What makes fine art portrait photography different from regular portrait photography is that the former has more artistic value. And for a portrait to be considered more valuable, there are some very important factors that you can’t ignore. As photographer Jiggie Alejandrino outlines in this video, the most important ones are the type of background, […]
Who doesn’t love photographing flowers? With a little extra planning and effort, you can create even more attractive images of flowers inside a studio. Photographer Ed Verosky teaches you three flower photography looks that you can create with simple lighting and post-processing: Look #1: Complementary Background Get yourself some sheets of arts and craft paper […]
Unlike other photography genres like portrait, fashion, wedding, or product, street photography requires you to be present out in the field and wait for the moment. Think of it like shooting wildlife or sports. You never know what’s going to happen. And you can’t spare a second to get distracted. Street photography requires you to […]
Black and white photography is not just about pulling the saturation slider to zero. There’s so much more that goes into the process. Photographs that have the right level of highlights, shadows, and subject interest are the best candidates for black and white photography. And what better genre than street photography that ticks these criteria? […]
Blue hour is a period of twilight during which the sun is well below the horizon and the blue wavelengths of the light become more dominant, shedding a blue tint on objects. Photographers love blue hour for the fact that light is very soft during this period, which allows them to capture images with gorgeous […]
Using flash when taking environmental portraits works great to ensure that the subject stands out from their surroundings. When doing so, you also have greater control over how much of the ambient light affects your subject. This determines how dramatic the overall image appears. In this video, photographer Robert Hall explains how you can change […]
Our modern lifestyle is so hectic that we forget to take a break and enjoy what’s around. It’d be great to pause sometimes and appreciate what nature has to offer. Imagine spending a night by a fire, under the starry sky, with the northern lights dancing around on the horizon. Well, for photographer Curtis Matwishyn […]
Working with professional models is always a breeze. It’s fascinating to see how easily they can strike beautiful poses. But what if you’re working with a non-professional model, or one who’s just getting started? In this case it becomes your responsibility to ensure that neither you nor the model end up getting frustrated. In today’s […]
It is always fascinating to see how pro photographers work with raw files. Many times, the final images come out much better. We’re left wondering how they edit their photos. If you’ve ever asked this, we have the perfect video for you—professional landscape photographer Nigel Danson takes you through his editing process and shows you […]
High Speed Sync (HSS) is a quite handy feature in a flash system that allows you to use flash at shutter speeds beyond the camera’s sync speed. This is important as it lets you use a combination of wide apertures and fast shutter speeds to create dramatic portraits. In this video, photographer Gavin Hoey from […]
