Taking great landscape photography isn’t just about finding a beautiful space and snapping your camera’s shutter. It’s more so about understanding the elements that help a beautiful space translate into a beautiful photograph. One of the most important factors in creating a captivating photo of a sprawling space? Depth. As photographer Nick Page browses through […]
Want to squeeze a little something extra out of the photographs you’ve already taken? Creating GIFs to go along with still photos is a great way to really get people’s mouths watering. Skyler Burt of We Eat Together takes us through step by step to show just what goes into melding your favorite frames into […]
A great photograph is about balance. Many of us carefully calculate composition, and plenty of us spend hours location scouting for compelling backdrops. But, all too often, photographers overlook creating compelling foregrounds. Often the first thing people see when gazing at a photograph, the foreground is a hook to pull viewers deeper into your images. […]
What does it take to pull off a top-notch fashion-forward photoshoot? Over the years, F-Stoppers co-founder Patrick Hall has developed certain strategies to get through fast-paced assignments with a multitude of moving parts. In the following video, you’ll get an inside look at his approach step by step. From necessary gear to tweaks in post-production, […]
One of the greatest variables dedicated landscape photographers have to accept is the weather. You can spend hours scouting locations and thousands of dollars on the best possible equipment. But even the mightiest photographer is powerless when pitted against Mother Nature. Obviously, the weather has a dramatic impact on the light, and in turn, our […]
Three hours in powdery snow and subzero wind chills isn’t for everyone. On the contrary, most of us would prefer to stick around inside and shield our gear from the inclement weather and harsh elements. But, for photographer Pierre T Lambert, a quiet cold evening proved to be a source of excitement and inspiration. Using […]
More often than not, there’s much more to food photography than meets the eye. Sure, a delicious plate of food may seem like an easy subject to work with. But what appeals to our stomachs doesn’t always appeal to our eyes. Color, lighting, and composition can all influence whether a dish looks good enough to […]
Let’s talk about sales. It’s not the most glamorous aspect of working as a professional photographer, and it’s a point of contention in many client relationships. But, no matter how unpleasant the subject may be, it’s necessary to talk through for those hoping to promote their photography as a business. Pye Jirsa kicks off this insightful […]
Learning how to perfect your photo edits is not something that happens overnight. However, getting past some of the most common hurdles that beginners struggle with is a lot easier than you may think. Photographer Sawyer Hartman hasn’t always boasted the world’s most impressive edits, but he has noticed some of the most frequent editing […]
Low light photography is a struggle for most beginners for good reason. Without sufficient light, it’s naturally difficult to make a usable exposure unless you’re capable of keeping your body entirely still for prolonged periods. Luckily, getting the hang of the process is far from impossible – you just have to know how to compensate […]
