Zak Noyle, a world class surf photographer, has made his way to into our hearts already, and the photograph below only goes to show why. His photographic eye doesn’t fail him, even when faced with one of the most dangerous surf breaks known to man. Taken while on a surf trip to Teahupoo, Tahiti to […]
Mount Timpanogos, or “Timp” as some would call it, is the second highest mountain in Utah’s Wasatch Range. It towers over the Orem, Pleasant Grove and Provo area and is quite the prominent figure against the landscape. At 7000 feet from the valley floor, the sight certainly draws the attention of both locals and tourists […]
Professional photographer Ed Verosky’s eBooks have been very popular with our readers. Check them out if any of these topics interest you. Found here: Verosky Photography eBook Library Basic Lighting for Portrait Photography – for any photographer interested in better lighting 100% Reliable Flash Photography – to help you achieve beautiful light in any situation Boudoir […]
So you have access to two really cool (and expensive) sports cars, your crew, your camera, and your lighting gear. What do you need to make some awesome photos? Awesome locations. Though your subject is the focus of your shot, the background can make all the difference in the final image. For instance, if you […]
Back in May, Adobe made the decision to end perpetual licensing on some of its software (most notably Photoshop), forcing many users to convert to the subscription based Creative Cloud option. This meant no more paying a one time fee for Photoshop and using it as much as you like. If users wanted to use […]
It’s easy to take earth for granted at times; we often forget that it is made up of living things. However, the pair of GIF images below are breathtaking examples of just how alive our planet is. According to the maker, the images portray the heartbeat of earth. Others have described the animations as the […]
When most people hear the word umbrella, they think rain. When photographers hear the word umbrella, they think 72-inch shoot-through parabolic bounce for key and a 45-inch white bounce for fill. Umbrellas can be very useful lighting tools in the studio, especially since they come in so many different finishes, shapes, and sizes. Whether you’re […]
Occasionally my friends who have recently bought a DSLR ask me whether they need an external flash for “better” photography, especially for indoors. So I thought I explain where external flashes can really make the difference and make your photos stand out from “pop-up” flash photographs. Higher end cameras don’t even have built-in flashes due […]
Nowadays people will rarely step out of the house without their smartphones tucked safely into their pockets or handbags. The amount of photos taken with smartphones is now staggering. Ivan Cash came up with the concept of approaching strangers and asking them, “What’s the last photo on your phone?”: The results are an eccentric mix. […]
If you’re new to photography, you’ve probably heard the term depth of field and wondered what it means and how it can help you take better pictures. Whether you are into portrait, landscape, sports, wedding, or other forms of photography, depth of field is an important concept you have to understand. It’s not complicated to […]
