Ready to hone in on your subjects in an entirely new way? Free lensing is an interesting effect that’s easier to pull off than it looks. Photographer Chris Turner explains how it’s done in this brief tutorial: Essentially, this technique involves shifting your camera’s entire plane of focus by shifting the position of the lens […]
“I spy a shovel, a long silver chain, a little toy horse, a track for a train…” Does this riddle sound at all familiar? If so, chances are you’ve paged through an ‘I Spy’ picture book at one point or another. Since the iconic series launched in 1992, the books have been distributed to millions of […]
As ironic as it may seem, it’s not uncommon for photographers to feel a bit camera shy. Even the most talented image-makers often struggle with self-portraiture. Admittedly, bearing one’s soul to the camera can be an intimidating feat. However, as photographer Kutova Kika explains, self-portraits don’t have to be scary: As it turns out, a […]
There’s not much more captivating than well-executed street photography. However, approaching the candid genre can be a major challenge. Though photographer Hyun Ralph Jeong may not make his living off of street shots, he’s passionate about getting out and about with his camera. Here, he shares his motivations and personal philosophy in hopes that you […]
Today’s image isn’t the result of a specialized filter or selective coloring. At Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression, blue flames naturally erupt from the ground. For the past few years, French photographer Olivier Grunewald has documented volcanic hotbeds, but few locations are quite as brilliant as Dallol volcano: National Geographic once dubbed Danakil, which is at the […]
Don’t believe everything that you hear. There are plenty of myths that run rampant throughout the photographic community. Even the most experienced professionals have a handful of beliefs that simply aren’t true. Luckily, landscape photographer Nigel Danson has taken the time to dispel some of the most widespread falsehoods among professionals: Here’s Danson’s in-depth take […]
Ready for a crash course in color? Photographer Tony Northrup takes an in-depth look at what goes on inside our cameras and how, exactly, our images are made: First, it’s important to understand how color works. Believe it or not, colors are all in our head. In reality, we’re constantly bombarded with light coming in […]
As any avid shutterbug can attest, photography is not a 9-5 job. Your work is far from complete the second you press the shutter. There’s always gear maintenance and prep work that needs to be done before the next adventure begins. Not to mention a never-ending queue of raw files waiting patiently for a digital facelift. No […]
The only thing braver than treading waist-deep into a dark swamp frequented by alligators? Headed into said waters with a few thousand dollars worth of camera gear in tow. Luckily, teenage photographer John Kraus of Satellite Beach, Florida, is undeterred by the obstacles his environment presents. By hopping straight into the waters outside Cape Canaveral, […]
When beginners see the finished product of a professional photo shoot, it’s easy to get intimidated. Viewing a polished piece and not seeing the same as soon as you press the shutter button can be disheartening. “Picture-perfect” doesn’t happen overnight – first, you have to understand what it takes to become a photographer. Photographer Hayden […]
