Light painting is a long exposure photography technique that you can use to creatively capture photos in the dark. By using light sources as brushes, you can draw shapes and patterns. COOPH has put together this video with five hacks that you can use for light painting: 1. Laser Scanning You can get a cool […]
Focusing is critical when taking any image. Where you choose to focus can determine how viewers interpret the image. Take the following image by photographer Timothy Alsbrooks, for instance. Instead of focusing on the fair ride, he chose to focus on its reflection: “I sat on my rain cover in a puddle for like ten […]
Macro photography is undoubtedly one of the most exciting genres of photography out there. By allowing you to have a closer look, it lets you have an entirely different outlook. While mundane objects look very interesting under a macro lens, beautiful subjects like flowers appear even more appealing. In today’s exciting video, we have macro photographer […]
Amazing skylines combined with beautiful, vibrant lighting makes cityscapes fascinating for night time photography. The following long exposure of a plane flying over New York City by photographer Dylan Fraley is a stunning example: Fraley took this image with his Nikon D750 camera and Tokina 16–28mm lens at 26mm, f/16, ISO 100, 69 seconds. “At […]
Taking photos in the middle of the day is something that a lot of landscape photographers don’t like to do. The reason for this is simple, the light is not flattering at all. This means there’s no drama in the final image. But photographer Gary Gough wants to try something different in today’s video. He […]
One neat trick that you can use to take your photos to the next level is to have a blend of static and moving objects in the same frame. Doing so works particularly well with street photos. What makes the photos stand out is the overall dynamics in the frame. While the stationary subject has […]
Long exposure photographs stand out from the rest as they have the potential to create dreamy and mesmerizing results. Subjects that are static remain sharp in the photograph while moving subjects turn out blurry which creates an artistic effect. It is quite natural for budding photographers to use this technique during low-light and night conditions. […]
Mont Saint-Michel is one of the most visited places in France, and for good reason. It’s fascinating how the tide changes rapidly here. During high tide, Mont Saint-Michel appears as though it were hovering above the water; in the right conditions, it creates a mirror reflection. During low tide, it’s surrounded by sand, allowing tourists […]
When working with telephoto lenses, it’s difficult to get your subject in the frame. The task gets even more challenging if the subject moves fast. This struggle can slow you down, often leading to a missed photo opportunity. In this video, photographer Steve Perry presents a simple technique to help you consistently place the subject […]
Sports photography is definitely not everyone’s cup of tea. Events unfold pretty fast and are totally unpredictable. Therefore, you must remain alert and ready to capture whatever the players throw at you on your camera. In this context, let’s join professional sports photographer Jean Fruth with B&H who explains 5 awesome tips you can use […]
