There is a myth that you can only get great outdoor images either very early or very late in the day. The “sweet hour” is best just before the sun goes down or comes up. Those are spectacular times to photograph, but you can still get great images any time of the day. You just […]
Natural lighting in photos can give off a pure vibe that artificial lighting often has trouble providing for you. There are several techniques you can use when using natural light photography. The lighting of the sun can create many stunning spectrums of colors throughout the day that could result in beautiful photos. However, with this […]
If you are new to photography you have probably only recently learned about the concept known as “bokeh”. It is Japanese in origin and refers to blur or a blurry quality, and in photography it is a very recognizable technique. Let’s first understand the fundamental differences between soft focus and bokeh. In soft focus photography […]
A sunny day is a perfect day to capture great images. With fair skies and the sun smiling, you have all the time to shoot and capture just about any scene or object you like. Whether you want to take photos of people, landscapes or objects around you, you can do so at your own […]
If you’re developing a new photography project, it can only prosper if you have an audience, followers, and customers. You have to find the right buttons to push. Obviously you need a viable product to sell or you won’t be able to keep your audience’s attention. A comedian wouldn’t derive great satisfaction from an empty […]
NY Street photographer James Maher recently finished a 2nd edition of his popular Essentials of Street Photography eBook. And then was promptly locked down due to the Coronavirus and has been unable to continue with his workshops, tours, events, and portraits business. He is still selling eBooks though, and is currently offering his eBook at […]
In order to run you through the process of building your own IR camera, I will use the steps taken to modify a Kodak EasyShare CX7330. It is a typical compact point-and-shoot digital camera from several years ago. Things to keep in mind about our project requirements: We want the functionality of a basic IR […]
Most people want to do special effects with Photoshop but like all tools capable of advanced work, it pays to get the essential basics under your belt first. Here is my recommended list of the 6 basic essentials any Photoshop beginner should learn: 1. Learn the image analysis tools – The Histogram, The Eyedropper, and […]
Photography is all about capturing the best moments possible and trying to make them last forever. But what happens when the photo is old, tattered, or ruined by something like water? Worry no more! There are ways to preserve and bring that photo back to life. Aaron Nace shows you how in this video tutorial: […]
We’ve been doing a lot of photo editing over here during the lockdown, and this critically acclaimed course has once again been a great companion and reference. Could make for a great quarantine project. Designed to help users go from merely editing photos to creating amazing photo-art fit for print & canvas. We reached out […]
