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 […]
Smashing wine glasses together isn’t just about making a colorful mess; it’s about getting the settings on your flash and your camera perfect to freeze wine droplets in mid-air. Gavin Hoey gives us a tutorial on how to set up your flash and your camera for a perfect frozen object, and he also shares some […]
The eBook industry has skyrocketed recently as more people acquire tablets and other digital reading devices. Many high quality photography eBooks are now available that offer extremely valuable information. For photographers they can be especially helpful for ongoing training because they are digestible on a computer and then can also be carried for reference on location via […]
Macro photographers love to photograph flowers, insects, and snowflakes, but did you know some also love collecting and shooting toys? Seattle-based photographer Shelly Corbett has a collection of over 1,000 LEGO pieces and plans to shoot all of them. The Bryan Ohno Gallery in Seattle is holding an exhibition featuring three artists from around the world […]
Awkward photos tend to go viral across the internet, and while you may get a chuckle out of them, you certainly don’t want your wedding photos popping up on a “Top 10 Awkward Photos” blog. In this video, wedding photographer Jasmine Star gives a few pointers on how to pose your bride and groom comfortably to […]
Bokeh, or the quality of the out of focus area in a photograph, is an easy way to add interest to your images. By making a bokeh filter for your lens, you can have more control of your photograph by giving the out of focus lights in the image almost any shape you wish. The […]
