South Florida photographer, Ben Hicks, can consider himself fortunate after having been present for the hatching of a nest of Loggerhead sea turtles and subsequent adventure to make it to sea. Without overheating or becoming lost before they find water, just making it offshore is a dangerous chore for the hatchlings. They also risk becoming […]
Renting out a space for a photo studio can be costly and is the main reason that many photographers choose to set up their own studio inside their home. But just because your studio is in your home doesn’t mean you can skimp on good photography gear. However, good photographer gear doesn’t have to be […]
New tools, improved performance and more. Aurora HDR is now up to 2x and 4x faster on MacOS and Windows computers, respectively, and is now compatible with the brand-new Loupedeck+ photo editing console. There are some bonuses included for the launch plus new users can save an extra $10 using the coupon code picturecorrect at checkout. […]
While it’s common practice in photography to attach your lens to the camera before shooting, there are some beautiful exceptions to that rule. The unique perspective added by the lens, whether inverted or right side up, lends a different kind of filtered effect. In the photo below, photographer elkie3 used an inexpensive wide angle/macro filter […]
Have you ever tried taking a picture of a friend and told her to “just act natural?” While attempting to take the second shot, did your friend look right into the camera? Have you ever wondered how street photographers manage to capture candid shots of their subjects? Most of the people in street photos seem […]
There are five lenses I believe every indoor photographer must have in their kit. It doesn’t matter whether you shoot Canon or Nikon, or whether you shoot crop or full frame. These five are must haves for capturing emotion and action in low light. If you’re still using a variable speed, package zoom lens then […]
In photography, as well as in any other visual art form, light plays a key role. And it should be considered a critical compositional element. Lighting for architectural photography, as well as for interior photography, can be very demanding. The light defines the space or structure of the building. Lighting for interiors is much more […]
In Understanding Light: Book One it talks about the physical properties of light: how it moves, how it changes, and how it reacts. They also talked about how it affects the human mind, and the importance of shadows. In Understanding Light: Book Two it concentrates on how a photographer uses light as a tool for […]
Tilt-shift photography, or miniature photography, can make a huge bridge look like a tiny miniature toy. Photographer Raphael CloudWhisperer67 shot this famous London bridge last year using a tilt shift lens. The lens can tilt, which gives the miniature effect and helps you control your focus on multiple planes and shift, which can help minimize distortion and is often used in […]
These days, everyone’s a photographer, from the studio owner shooting weddings on the weekends, to your cousin with an iPhone. Cameras are more widely available now than ever before, and many people are discovering a love for photography. Some even choose to pursue it as a career, taking on photography courses or a full degree […]
