Don Bartletti has spent the past 36 years as a photojournalist. For a quarter of a decade, he’s maintained an integral position at the Los Angeles Times. Despite years of experience under his belt, Bartletti is anything but jaded. His photographs still manage to capture the excitement and vibrancy packed into life’s fleeting moments: Sourced […]
No two photographers see things exactly the same. Some people choose to capture what’s going on around them. Others bring their ideas alive in front of the camera. But all of that aside, there are a few points that virtually all professionals in the field can agree on. For instance, across the board, you’ll find […]
For quite some time, photographers and models have enjoyed a mutually beneficial, codependent relationship. Image makers will always need subjects, and models will always need someone there to capture them at their best. In order for either party to find work, a solid portfolio is a must. Therefore, any aspiring model’s first step toward building […]
Still have a bit of last minute Christmas shopping to get out of the way? Don’t sweat it. The folks at COOPH have come up with a handful of personalized photo presents your friends and family will be ecstatic to receive this holiday season: 1. The Photo Cube For the puzzle fanatic in your life, […]
Considering just how commonplace cameras have become in everything from our phones to our computers, it can be difficult for many amateurs to understand that there’s much more to the art of photography than simply pressing down on the shutter. Many beginners are surprised to learn just how hard it can be to nail down […]
Chances are greater than not that you’ve heard about the rule of thirds at some point. After all, it’s one of the first things most photographers are taught about composition. But have you ever heard of the rule of tenths? There’s really not all that much to the rule of tenths. If you understand the […]
For great lighting, you don’t have to relegate yourself to the studio. As seasoned photographer Jay P. Morgan demonstrates, it’s possible to get some really breathtaking results with direct sunlight—if you implement the right techniques: This shoot, on the Southern California shore of Bombay Beach, utilizes the blaring sun as a means of implementing a twist on […]
Looking to have a little bit of fun with your camera this holiday season? As it turns out, all it takes is a spare set of string lights to really bring a photograph to life: Irene Rudnyk shows her followers just how easy it is to put together an imaginative setup from the comfort of her […]
The programmers at Adobe have done an excellent job at making Lightroom accessible and easy to use. But don’t be fooled by the software’s straightforward appearance—there are a few tricks and shortcuts that most users overlook entirely. Anthony Morganti reveals a particularly useful hidden tool that is sure to impact the way Lightroom devotees go about making […]
Ever wondered what that tiny, mysterious button located toward the bottom of your camera’s body is for? ZY Productions provides an answer to the age old mystery: Believe it or not, that tiny little button allows you to preview an image’s depth of field in-camera. Some users press out of curiosity and aren’t able to observe […]
