An art gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico sent out disposable cameras around the country and compiled the results into an art show representing the decisive moment. The show, titled Present Company Excluded: or the Disposability of the Decisive Moment, took place last year at the Santa Fe Gallery. With the disposable camera already on […]
Being able to freeze the movement of water at precisely the right moment requires good timing on the photographer’s behalf, but also very good lighting. The professionals over at Aurum Light Studio have pretty much nailed the art of water photography down to a science, and luckily for us, they’ve produced a behind the scenes look at one […]
These iconic images of space are actually black and white, and you’re about to see how they get colorized. The Imaging Team Lead for the Space Telescope Science Institute, Zolt Levay, explains how he uses Photoshop to add the color based on the images’ light wavelengths from different elements: Levay noticed that some of the Hubble’s […]
At a recent Google+ photography conference Peter Hurley provided more great tips on how to take headshots. When his presentation, The Art of The Headshot, went live, the folks of Google+ made it one of the most viewed of the series and with good reason–it’s chock full of information on one of the most overlooked areas […]
It seems strange, but did you know employing a flash when taking photos outdoors will give you sparkling, vibrant images? Well, it’s true. Back in the days when I was starting out as a photographer, I learned that using flash for daylight pictures really improved the quality of my pictures. I practice this method in […]
Part of becoming a great photographer is understanding the science behind how photographs are captured in the first place. Dylan Bennett makes that task a little bit easier with his simple explanation of the f-stop. In a brief video, Bennett teaches us all about f-stops by using handy visual aids such as charts and drawings. […]
Take a look at the photograph below and ask yourself, “How was it created?” At first it looks like it’s a beautiful shot snapped from the sidelines on a racetrack, but then you notice the blurred background suggesting that the camera was actually moving with the car. But how is this possible? It seems that […]
A hot button discussion in the photography industry lately is around providing free work for high profile clients who offer “exposure” as their payment. This can be tempting for a lot of photographers who may think it will get a foot in the door and boost their public profile. Many professional photographers have strong opinions […]
This is an article targeted toward beginners just starting out. It’s not very technical information, rather it focuses on some simple yet important tips that beginners should consider. With that in mind, I would strongly advise you to read through the whole article, even if you’re an average amateur, just to freshen up on the […]
Ever notice how the food you buy from McDonald’s tends to look a bit well, underwhelming, compared to the giant-sized photographs of their burgers they use on their menus? If so, rest assured your curiosity doesn’t stand alone. A Canadian woman emailed the fast food giants to ask them the exact same question. McDonald’s graciously responded […]
