The beauty dish is a studio photographer’s dream come true. Producing a soft yet direct light, the results of this modifier prove that its name is not unwarranted. Here, photographer Miguel Quiles shows off some basic setups that best illustrate the capabilities of this tool: There are two ways of employing the beauty dish—with and without a grid. Believe […]
Lying beneath the water’s surface is a world of opportunity that photographers are only just beginning to explore. The images produced by submerged cameras appeal to sports photojournalists and fine artists alike, who can experiment with suspending subjects in gravity defying poses and positions. With the right set of tools, techniques, and creative ideas, underwater […]
It’s likely that you’ve seen Jeff Widener‘s most iconic image. Featuring a single man staring down a street filled with armed military tanks, it’s been praised by people around the world as a symbol of strength and defiance in the face of oppression. Though the themes within the photograph resonate universally, few people consider just […]
Who doesn’t love photographing kids? With a subject so full of energy and life, it’s difficult to get a bad shot of a happy child. Nevertheless, as Aaron Nace proves in this tutorial, there’s always room for improvement: Though the image that Nace started with was adequate, applying a few tweaks to the image details ultimately made […]
A sense of movement can make for dynamism and excitement in a still photograph. Unfortunately for many photographers working in small studio setups, movement often isn’t conducive to the stationary lighting and limited space available. One way of creating the feeling of movement in an image while keeping a model perfectly in place is through introducing […]
A color chart is a tool that’s easy to underestimate. It’s not nearly as complex as most of the gear photographers keep on hand. In fact, more often than not, a color chart is little more than a plastic card adorned with Pantone swatches. For this reason, many photographers are shocked to learn just how […]
Are you looking to spice up your photography? You might want to hold off on buying the pricey camera accessory you’ve had your eye on. Objects that are found in virtually every household can be given new purpose as photographic tools with some creativity and a small bit of careful application. Listed here are some everyday items […]
Looking for a way to capture the beauty of winter without subjecting yourself to the conditions that come along with it? As Gavin Hoey demonstrates, even the smallest of studios can be used to create a convincing cop of the harshest snowy conditions: Listed here are five simple tips that can give your photographs the look and […]
If you’re at all familiar with American history, it’s likely that you’ve heard of the Rockefeller family as well as their endeavors throughout the 20th century building some of the most iconic structures New York City has to offer. Perhaps even more well known than the Rockefeller’s themselves may be an iconic image taken at […]
Paradoxically, photographer Brian Hart claims that the images he produces aren’t really photographs. Instead, he thinks of his light source as a pen, while his camera serves as a piece of paper. In truth, Hart paints with the light in a way that differs from other professionals in his field. By utilizing a technique that employs a dark setting […]
