When we hear the phrase depth of field, most of us instantly relate it to aperture. Yes, aperture plays an important role in controlling depth of field, but it’s not the only factor. Adorama‘s Mark Wallace explains that there are three main factors that control how much of an image is in focus: 1. Aperture The […]
Photographing abandoned homes and other spaces has a separate fan following of its own. There’s something about abandoned objects that’s so satisfying to photograph. If you think deeply about it, by photographing the spaces or objects left behind, you can reflect on its past and the emotional attachment associated with it. And while abandoned homes, […]
Wedding photographer Ryan Brenizer popularized a method wherein he was able to take very high resolution images of his clients with a very shallow depth of field. The Brenizer method involves taking and stitching multiple frames to get a result with incredible bokeh. It feels as if the image with taken with a lens with […]
Of the many natural phenomena that occur, witnessing new land being formed right in front of your eyes should definitely be an interesting one to witness. If you’re wondering what we’re talking about, this is when the hot lava from a volcano meets the ocean waters and cools down to form a solid mass. If […]
Most of us, especially beginner photographers, know flash as a tool to add light. But do you know that you can use flash to capture and freeze motion as well? So, a flash is your best friend, whether you’re taking portraits where the subjects are showing off some high-energy poses, or taking product photos with […]
One of the best things about traveling is the random and interesting stuff that happens to you that makes for a good story later on. This is why they say that traveling makes you a storyteller. Photographer Hansi did happen to experience something thrilling that was worth sharing. He was hiking alone on Antelope Island […]
Patience is key in photography. Sometimes you need to wait for the action to happen and sometimes for the right light. You’d expect a posed studio shot to be over within a few minutes. But that was not the case with the following image by Peter Lindgren. As he explains, it took him over one […]
Mountains are truly amazing. They’re gigantic beauties in themselves. This photograph of Oguz Bashi Peak in Kyrgyzstan by photographer Albert Dros is of a different level: The image is a single long exposure. Dros has beautifully used the stream as a leading line. Further, the tree patches and the rocky mountains add layers to the […]
Adding a familiar foreground element when photographing the Milky Way is a common practice. This adds context while giving a sense of scale. In most cases, photographers end up using a landscape or some abandoned building as the foreground which makes the image seem a little cliché. So, photographer Gary Cummins tried something different and […]
Built on Castle Rock, the historic fortress of Edinburgh Castle dominates the skyline of the beautiful city of Edinburgh. Due to its strategic positioning atop Castle Rock – a defensive positioning, the scene can look quite astounding when fog rolls over the rocky structure. It can appear as if the castle is floating above the […]
