Nature photography is a favorite genre of photography, and within nature photography, trees are one of the most common subjects. Trees are widespread, tremendously diverse, and can make both beautiful and majestic subjects. In some respects, trees are also easy to photograph: they are widely visible and, unlike animals, they sit still, allowing you to […]
Normally when you take a photo, you want the subject to be as crisp and clear as possible. However, today, we’ll talk about a technique that hides almost everything from the viewer, leaving it all to the imagination and delivering a stunning effect at the same time. Silhouettes are used by artists and professionals to […]
Family portraits fall into three main categories: traditional family portraits, candid family portraits, and lifestyle family portraits. Most families have had their picture taken, but few have had a chance to have their portrait shot, because of the difference between the two. One is a quick snap, with little attention given to the technical aspects of […]
Deep under the Vatnajokull Glacier in Iceland lies a maze of ice caves, including the one below portrayed in the awesome photograph below. The image was taken by Hervé Loire, a French photographer with a knack for creating incredible landscape photographs: Taken using a Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Loire employed a wide angle lens set […]
Short of ideas and inspiration when you want to go out and shoot some photographs? If you have a garden, then step outside your door and into a world of inspiration. There is just so much to shoot—and right on your doorstep. Here are some great keys to having fun as you learn digital photography […]
The root word of repetition is “repeat”. When you repeat a certain size or shape or color you add strength to the overall image. Repetition is a basic concept in the world of art. If you want to make a statement, you repeat certain elements again and again. If you repeat something once or twice […]
While rules like the Rule of Thirds and the Golden Mean have been practiced for a long time and advocated in many articles and books, in real life situations, they can become inhibiting factors. On average, when photography is done for friends and family, we don’t have much scope for applying these rules. Even in […]
It’s not hard to learn how to capture the moon’s craters and detail with your digital camera. In fact, once you get a handle on why you must use these wonderful photographic methods, taking pictures of the moon will be pretty easy. A Cloudless Night The first thing to try for, naturally, is a clear […]
Just released, this 374-page ebook shows you how to capture 31 creative photos that are out-of-this-world. Which includes balance, levitation, steam, fire, splashes, typography and more. While using gear you already own, from the comfort of your home. It is currently 80% off for the launch sale if you want to check it out. Launch […]
There are no hiding places in a black and white portrait. With no distraction from color, the physical characteristics of the subject are revealed. Monochrome exposes intimate details such as bone structure, texture, and expression to a much greater level than an equivalent color image. This article will help you take advantage of the medium and […]
