We’ve all seen tons of landscape images with silky smooth water. As our eyes cannot see the flow of water in such a way naturally, the blurry water bodies easily become the main point of attraction in an image. If you’ve been wondering how to blur water when taking landscape photos, Jay P. Morgan from […]
If you’re just getting started with studio portraits and artificial lighting, chances are that you’re wondering about where to place your lights. Photographer Daniel Norton from Adorama shares some commonly used portrait lighting setups to help you get started: Getting Started Norton uses a single light setup with a Profoto B1X inside a Chimera extra […]
When you’re out photographing, you might get into the zone and end up taking hundreds or even thousands of images. Taking pictures is fun, but going through them later at home definitely isn’t. It can be a boring and time-consuming task. Photographer James Popsys shares how to efficiently sort your images and pick out your […]
Underwater photography gives us a glimpse of a different world. As beautiful as the images are, capturing them is an adventure of its own. In this video, underwater photographer Lexi Laine shares a glimpse of behind the scenes in the enchanting cenotes of Mexico: “For me, the most amazing thing about being underwater is that […]
Learning from experienced master photographers is a privilege. Photographer Mark Denney reviews the common habits and qualities that appear to have contributed to the successes of well-known landscape photographers: 1. Ability to Overcome Obstacles Landscape photos come out great when the conditions are amazing. However, no matter how much you plan to shoot in “perfect” […]
Brands and designers create collections of photos whenever they release their latest line of fashion. These collections are known as lookbooks, and they’re used for advertising and promoting products. If you have a prospective client in need of a lookbook of their own, the following video from Mango Street has some tips just for you: […]
It’s always a good idea to study other photographers. In this video, photographer Tim Boyer reviews the work of successful bird photographers so that you can learn from their styles: Arthur Morris In a typical Arthur Morris styled bird photograph, the bird usually appears large and tight in the frame, with its head slightly turned […]
Photography is about shaping light. And the best light is all around you—completely free. Having a good understanding of how to shape and make use of natural light is crucial to developing as a photographer. Photographer Sawyer Hartman shares three amazing lighting hacks to improve your photography: 1. Reverse Sun Bounce Hack All you need […]
Whether you’re a professional or a beginner, sometimes you take photos that make you wonder what went wrong. Photographer David Flores with B&H gives some great tips and tricks to prevent terrible photos: Consider Your Lighting Before taking any photos, be sure to ask yourself the following questions: Is the light flattering? Does the light […]
A reflector is a simple tool that can easily and dramatically improve the quality of your photos. But, are you familiar with the different types of reflectors and when you should be using them? And did you know that besides using them to bounce light, you can use them to block or diffuse light? Professional […]
