What is Bokeh? How do you pronounce it? Sound it out and you will likely not get it correct. Here is a very short and cute video on how NOT to say “Bokeh,” followed up by the correct pronunciation: Simply enough, if you are not familiar, Bokeh means fuzzy or out of focus. It is an […]
If you’re the typical digital photographer, you have to wonder if there is a faster way to learn how to use your camera. The owner’s manual is written by a technical writer often not a practicing photographer. Follow these step-by-step, using your manual as a guide and you should be taking pictures in no time.
Becoming a photojournalist may have its perks, but the form of employment is increasingly becoming a high risk endeavor. With suicide bombing, information technology breaches, and various other hostile situations on the rise, The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has compiled and illustrated a security guide to support newcomers and seasoned professionals who are considering or are […]
Many of us have heard of tintype photography, but few probably actually know the process or have ever seen it. In this video, photographer Mark Zimmerman straps a GoPro to his head and goes about making a wet plate collodion photograph on aluminum. Zimmerman goes through the whole process from preparing, to shooting, to developing: […]
If you’ve never seen a high-end fashion photo shoot before, then take a look. I’ve seen dozens of other photo shoots of products and models, but never one that gives you the same sense of hecticness that this one does. It’s obvious that a lot of work goes on behind the scenes to set up […]
If you’re considering a water sports themed photography session, this next video is specifically made for you! Directed by Jason Maughan, the video reflects on this particular experience from commercial photographer Erik Isakson. He tries to explore the dynamic athletic motion mixed with water. Be sure to take a look if you’re curious about the results. Isakson describes his […]
The thing with wildlife documentaries is that you can’t get too close to the animals for fear of losing a limb. Another reason is because you want the animals to act as naturally as possible, and a lens poking out from behind the bushes can raise some red flags that they’re not alone. Special cameras […]
Last year saw a lot of crazy and interesting photos floating about the internet, and since viewing them all would take…well, more time than any of us should probably spend on the internet, we’ve brought you the top 10 (okay 11) viral photo of 2012. This album has everything from Ridiculously Photogenic Guy to that […]
New York photographer Brian DeFrees recently set out on a roadtrip around the United States with the goal of creating a timelapse to chronicle his journey. He traveled 12,225 miles while capturing a photo every five seconds with his Canon 60D. Take a moment to watch this video, which will carry you across the United […]
One of the main questions aspiring photographers ask professional photographer Neil van Niekerk is what they can change about their light setups to instantly improve their photos. Having the advantage of years and years of hands-on experience, van Niekerk has deduced the answer would be the direction and quality of light. In the following hour and half long tutorial, […]
