Oftentimes the smallest adjustment can make a huge impact on the quality of a photograph. The problem is, these adjustments aren’t always obvious in the moment that you’re taking the photo. In the hour and half long video below, Jeff Cable delivers an in depth primer on the essentials of photography. Don’t let the length of this […]
Jay P. Morgan recently got his hands on a Canon 1D-C and, like any curious photographer, decided to put the DSLR through some rigorous testing by way of motion picture photography. The 1D C is most notably known among videophiles as an affordable moving image monster capable of capturing cinematic footage at 4k, something previously available only on much more […]
(Rewind) Taking eye-catching photographs of interiors is more difficult than simply pointing and shooting. To compose an effective image, it takes some forethought and careful consideration of your surroundings. To improve our understanding of photographic composition, professional photographer Scott Hargis provides this very helpful insider look into the art of interior photography: Shooting as wide […]
Timelapse photography, in case you’re not familiar, is a time-consuming process which requires a true passion for the art, besides deep and thoughtful concentration. In short, the process consists of taking a series of photographs (often long exposures as used in this project), which will be later joined together and played back as a video, resulting […]
If you haven’t seen it yet, Upton’s cover shot takes place on the cold continent of Antarctica where temperatures are often below freezing. All the Sports Illustrated stuff aside, it’s interesting to see the crew’s simple lighting setup that resulted in the cover photo. All of the crew is wearing thick jackets and sunglasses to […]
With years of experience comes years of adventure and excursions. David Alan Harvey has all those things and has turned his insights into an inspiring mini documentary which you can watch below. Harvey, who has completed over 40 stories for National Geographic and has been awarded The Photographer of The Year award, reflects on why […]
Shooting in the dark is almost impossible, but not if you use the right equipment. Or at least this was what Nikon ambassador photographer Kamil Tamiola tried to achieve with state-of-the-art camera and lighting equipment. Set in the icy mountains of Cogne, in Italy, Kamil was joined by ice climber, mountain guide and rescue instructor […]
We’ve witnessed sharks stealing camera equipment before, but, apparently, they aren’t the only sea creatures that take up thievery as a hobby. When collecting video footage of a octopus, a New Zealand based filmmaker became a mugging victim when the curious octopus reached out and snatched up the video camera to do some filmmaking of […]
Scott Schuman was granted the pleasure of interviewing iconic photographer, Steve McCurry, earlier this year and was kind enough to edit the footage together into a five part video series. Each of the videos covers a different aspect of the life of a professional photographer. In the first episode, McCurry discusses the importance of light […]
By now most photographers have embraced the world of digital photography in some form or another, leaving behind the days of darkrooms and film spools altogether. Despite the changing of the times, however, there are still photographers who prefer to work with the analog medium and you might even be surprised to learn that at […]
