It’s always interesting to see the “World’s First” of something, and today people have been saying this is the world’s first photo of an ocean wave over lava captured from within the tube. That right, lava! I believe looking at this photograph reminds us of two things: First, that nature is amazing, and second, photographers […]
Let’s face it, lighting equipment can be pretty expensive once you add up all the power supplies, light stands, light modifiers, power packs, slaves and whatnot. This is where DIY and nice guys like Kevin Kubota come in. The video below explains how to make your own lighting scrims inexpensively with a quick trip to […]
Vignetting is a decrease in brightness of a photograph around its edges which are furthest from the centre of your photograph — Not only is the brightness of the photograph comprised in this darkened region but vignetting can have a negative effect on the accurate saturation of your timeless artistic work as well. Interestingly the […]
If you prefer a good dose of humor mixed in with your photography tutorials, look no further. Kai, from over at DigitalRev, is here to teach us about using flash to capture dust, or in this case, baby powder, in mid-air. Kai’s dust dancing video tutorial is inspired by a series of similar photographs taken […]
The process of creating a photograph is different for every photographer and hearing those different stories can be a great source of inspiration. Below, you can watch a visual telling of how fine art photographer, Jessica Backhaus, uses her imagination and obsession with light as the driving forces behind her work. Join along as she […]
Everyone loves a good success story. With a growing number of amateur photographers looking to make the transition to professional, this particular success story may be of interest. When Ed Mullholland, who studied economics at Rutgers, was invited to his first fight, he decided to bring along a camera and snap a few pictures for […]
Selecting the perfect DSLR lens can be a daunting task, especially with the plethora of options available on the market. Whether you’re a beginner just stepping into the world of photography or a seasoned professional, understanding the nuances of different lenses can significantly impact your images. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the key […]
A lot of times new photographers hear about the golden hours or feel that natural light is too tricky to work with so they get discouraged. Corey Rich helps us understand how to make natural light work to your benefit and use it as a back light to make your photos look outstanding from sun […]
No one has ever been satisfied with the photo on their driver’s license. We all thought it was just bad lighting or the stress of actually having to be in the DMV that contorted our faces into scowls. Thanks to a video created by The Huffington Post we now know the truth: the DMV photographer […]
Photographers take thousands of photos in no time at all, but it’s not everyday you snap something worth calling your “favorite”. For some of us, we only have a handful of favorites in the course of our whole career. Perhaps they even occurred before behind the scenes videos were created: For Jerry Ghionis, he was […]
