In photography, it’s all about lighting. The most successful photographers are the ones most able to control, manipulate, and use it to capture what they see in their mind’s eye. There are generally two approaches when it comes to lighting: Use what’s there. Modify and adapt to it. This is where most photographers start out. Come […]
Although you may have learned to capture smoke photography, it often doesn’t really come to life until you make a few finishing touches in post-processing. Depending upon what type of look you are going for will determine the exact editing options you should use. While these helpful options are far from the only options available for […]
Most of us don’t exactly welcome freezing cold mornings. They make it difficult to get out of bed. But photographers who manage to get out from under the covers at an early hour are rewarded by scenery such as this: Julius Rintamäki was up early to photograph the frosty sunrise at a cottage in Levi, […]
You have probably taken hundreds of photos of your dog or your friend’s dog… but how many of them are good enough to print? This new in-depth eBook walks you through everything that’s worth knowing about photographing dogs. Preparations, dog handling, camera settings, experimenting with different styles, poses and more. It is currently 80% off […]
For those of you working on photo editing, you might want to check out this course while it is on sale this weekend. iPhone Editing Academy is an online course that reveals how to use photo editing apps to make ordinary photos look spectacular. It’s designed for both iPhone and iPad. Found here: iPhone Editing […]
It seems as if everyone is trying to be a landscape photographer these days. With the advent of digital imaging and the corresponding ease in cranking out pictures, photography is everywhere. Because of this, it’s getting harder and harder to create landscape images that are different and not the same old stereotypical stuff that everyone […]
Nature photographers, landscape photographers, wedding photographers, hobby photographers… who doesn’t love an excuse to take some photos at the beach? It is human nature to want to take photos of the places we are drawn to personally, so the beach is a great source of inspiration for photographers at all levels. Beach photography can be […]
Winter isn’t most people’s favorite season. It’s cold, icy, grey, and daylight hours are limited. However, Alan Howe might convince a few fair weather photographers that risking the frigid temperatures could pay off big. The image you see below was shot by Howe during his time hiking in Oregon: “A ton of fresh snow made […]
We all take a ton of bad street photographs. It’s the best photographers who can weed out the strongest work, organize it correctly, and figure out how to grow a vision while presenting it in an effective manner. This new in-depth course shows you James Maher’s entire editing process from beginning to end. We were […]
I have a firm belief that the purpose of photography and the act of taking a picture is to capture a moment in time, be it a person, a place, or an object. Each captured image has the potential to carry its own unique feeling through time, and bring you back with happiness and wonder […]
