There is something magical about doorways and the inspiration that comes with wanting to photograph them. This article is based on concepts from The Photography Action Cards which are currently 88% off if you want to dig deeper for further training. This doorway, pictured below, was captured while hiking the Blue Path in Italy, from […]
Lighthouses are a favorite subject for photographers, because they are romantic. However, some realities can make creating an excellent lighthouse photo challenging. This article will provide you with some valuable insight into improving your lighthouse pictures, and we will discuss these skill points: Composition with a limited point of view Spotting problems: crooked horizon, trash […]
This article is based on concepts from the Understanding Composition Guide which is currently 62% off if you want to dig deeper for further training. Most photographers have heard of the S curve, and this example photo is a literal example of the concept. Fun Fact The S curve did not originate with photography. It […]
Nothing is worse than going on vacation with your photo gear packed, and it rains the entire time! This quick tip comes from The Bad Weather Photography Guide which is currently 75% off if you want to check it out. I love taking vacations in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. It’s been my […]
This article is based on concepts from The Photography Action Cards if you want to dig deeper for further training. Color contrast is a relatively straightforward tool of composition to master. Once you start looking for it, you will see it almost everywhere. This is especially true in nature, which has evolved to use color […]
This article is based on concepts from the Better B&W Photography Guide which is currently on sale. There are two essential skills you must develop to become great at black and white photography. The first is learning to see—to identify—a great black and white subject. Some subjects demand to be rendered in color, and others […]
This article is based on concepts from the Better B&W Photography Guide which is currently on sale. What is the color black? It seems like that should be a relatively easy question to answer. However, it’s not – especially when it comes to black and white photography. There are infinite shades of color and tone […]
This article is based on concepts from The Photography Snap Cards if you want to dig deeper for further training. The act of capturing a fabulous photo of your pet is rewarding and well worth the effort. However, our critters often have their own agenda, which doesn’t always mean posing for pictures. In this blog […]
This article is based on concepts from The Advanced Photography Action Cards which are currently 71% off if you want to check them out. If you conduct a search on websites like Flickr, 500px, or Instagram using the search phrase, monochromatic color, you’ll see a confusing array of pictures that have been tagged with this […]
This article is based on concepts from The Advanced Photography Action Cards which are currently 71% off if you want to check them out. In numerous areas of study, many theories examine why the spiral shape is so darn fascinating to us. The use of spiral shapes in architecture and art dates back almost to […]
