If you observe your lens, you will notice that there is a small opening at the back made up of blades. This opening is called the aperture. The size of the aperture can be changed by changing the camera settings, which in turn changes the amount of light hitting the sensor. But this isn’t the […]
A gobo, in photography, can be anything that goes in between your subject and the light source. So, when you take a photo the model, instead of being evenly lit, has certain patterns of lights and shadows on him/her. Why would you want something in between the model and the light you ask? The answer […]
The first thing someone notices when they look at any image is the way it has been composed. It’s not the technical aspects that people pay attention to at first, but on how the elements in the photograph are arranged. This is why composition can either make or break a photo. Fine art photographer Serge Ramelli […]
While most of the photographers today shoot digital, the charm for film photography is still alive. There are quite a number of photographers who prefer to shoot on film and develop their images by themselves. James Stevenson has a complete guide to developing a black and white film: The entire process can be broken down […]
Drones have definitely allowed photographers and videographers to shoot from an entirely new perspective. What looks so normal from ground level can look entirely new and breathtaking from up there. This photo of the the Glymur Waterfall in Iceland by Krose123 is an excellent example: The perspective is so unique that some may feel confused and […]
“A camera adds ten pounds.” This saying is quite popular for a reason. How people look in a photograph is determined by how they react to a camera in front of them and by the lighting setup that the photographer has chosen. Multi-talented model, actress, director, and professional photographer Denice Duff shares her experience to […]
Professionals value time, and manual mode is sometimes a lot of work. So to keep things simple, they often choose to work in aperture priority mode. This way, the photographer has control over the depth of field while the camera does the rest. But in low light conditions, the camera can opt for slow shutter […]
Cities are synonymous with a modern, fashionable, and busy lifestyle. Photographing in the city allows a photographer to capture human beings amidst the sophisticated structures that they themselves have created. Interesting architecture, geometry, and aesthetics of the city can be very appealing subjects to photograph, too. The COOPH team, in association with photographer Niklas Nischke, presents the […]
Light painting is a technique used in photography in which a long exposure is shot and a light source is moved in the frame to add an artistic touch. To move the light source, usually the photographer or the assistant has to be in the frame. So, a common question that arises is how to […]
Cameras, lenses, and other equipment are the tools of the trade. But at the end of the day, it all boils down to the skill of the photographer. A basic and very important skill that a photographer must have is composition: Mark Silber, along with his guest photographers, discuss a few quick and powerful tips […]
