When you use powerful lights behind a model’s head, several issues arise. One of those issues is that light passes through the subject’s earlobes. Luckily, there is a quick fix for that, and you don’t even need Photoshop to do it. It’s easy; all you need is some gaffer’s tape. And as Glyn Dewis says, […]
As you probably know by now, no lens is perfect. The key to making the most out of the lenses you have is to find their sweet spots. Joel Grimes explains what that means in this video: Every lens suffers from optical imperfections. Not imperfections like damage or mechanical defects, but imperfections caused by aberration […]
Taking photos of skiers and snowboarders in action can be a tricky endeavor. Being prepared to get the shots you want can make for a much more satisfying experience for both the athlete and the photographer. Corey Rich offers basic advice that you can use next time you find yourself on the slopes: 1. Look […]
Bokeh almost always looks awesome in portraiture. Photographer Jay P. Morgan shows us how to combine an awesome Christmas light setup with flash to create some festive portraiture: As you can see from the video, this type of shot requires some planning. First of all, you need to find the proper exposure for the ambient […]
How do you celebrate Hanukkah when you have access to extremely powerful lasers and high tech laser guidance systems? Like this, of course: On December 21, 2011, a Hanukkah menorah lit up the Hiriya landfill, a former waste disposal site near Tel Aviv. The site, now called Ariel Sharon Park, became a giant holiday display […]
There are always times when you’re bored at work. Most of us just waste time while we wait for the minutes to pass. Others, however, get extremely creative and resourceful. Two employees at Squarespace in NYC decided to recreate famous paintings using just things found around their office, and (what looks like) their smartphone cameras: […]
We’ve all been disappointed and frustrated by blurry photos. But what exactly causes the blur? And how can you keep it from happening? Tony and Chelsea Northrup have taken the most common mistakes that cause blurry photos and squeezed them into a very helpful video: 1. Camera shake Motion blur occurs when your shutter speed […]
One thing that you should always keep in mind when you plan a photo shoot—whether as a client or a photographer—is safety first. Apparently, somebody overlooked that little detail during this bridal shoot at Myrtle Beach: Jarrett Hucks‘s enthusiastic client thought she had a fun idea when some horses happened upon the shoot location. Luckily, […]
Most aspiring photographers start out with natural lights and then move up to speedlights, mostly due to portability, price, and the fact that they can double as studio flashes. But there is a point in time when you’ll consider upgrading to a studio flash, and there are a several reasons to do so: Most photographers […]
What makes a great photo great? It’s not all about the lighting, the equipment, the technicalities we as photographers tend to get so wrapped up in. A truly great photograph is so much more than that. It will posses the ability to stop a person in their tracks for a second look. Such as in […]
