How fast can you change a camera lens? In this short demonstration, Jasmine Star, an international wedding photographer, shows how she swaps out lenses on her Canon 5D in about six seconds: A bag that’s easily accessed seems to be the key to Star’s quick technique. She uses an ONA Brooklyn Camera Satchel, which has […]
Effective photographers… Don’t expect their camera to do all the work. This means saying goodbye to ‘Auto’ and bravely using other modes such as Aperture Priority or Manual. Read the camera manual—several times—to get familiar with their gear. Gradually work through various functions and features on their camera. Take control of their camera, and the lighting […]
There are few natural phenomena more popular than the picturesque Aurora Borealis. During recent years there’s been a huge influx in tourism to countries such as Norway and Iceland, where many hope to get a glimpse of “the lady in green.” In this article, I’ll give you five tips to locate and photograph the Northern […]
Street photographers often shy away from making portraits because they don’t want to impose on people. Creating remarkable street photography portraits isn’t as scary as you may think. By making a stranger’s portrait you may also make their day. Be confident in yourself. Know your camera intimately. These are two of the most important aspects […]
In this article, we discuss how we expose for a white wedding dress to keep its details and minimize or prevent color shifts. All photos were taken with a Canon 6D in RAW using a Canon 70–200 f/2.8L IS at f/22 on a tripod. Direct sunlight during the morning golden hour with no clouds was […]
Here are ten common photography mistakes to avoid to take your photos to the next level. Mistake #1: Combining Light & Shadow A good example of the mistake of combining light and shadow into photographs can be seen when family photos are taken outdoors. They might be in a really nice location, but the one […]
Bird photography is one of the most popular types of photography—and for good reason. There are few things as stunning to look at as a cardinal perched on a tree limb blanketed in snow, or as adorable as a group of baby geese taking their first steps in the springtime sun. Because of the size […]
1. Work with real people In an effort to reduce costs and boost the authentic appeal of an image, it has become increasingly common that real people (as opposed to professional talent) be used for stock imagery productions. One advantage is that real people are more likely to be willing to sign model releases since they […]
Wallace Wyss is both a working photojournalist and a fine artist. Here he explains how he uses light to create “art” with photographs, which are then used as inspirations for his oil paintings. I wear two different hats. I attend car shows, from “cars’n’-coffee” informal events to the world’s poshest concours d’Elegance. My role is […]
Photography is slowly taking over the world; it’s everywhere. Take a look at social media. Facebook, Twitter & Instagram are packed with photography. For this reason, quality photography is becoming important to social influencers, advertisers, and just about everyone in order to captivate and lure in audiences to websites, businesses, or blogs. Buying a new […]
