In portrait photography, backgrounds matter a lot. It dictates the mood and adds to the aesthetics of any given image. This is why you’ll see portrait photographers with dozens of backdrops in their studio. Having said this, you don’t necessarily need to invest a lot of money. As photographer Gavin Hoey with Adorama shows in […]
There is a good reason why photographers pay a lot of attention to perspective. A clever perspective can easily elevate your image to a new level. Take the following image taken by Reddit user Lgiulio. It is merely an everyday scene, but the twist he has added to the image will surely leave anyone scratching […]
Online communities in any field of work are important. Such platforms allow like-minded individuals to come together, help each other, share experiences and bond with one another. When we look at online community platforms for photographers, including social media platforms, there are some lots of options to choose from. Instagram, Flickr and 500px definitely top […]
While learning photographer, you’ve probably found countless resources that share many photography tips. While some are actually helpful, the same cannot be said for all of them. Photographer Mads Peter Iversen shares some landscape photography tips to help you avoid the mistakes he made when starting out: There Are No Perfect Settings A common mistake […]
Human elements play a pivotal role in street photography. Sometimes natural and un-posed photos of people busy with their daily life on the street get the job done. Other times, portraits give you the best results. So, how do you go about approaching people to take their photos? Many photographers find this to be a […]
We all know that photography gear is expensive. Most of us have to think more than twice before deciding to treat ourselves to a new piece of camera hardware. But beyond the price itself is the worry that the item itself won’t make a big impact on your actual photography. Just because something is expensive, […]
Some people are born with a natural eye for photography. Composition, lighting and the moment all come out just perfect. Such talent lets them take beautiful photos with ease. But is that enough to succeed in this competitive market and to support a successful career? In today’s video, photographers Tony & Chelsea Northrup discuss the […]
We spend a lot of time deciding on what camera body and lens to get. The same applies to the lighting equipment as well. But when it comes to camera bags, most of us really don’t put in a lot of thought. Usually we end up getting whichever is the cheapest or something that’s barely […]
People generally think that street photography is about capturing others’ stories, hardships and serious moments. But that is not the case at all. Street photos can be joyful, fun-filled, ironic and humourous. It’s just a matter of how you perceive the world around you. On this note, today’s video comes from photographer Sean Tucker with […]
In landscape photography, the landscape isn’t the only element that determines the success of an image. For instance, you might be out to photograph a mountain, but how the sky appears still has a massive impact on the final look of the image. The sky works as a background for most landscape images and creates […]
