Food photography is still life photography. You have full control over where you place the elements and how you take the photos. And this is what determines the success or failure of an image. Photographer Joanie Simon from The Bite Shot discusses how you can apply effective composition techniques in food photography: Visual Weight Visual […]
Event photography involves a lot of interaction with guests and participants. While making sure to get good images of the people at the event, it is equally essential that you capture the ambiance. Professional photographer Jessica Sterling shares nine quick tips to help you shoot professional event photos: 1. Smile Like You Mean It When […]
Backdrops play an important role in studio photography. They complement the subject. Backdrops also help you in developing a signature style. But canvas backdrops can be expensive. Photographers David J. Fulde and Giancarli Pawelec from The Creative Contrast have a DIY solution: What You’ll Need Here are some supplies that Fulde and Pawelec got from […]
Digital photography is dominant these days, but film isn’t dead. Many photographers still choose to shoot film either for the nostalgia or their pure love for the media. If you plan to shoot analog instead of digital, the changes in workflow and process can be a bit confusing. Photographer Kyle McDougall talks about three things that […]
You don’t always have to hike for hours in order to take breathtaking landscape photos. Beautiful landscapes can be found within the vicinity of a city as well. Photographer Collin Towes, a local of Calgary, captured the following amazing image of Weaselhead Flats, which gives a true experience of nature in the city: A beautiful […]
There are phrases that are used too often in photography. “Gear doesn’t matter.” “The best camera is the one you have with you.” But are there sayings true? Well, have a look at this photo taken with an iPhone by BizCaus: “Went on my very first safari in Kenya with the family last week and […]
Crested Butte in Colorado is a popular destination for skiing, mountain biking, and various other adventure activities. As beautiful as the small town looks during the day, photographer Connor captured this bewildering image of the area at night: Connor took the image with his Nikon D750 at f/4, ISO 2000, and 15 seconds. While it […]
If your friends and families know about your interest in photography, you must’ve been gifted a lens mug at some point. The first few may interest you, but if you keep on getting them, you quickly lose interest. Film maker Dave Knop understands the problem—and has a solution for it. Watch the video to see […]
We’ve become too used to seeing vibrant images of the amazing aurora borealis. The colorful shows that the northern lights put on are simply breathtaking. Who would’ve thought that an image of a phenomenon that is best known for its colors could look equally good with the colors almost stripped away? That’s the case with […]
Most commonly, photographs are shot from eye level. This perspective helps the viewer connect with the subject. If you want to make the image less traditional and add some interest in the process, however, shooting from a lower angle is a good option. But how low is low? Photographer Jay P. Morgan demonstrates how you […]
