Photographs have a foreground, middle ground, background. Most photographers place something that they find interesting right in the foreground. Photographer Clyde Butcher shares his ideas on how photographers tend to create a “fence” in their photographs and block the viewers out of a picture by their bad choice of foreground. He suggests two simple tips […]
Photographers are often obsessed with the direction and quality of light. But it’s not necessary for you own the best lighting equipment to take some fantastic looking images. Photographer Irene Rudnyk demonstrates how she uses table lamps and natural window lighting to take gorgeous indoor portraits: As Rudnyk demonstrates in the video, she first lights […]
It’s a crazy world out there. Taking candid photographs of people with events unfolding spontaneously is what makes street photography fun. As fun as street photography is, it comes with its own set of challenges. Kai Wong, Joshua K. Jackson, and Craig Whitehead discuss 10 tips to improve your street photography: 1. Overcome the Fear Being […]
Located in Morrow County, Oregon, the Boardman Tree Farm is popular with photographers in the region. Known as Pacific Albus, the type of trees that are grown in this farm are known for growing fast and yielding a beautiful yellow color during autumn. Photographer Ben Babusis took the following photo in autumn when the farm […]
Art can sometimes be found in the most unexpected places. And some people have the ability to create art out of just about anything. The following photo of some frog eggs and flowers in a puddle by Anastasia is a prime example: Some viewers argue that the photograph looks like a painting, and rightly so. […]
Would you like to take images with a retro feel to them? And do you happen to have a spare camera body cap with you? If the answer to both of the questions is “Yes”, then you are in luck. Here’s a short DIY tutorial from Blue Mantle Films that show you how to make […]
In addition to capturing all the perfect moments of the ceremony and reception, a wedding photographer is responsible for shooting the many little details that go into a wedding. Couples spend a lot of money and time to get the perfect wedding cake—it’s a detail you can’t leave out. Patrick Haul from Fstoppers explains how […]
Travel photographers don’t have the luxury of carrying their lighting setup everywhere they go. They have to make the most out of the natural light that’s available at the moment. If they don’t like the lighting, they can wait. But the moment won’t wait for them. Photographer Mitchell Kanashkevich discusses the challenges that a travel […]
Every photographer dreams of spacious, convenient photo shoot locations. If only life was that simple. In the real world, there are often cases where the artist needs to shoot from a very confined space—sometimes leading to composing without even looking through the viewfinder or the screen. Photographer and film director Jay P. Morgan demonstrates how […]
There are some moments in life when you just feel uninspired and feel that you might have lost your creative touch. This is quite common with artists, and it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re done and dusted. Photographer Bob Holmes, who has over 40 years of experience, shares some tips and tricks that will up […]
