Here is a collection containing over 130 of the most interesting and most talked about images from 2012. Not all of the images are from the past year, but they are all photos that have recently been brought to light and created quite a conversation on social media sites: It’s amazing how, in a world […]
In this video, Sandy Nicholson has some interesting models in his studio. An African Hornbill, a Flamingo, a Lynx, some hedgehogs, and two tortoises pose in front of his camera: Taking pictures of exotic animals is the distant and slightly weirder cousin of pet photography. But don’t worry, most of the common pet photography guidelines still apply. […]
Star trails are beautiful, and have an almost surreal look. All you need to photograph star trails is knowledge of the right technique and a bit of patience. If you have wondered how to create strikingly good star trail images, you’re in the right place! In the tutorial shown below, Tony Northrup shares with us […]
Restaurants have begun prohibiting their customers from taking pictures of their food, the New York Times reports, citing several renowned chefs. Taking pictures of food is nothing new, but the growing number of diners who come to restaurants armed with cameras of all sorts has triggered photo bans all over the country. Just look up […]
Sunsets, rainbows, waterfalls and fireworks: what do they have in common? They have been used countless times as backdrops for marriage proposals. For photographer Alex Rivest, it was the aurora borealis: Against the stunning views of the Northern Lights, he got down on one knee. This natural light display can be seen in high latitudes […]
In this video Gavin Hoey shows how to make two very different self portraits using a Canon 60D with the exact same lighting setup for both shots: The main difference between the two portraits is the background: a black background for the low key portrait and a white background for the Photoshopped portrait. If you […]
Although most professional photographers aren’t very keen to perform wedding photography jobs, it is a fact that this is a one of the most lucrative areas in photography industry. The market is filled with millions and millions of photographers—some are very good with great careers while others can’t pass over the mediocre level. But that […]
In terms of artistic mediums, photography is a relatively new form. Many of the composition techniques used by the Old Masters are major influences to the way we see and create photography in modern times. In the following hour and half long seminar artist and photographer Adam Marelli delivers an informative presentation on how photographers incorporate the […]
We, the people, love the internet, and one could conclude that collectively we really love cats. There seems to be an internet obsession with cats, as people spend countless internet hours looking at cute and/or funny photos and videos of these particular animals. The following photo is not just another picture of a cat. This […]
This new in-depth portrait training guide is designed for those looking to take their portraits to the next level. A must-have resource for photographers aspiring to take portraits with SOUL. Everything from the right gear, to the right settings, to working with subjects. Found here: Portraits – Making the Shot Some of the many topics […]
