation is especially common when you are exploring new travel destinations. Even if you are not traveling alone but want to be captured in a picture together with your partner or friend, you need somebody […]
