In this instructional video, renowned portrait photographer Damien Lovegrove shows us how to achieve a striking effect using a reflective background with an on-camera flash. This technique works great for portraiture, fashion and beauty photography: Lovegrove has chosen a background of stainless steel with swirling patterns on it. Shooting with a Nikon D300, a 14-24mm f/2.8 […]
Digitally manipulated images get a lot of heat across the internet, but does that mean they are any less artistic or awesome? In the case of the photo below, which was created with an app called PIP Camera, the image is still a creative piece of art that has inspired other photographers to try their […]
Mixing fire with anything highly flammable seems like a disaster waiting to happen, but it can add an interesting twist to product or still-life photography if executed correctly. The movement and energy of fire can create several different effects, from light trails to rippling flames. This is photographer Von Wong’s attempt at creating an eye-catching […]
Seemingly one of the trickiest aspects of photography to get your head around is the aperture of your camera’s lens. Be it a highly expensive pro lens or the zoom on your point and shoot (most point and shoots control aperture for you), the aperture of the lens will control aspects of your photography in […]
You may have seen these two photographs being shared around the Internet. They strike at something very profound in us, although we might not know exactly what it is. The Tuscan highway glows with lively warmth at a cool, meandering pace, while the Swedish/Norwegian border is cold and biting, but exhilarating. The images are completely […]
Architectural photography is an art form in itself. It takes a photographer with a keen eye to capture the beauty and showcase the architect’s design in a single photo. Photographer Julius Shulman was one of the most well-known architectural photographers. He prided himself in not only creating an incredible image of a building, but also […]
Professional photography Andy Lim conducts SimpleSLR hands-on digital photography workshops, from beginners to advanced levels: 1. SimpleSLR Complete Photography eBook Bundle The first one is great for beginners and the others offer lighting instruction and case studies of complex scenarios which any level of photographer would find helpful. I really like how his case studies with […]
Before I begin, I just want to warn you of my Nikon bias. Although I’ve previously owned Sonys and used a number of Canons, my preference is now Nikon. To be honest, it’s not because I think Nikons are better, it’s more to do with the choice of lenses and lens compatibility with different models […]
If you’re a hobbyist, they want to help you take better images, and really capture the important things in your life. This is probably the most important type of photography that can be created right now. Be stoked. If you’re a pro, they want to help you create a successful business that makes you happy. There […]
Buildings and structures are more than just the materials of which they are made. They serve a purpose, whether industrial, ornamental, or pedestrian. Frankly, they are great subjects to photograph. Iconic structures can be a monument to an important event or even become a landmark and symbol of an entire city or country like the […]
