Photographing guys can be challenging, because as a portrait and wedding photographer, I spend all of my time taking pictures of people who are not models and don’t know how to pose. To make things more difficult, most of my male subjects don’t even like to have their pictures taken. With that being said, I […]
As a photographer it’s important that you know your rights when out shooting in public. They vary from locale to locale, so if you plan on travelling to a foreign country, be sure to read up on the protocol before you arrive. While your legal rights as a photographer may not always be granted, as […]
Photographers make magic happen using a wide range of interesting techniques. Some popular wizardry now being spread around is levitation photography, where objects and people appear to float in the air. While there are many ways to accomplish these shots, such as having your subject jump really high, a little bit of software, such as […]
Creative photography often involves using a variety of techniques to add dramatic effects to a photograph. One such technique is referred to as bokeh. Bokeh is the technique of adding intentional “fuzzy” areas within a photograph. This technique should not be confused with photographs that are out of focus due to poorly balanced settings. Creating […]
We all know the intro music and the TV stars behind classic shows, but most of all, we know the cars. The A-team and Knight Rider have two of the most famous cars in television history. Mr. T and his team had their GMC van, loaded with guns and ammunition, and Michael Knight had the […]
If you think that professional-grade portrait lighting can only be achieved with multiple light sources, think again. Photographer Jay P. Morgan demonstrates the many looks that one can get from using only one light source coupled with multiple reflectors. In this instance, the lone light source is a Dynalite strobe head. He makes it look […]
As with running any business, there is always the risk of legal issues arising. One common occurrence is the loss of images due to card malfunction. A client who has their images lost can spell big legal trouble. If you are not protected such as with a photography contract, clients may have the legal authority […]
With the power of Photoshop and other photo manipulating software, it’s not hard to create a convincing fake image. This can be good in terms of art and creative outlets where image manipulation can serve to break through many limitations. However, it can also produce false evidence in courts and generate misinformation through the media. […]
If Yogi Berra were a photographer, he’d probably tell you that 90 percent of a good shot is half luck. Michael Chung experienced that cocktail of good fortune and proper exposure for himself last week when he sat down to process his images for a timelapse of the annual Perseid meteor shower. He stumbled onto […]
To be a successful photographer, you have to be resourceful, adaptable, and quick. In this video, SLR Lounge shows you an example of how to embrace limited time and resources. This specific situation includes a personal engagement photo for a couple that involves their car in the shot. With only 15 minutes left, the shot […]
