Beauty and the Beast fans, you’ll be impressed by this one. Benjamin Von Wong is well known for taking portraiture to a whole different level—and for his extravagant style. It isn’t surprising to find out that he’s a fan of Disney movies. He was quite excited for this shoot: The epic photo shoot was born […]
Selfies are a part of our everyday lives. They were also present at Miss Universe Pageant, and one has stirred up quite the controversy, as Jon Stewart explains: What exactly is this selfie that’s “causing a stir” all about? Well, take a look for yourself: If you’re confused, don’t worry. So are we. The “shocking” […]
Ever wondered why your shots are over or under-exposed even though you have set the proper settings for the light meter readings? Pye from SLR Lounge has the answer: Over and under exposure tends to be the result of the meter taking readings from the wrong things. If you set your camera to spot metering, […]
Taking pictures in the desert can be an extremely rewarding experience for both seasoned and amateur photographers. Apart from showing people that you have actually traveled to the desert, you can also be the proud owner of some wonderfully artistic photos. The desert has a certain majestic and a serene quality that lends itself to […]
Ansel Adams is widely recognized as a master of photography, greatly in part by his now famous landscape portraits taken throughout many the United State’s National Parks. But, Adams was also a talented portrait artist and fine tuned musician. The two part documentary below that takes viewers on a journey into the mind of the […]
“I am travelling to all seven continents of the globe trading my services as a photographer for life’s basic necessities. No currency, no contracts, only my camera and an eager smile.” These are the words of photographer Shantanu Starick, who shares his experience with living the Pixel Trade project in this fascinating presentation: Starick is […]
We’ve shared quite a few fantastic outdoor timelapses with you. Today’s video, created by Chris Field, is just as impressive—perhaps even more so, since it was created entirely in the photographer’s basement: Field uses a couple of Fuji cameras (the XE-1 and XM-1), coupled with Nikon’s Nikkor 60mm f/2.8 macro, Nikkor 50mm f/1.4, and Nikkor […]
How many times have you struggled with getting the proper exposure? Your camera has built in features to help you out, but you have to learn how to use them before they’re of any use. Arthur Morris provides a great tutorial for using your camera’s features to master exposure: Metering Mode First and foremost, Morris […]
You don’t need a huge studio lighting setup to get professional results. Joseph W. Carey proves that all you need is a speed light to get started with flash. Watch his in-depth presentation to see how you can shoot big with a small flash: Carey considers himself to be an available light shooter, and he […]
If you’re mesmerized by space travel and the exploration of space, you’re in for a treat with this photo: On September 6, 2012, Stephen Confer captured this image of the Space Shuttle Endeavour riding piggyback on a 747, accompanied by two other jets which look like bodyguards. Sadly, this was probably the last flight the shuttle […]
