Surging interest in professional boxing’s major global talents has expanded opportunities for photographers willing to cover grass-roots fight tournaments. I shoot small-hall boxing shows in Alsace, France. This is my guide to photographing fighters in low-light conditions and getting the most out of your camera in often demanding circumstances. Preparations It’s always a good idea […]
Chances are that you’re one of the thousands of people regularly on video calls because of global lockdowns happening during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are some tips to help you look your best on video calls whether using Zoom, Google Meet, or any other software. Webcam Auto Exposure If your back is facing a window […]
There’s a common misconception about street photography that says it has to be done in the busiest area with the most people. These are great areas for street photography, of course, but they’re not any better than quiet areas for capturing interesting street photos. Street photography is about sharing something that’s underneath the surface of […]
Any photographer who specializes in portraits and advertising shoots, like myself, will be used to having occasional downtime – it’s all part of the mix. Add to that the uncertainty that comes along with photography shoots, which can get postponed, delayed or cancelled at any time and you’ll find that uncertainty is something every professional […]
If you feel like your landscape photo needs a little something to be a true masterpiece, try giving it a beautiful new sky or enhancing the existing sky. How? With these tools in Luminar 4: AI Sky Replacement Luminar’s AI Sky Replacement takes photo art to the next level by automatically detecting the horizon, the […]
There are many ways to improve your photos. Here are 55 ways for you to become a better photographer and take better photos. Please let us know if you find them helpful. 1. Know your camera(s). On a rainy day, grab your camera and learn how to change your settings without looking. The more you […]
Photographing slot canyons is truly a unique experience. Not many places on earth are as magical and photogenic as these types of canyons, with endless compositional possibilities, colors, and textures to play with. However, photographing slot canyons is not as easy as it looks; the lighting conditions, the limited space to shoot, and some other […]
Many people new to photography wish their pictures had more of an impact. Ensuring there is a main point of interest in the composition is a great way to make your photos have just that. Your first step should be to identify what you would like your main point of interest to be, and then […]
Ever since digital cameras came into the market, many people interested in photography have been concentrating only on learning more and more about how their camera works, and how they can use it so they can get photos the way they want. In my classes, many of my students do the same. They are fascinated […]
