In a previous article, I discussed shooting with the light at the subject’s back, creating a “halo” lighting pattern. Aside from being a particularly stunning light pattern, it automatically eliminates one of the biggest problems we have as photographers: squinting and closed eyes. With the light coming from the rear, the face is in shadow, […]
Capturing that perfect moment when the surf hits the sand, curls up, and splashes takes a lot of patience and the ability to snap a picture at precisely the right moment. That’s what photographer, Larry Beard, has done in this image: Taken in Newport Beach, California, the image perfectly captures the sea foam spray, but […]
14 years ago Serge Ramelli started doing cityscape photography. It literally became a passion overnight – for 20 years he had been dreaming of doing something artistic with his life and photography was going to be it. He bought all the books he could find on the subject and started taking photos. But the first […]
Camels have been missing out on the selfie game all this time—until now. Photographer Hossam Antikka snapped this selfie with his friends in Perkash in Giza, Egypt, not knowing that the happy ungulate took the opportunity to flash his toothy smile for the camera: Antikka and his friends spent some time feeding the camel and giving […]
Photography can be a fun and exciting activity for all who have a passionate interest in learning camera fundamentals. I have done photography from the time I was perhaps five or six years old watching my father shoot then do his own black and white darkroom work. I’m a photographer and illustrator and have a […]
Tulips are only in bloom a few weeks out of the year, so if you love photographing them as much as I do, you have to hit the tulip beds running—or at least with a plan. Like roses, no two tulips are alike. But the fun part is, unlike roses, every type of tulip is […]
Looking for the perfect photo project can sometimes be as challenging as searching for the perfect shot. Personal photo projects are a good way to motivate yourself to shoot more pictures, stretch your creativity, or even support the causes that are important to you, but how do you find the right ones? What do you do […]
Refined photography uses distinct lighting strategies. Knowing what to look for is essential when the goal is a unique and artistically stylized photograph. To be creative you have to know the basics. Creating a foundation from which to build on your basic expertise requires close attention, experimentation, patience, and passion for your media. Photography sets […]
For taking top-class snapshots of your pet, you don’t have to be a professional photographer. Just by keeping a few essential things in mind, you can easily capture outstanding shots. Let’s learn how to take better digital photographs of pets. Try to capture your pet’s unique personality Each pet has a unique personality. Some are […]
We already covered bride photography tips. Now it’s time to discuss the groom. Photographing the groom seems to fall into two categories for me. Either I don’t get to be with the groom until he arrives at the church/ceremony room, or I’m flitting between the bride and the groom because they’re in the same location getting […]
