Using flash in photography is not just a matter of illuminating the subjects. When used properly, it can craft the shape of the subject, add contrast, and even set a mood to the image. It’s thus quite essential that you learn to use flash the correct way if you want to develop as a photographer. […]
When it comes to long exposure photography, light trails make the image appear a whole lot more interesting. A continuous streak of light is something that we can’t see naturally. This is a strong reason why long exposure photographs appear surreal. Combine long exposure with a good sense of composition and lighting, and you’ll get […]
Maintaining a proper depth of field is crucial in portrait photography. Depending on what background you are working with, or how much of the subject you want in focus, you will need to vary your aperture accordingly. In this video, photographer Daniel Norton from Adorama demonstrates circumstances where shooting wide open is important. He also […]
Beautiful landscapes alone don’t always make a mesmerizing image. Additional natural elements like clouds, mist, rain, snow among others sometimes do just enough to make the image feel enchanted. The following image that astrophotographer Abdul Dremali took when he was in Switzerland is a beautiful example of this: The image is a half-second exposure that […]
Space is fantastic. And what better opportunity to practice photographing spatial bodies than with our closest neighbor: the moon. Photographer Jay P. Morgan presents his tips and tricks on how to photograph the moon: Timing In order to photograph the moon in its full glory, you might be naturally tempted to shoot during a full […]
Touring with a musical band is fun. You get to meet loads of new people, see lots of new places, and jam with many interesting people. The entire trip gets even more interesting when you get to camp out and spend your night in a place such as the Makoshika state park. Wege1324 got really […]
Taking proper care of your gear ensures that you won’t break the bank too often. It also means that your system will work consistently to deliver expected results. COOPH has put together seven tips that you can follow to take good care of your camera: 1. Proper Cleaning Dust is one of the greatest enemies […]
Iceland definitely has to be one of those places blessed with unending beautiful landscapes. The landscapes around the island nation are so breathtaking that every avid traveler seems to have visited the place, or have it in their bucket list. Photographer Christian Scheiffele’s following image of a beautiful waterfall in Iceland is sure to make […]
Any sort of photographer would love to work in conditions where they have some amount of clouds rather than working on a clear sunny day. This is equally true for a wedding photographer as well. While theoretically, a clear sky means more light, it doesn’t necessarily equate to good light. This is one of the […]
The beauty of macro photography lies in its ability to capture the intricacies that lie in everyday things. Looking at a macro photo, even the most mundane-looking subjects appear much mesmerizing. This fact is even more relevant when photographing natural subjects. Looking at macro photos of nature makes us truly realize how incredible our world […]
