What makes a great studio photo? The right light? The right model? The right equipment? How about something less tangible such as passion or seduction? In the next video, commercial celebrity, fashion, and beauty photographer Matthew Jordan Smith shares some insights of his job: Make your photo shoot a great experience Use music, food, and nice […]
Mobile photography has made huge strides in a short time. We have this great powerful device in our hands or pockets now with all the extra tools and software needed to capture, edit and distribute our images in an extremely efficient and flexible manner. These devices output high enough quality images for commercial stock applications […]
Recently we’ve posted several videos about photographers getting creative with light painting. It seems to be the popular thing in photography lately as it combines photography and drawing/painting together into one medium allowing for greater artistic potential. And since it’s so easy to do, there’s no reason not to try it. So if you’ve ever […]
Craig Kolesky takes us on a behind the scenes journey in which he photographs professional BMX rider Sifiso ‘Skizo’ Nhlapo. To get a more out of the ordinary experience, he takes the rider away from his regular tracks and places him on a dusty, rugged South African downhill track: As you can tell the photo session is split […]
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the sunrise, but I rolled out of bed, grabbed my gear and hurried out the door to grab this one in the early hours “Sunrise over Queenstown”: Details: Canon EOS 5D Mark III with EF 24-105mm L Lens @ 47mm F/5, ISO 100 Used bracketing settings to capture 7 […]
The paparazzi has always been a topic of hot debate. Issues of privacy and fame are constantly argued between groups who lie on opposite ends of the spectrum. But in the mess of it all, Kevin Mazur, a Rock & Roll photographer, has taken the time to create a documentary about the paparazzi and all […]
Have you ever had an idea or concepts for a photo project but didn’t know where to start or how to make that dream into a vivid reality? This might be one of the most common issues among young photographers: a lack of means to create most of the photography works they imagine. And it also might be […]
Remote TTL flash systems are nice and slick but they are expensive. Each flash can cost hundreds of dollars plus there is the cost of stands, umbrellas or soft boxes and more. But, what if we could achieve something similar without a huge outlay of cash? We can build such a system and it could […]
Sometimes it can be tricky coming up with new ideas for portraits. You try changing the model’s poses, the model’s clothes, the background, the lighting, the props, but you crave something that will make your photos look unique. It can be frustrating, and you might even get so fed up with trying to think of […]
The make-a-wish foundation, one of the word’s most praised charity organizations, takes full responsibility for today’s interesting photo of the day. For over 30 years, they have been enriching the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions by granting their most desired wishes, and thus fulfilling their souls with hope, strength and joy. That’s precisely […]
