Another shining example of timelapse photography has recently been released, this time from a photographer who spent eight days cycling around London with the sole intent of capturing photographs to compile the timelapse video, Restless Nights, which you can enjoy below. Hoping to capture the “hustle and bustle” spirit of London, Paul Richardson had to […]
Models are undoubtedly beautiful people, but with all the airbrushing, buffing, lighting, and re-shaping capabilities Photoshop offers we often question the reality of the photos of models we see in magazines.
Star Effects from Topaz is designed to help you bring out the best of any light sources in your photograph. With a variety of options for modifying sources of light, you can easily add a creative or dramatic flare to lights or reflective surfaces to draw attention. Found here: Topaz Star Effects There are some photos […]
Some of the most beautiful and moving photography in the world is the photography done in outer space. For the vast majority of us, space exploration is an impossible dream, but thankfully, there is no shortage of astronauts willing to document their extraterrestrial experiences and share them with the world: Australian filmmaker David Peterson has […]
The flash unit is a very sophisticated device, yet very valuable to the outdoor photographer. Sometimes nature just does not provide the best light and using flash can improve it. Whether you need flash in combination with the natural light or need to create light where there isn’t any, this book is designed to cover […]
We are very excited that PictureSocial, the photography network, is rapidly approaching the 1 million photos uploaded mark and our admins have been looking through the hundreds of thousands of truly stunning photos that were uploaded this year. With careful consideration, we chose these as the year’s best. This is a list of some of […]
Various photographic techniques each have their own ups and downs, ins and outs, and so on. I want to talk about some of the simple things that you can do to prepare yourself for a long exposure photograph. Night – Lets say you are photographing a landscape scene at night, and hoping for the moving […]
Timelapse photography is impressive to watch; it makes the viewer feel as if they are traveling through time. But like anything so impressive, of course, it takes time and patience to create. San Francisco photographer Matt Maniego says that he spent about a year making this stunning timelapse video of his city: Inspired by the […]
You’re probably familiar with timelapse photography, in which still photos (taken with a stationary camera) are compiled to create the effect of motion and change. Hyperlapse photography takes the concept a step further, by moving the camera to create an effect similar to a tracking shot. Australian director Selina Miles has used this technique to […]
It’s always inspiring to hear about ways in which we can use photography to help others– to bring a smile to their faces, or to help them see themselves in a new light. The Mimi Foundation’s book of photos, titled “If Only For a Second,” is a wonderful example of such a project – watch […]
