Taking photos in color is easy, but taking color photographs with a wow-factor requires a little thought. It is vital to be aware just how powerful color can be in an image and how you can use this to your advantage. Too many different bold colors will invariably produce a confusing and unsatisfying image. Ensure […]
When you’re packing photography equipment for a holiday, it’s hard to decide what to take. You want to take enough to get good photos, but not so much that it weighs you down or takes up too much space in your luggage. If you’re going on a holiday with a specific photographic intent in mind, […]
Photographer Phil Steele explores the ongoing debate between using smartphones and traditional DSLR or mirrorless cameras for photography. As smartphone cameras continue to improve, many photographers wonder if there’s still a place for their larger, more expensive cameras. In this blog post, we will discuss the key takeaways from Phil Steele’s video comparing the two […]
In travel photography news, this recently released 23-piece resource kit contains a publisher’s best material on travel photography. A jam-packed kit of photography guides, cheat sheets and mini-lessons. Beautifully hand-picked from a wide range of teachers & sources. Suited to EVERY type of learner. It is currently 94% off today if you want to check […]
An unlucky fish was caught on a hook—and on camera. Canadian Photographer Jeremy Koreski captured this fish using the over-under technique, giving the viewer a glimpse of the surface and underwater at the same time. This has to be done with a camera protected by an underwater housing. Koreski grew up near the ocean in […]
Street photography is a fascinating genre of photography that mostly involves capturing candid moments of everyday life in public places. Street photography offers endless opportunities to document authentic human life. For those who are new to street photography, it can be difficult to know what to photograph and how to make it look like street […]
With every new version Lightroom gets better and better, but every time they change things it means photographers have to dedicate some time to learning those new features. Pro photographer Phil Steele recently updated his popular training course on how to master all aspects of the program, including new features in the latest version of […]
As winter strikes at full throttle, snow falls and compiles itself onto the slopes and peaks of high mountains around the world. It is the time to admire the beauty of nature, the clear blue skies framing natural landscapes mantled in white. But it is also the time to fully enjoy winter as best we can: […]
If you’re new to photography and looking for some simple ways to get your photos looking better, this article will give you 7 useful tips. These tips are all composition-based and help you use your “eye” more when taking photos. Tip #1 – Avoid the Center The rule of thirds is what they call it […]
In this blog post, we will be discussing the most important takeaways from Emil Pakarklis‘ video on capturing amazing panoramic photos with your iPhone. Pakarklis demonstrates how to create breathtaking panoramic photos using the iPhone’s camera features while shooting in a stunning location – Gauja National Park: Key Takeaways: Find the right location: A breathtaking […]
