The inherent risks of bringing a helicopter into a ski resort for a photo shoot are considerably dangerous considering how easily an avalanche can be triggered. But, when Chase Jarvis was assigned a job which required him to shoot on location in Aspen, Colorado, the photographer came up with a very clever workaround to the situation: a drone helicopter. […]
Jared Polin is an accomplished professional whose work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Spin Magazine, and countless other international publications. He’s been traveling the world recently as the official photographer for various musical acts on tour such as Jane’s Addiction and Matisyahu: It is indeed a well-done production that is entertaining and educational all the […]
Corporate employees are generally busy people and don’t have much time to dedicate to getting their portraits taken. Because of this, many corporate photo shoots happen on location as a means of convenience. As a photographer undertaking the task of corporate portraits, there a few things you should know to save the talent time and keep […]
As any local can tell you, the natural beauty present throughout the Pacific Northwest is a sight to see. John Eklund, an Oregon native, is fortunate enough to have the Pacific Northwest as his backyard, and he’s decided to share his good fortune with the rest of us by way of his latest timelapse, Purely Pacific […]
Using grids to accent and smooth out imperfections on a model’s face is something professional photographers have been doing for quite some time. With a little instruction and practice, the technique isn’t all that hard to do and the results can save you a fair amount of time in editing. Take a look at the […]
Photography has a way of helping people in all sorts of ways. For example, aerial photography comes to the rescue of those who find the idea of flying through the sky, thousands of feet above ground to be a rather terrifying idea. It gives grounded folks a different perspective of things, plus it looks really […]
Working with fog machines can add an interesting element to your photography; however, getting the smoke to cooperate with you isn’t always an easy chore. If it’s warm outside, the smoke tends to rise and dissipate quickly. Jay P. Morgan has made a helpful video tutorial on how to control the smoke and keep it low on the […]
The growing trend of iPhone-ography challenges the concept of traditional photography. But it could be argued that this is merely a process of technological evolution in an age where technology and social trends are becoming increasingly interrelated. It’s undeniable that the image quality that can be achieved from mobile phones is amazing considering that lens […]
Generally speaking, it’s easier to learn new things if we have something familiar that we can compare it to. We essentially use what we know as fact to create a bridge of sorts to the unknown, making the learning process naturally flow. This is exactly the approach Mike Browne decided to take when creating a […]
When shooting portraits it’s important to take into consideration the focal length of your lens. As Jay P. Morgan explains in the following video, depending on what focal length you’re shooting with, you could get some rather undesirable distortions of your subject’s face. Some of these distortions can be remedied by moving further from your subject, but […]
