In astrophotography, it is common to work with wide apertures. This lets the camera draw in more light in less time. However, doing so also reduces the depth of field drastically. The foreground elements thus appear out of focus. This is why astrophotographers need to focus stack quite a lot. In today’s video, astrophotographer Alyn […]
Rainy days can really be a blessing in disguise for photography. The gloomy sky with the grey clouds can help uplift an image by adding a moody feel to it. So it makes perfect sense to head out sometimes during such “unfavorable” lighting and try your hand at landscape photography. Photographer Casey Horner faced a […]
If you frequently find yourself facing difficult terrain to get a great landscape photo, don’t you feel super content when all your effort pays off and you’re presented with an astounding view? Well, photographer Albert Dros’ s strenuous hike was sure worth it: The image is of the Ala-Kul lake in Kyrgyzstan. As Dros had […]
A great thing about macro photography is how close you can get to a subject, letting you appreciate the intricacies. It captures the subject from a different perspective and reveals the details that we fail to see normally. Consider the following image that photographer Sam Stephens took. It captures a really interesting perspective of how […]
Most of us can only dream of going to Antarctica on a luxury cruise. Even the idea of a cruise to Antarctica, of all places, sounds crazy—right? However, if you’ve got the resources and are willing to take the challenge, you can go to Antarctica for a bit of vacation. To give you a glimpse […]
It’s frustrating when an image turns out bright or darker than you would have liked. To better understand how to get correct exposures, you need to understand the different ways a camera meters light. Photographer Saurav Sinha shares his insight on three basic metering modes: To form an image, cameras need to focus the light […]
Planning is one of the greatest key elements of successful photography. When you want to get a particular shot, you must plan for it well ahead of time and have the perseverance as well. An image that lacks planning after all is a mere snapshot. Photographer Tyler McKay for instance, had to go back to […]
Photo tours around Antelope Canyon in Arizona are quite the experience. While not everyone seems to enjoy it, the same cannot be said about the photos that you end up getting. The natural beauty of the canyon is so mesmerizing that the images come out terrific and surreal. When photographer Giorgio Suighi was there, he […]
There you are on wedding day, all set to take the couple’s photos, when it starts to rain. What do you do? Well, you can’t postpone the wedding! Wedding photographer Vanessa Joy with Adorama shares some tips to help you shoot wedding photos in the rain: Background Photographs in the rain look best when it’s […]
Iceland truly has so much to offer. You might agree more if you’re an avid traveler, a landscape photographer, or a hiker. The versatile and mesmerizing landscape of the beautiful country is something that you can’t get enough of. And we’re not just talking about the mountains and waterfalls in the area. Even the rivers […]
