Hiring a photographer for a special occasion is a common occurrence when it comes to weddings, graduation, or the birth of a baby, but in Varanasi, India you can also add on funerals and getting a portrait of your dearly departed. On the Ganges River, hundreds of bodies are ceremonially burned each day by family […]
Have you ever seen a fire-breathing dog or a headless gymnast? Check out this album of shots showing perfect timing as well as some forced perspective shots that trick our brains into seeing something that’s not quite right. Thrown in are some beautiful photos of natural phenomena where the only way to have captured it […]
Who doesn’t have five minutes to help get the word out for their photography business? Here are five quick tips that will help you get a lot of promotional opportunity out of your daily routine. 1. Get More Out of Your Email What you did: Wrote an email to friends trying to explain why you […]
As the rise in popularity of forced perspective photography continues to grow, we’re seeing more and more creative examples of the art form. Pause for a moment and see if you can figure out how this photo was captured without Photoshop (the answer is below): Not only are the forced perspective photographs we see in […]
Many photographers know how to use their camera and their lights, but not all will know the ins and outs of working in a studio. There are several little things to know that will save you time and create a safe environment to work in. So whether you’re working as a studio assistant or you […]
Can’t afford those expensive studio lights for you photography setup? Why not use flashlights? That’s what a group of photographers did to create some stunning images for the social media site HeartStories. Production designer Rachael Currie came up with the idea to solely use flashlights to paint the scene, and with a long exposure and […]
Behind the scenes videos can be a great way to to get a feel for different types of photo shoots. They give us an insider’s perspective on how things are done on set and can inspire us to get out and take some photographs ourselves. The behind the scenes video Dan Horne made documenting his photo shoot […]
There are beautiful homes with superb design, architecture, and lighting. And there are homes that lack all three of these. The goal of a residential interior photographer is to make even the ugliest home look appealing. This guide will cover how to choose the right equipment, use proper lighting, prep a home for a shoot, […]
We all want our photographs to be tack sharp, right? Photoshop can help with that, but there are a bewildering number of choices when it comes to sharpening your images. Deke McClelland is here to demystify how Photoshop’s sharpening filters work: How to Sharpen Your Photos in Photoshop When preparing to sharpen an image, you’ll […]
One of the most photographed scenes in the world is the beach. The reason? The locale is beautiful by nature. People are usually relaxed and having fun and are not “stiff.” A combination of the first two reasons. This means that beach photography can be either landscape or portrait photography—or a combination of both. Unlike […]
