Does size really matter? Samsung sought to answer this question by mounting a Samsung NX300 compact camera next to the same camera encased in the body of a fake, larger DSLR camera. They then asked unsuspecting people on the street to compare images taken with the two cameras (which were actually identical). Want to see […]
Traditional clamshell lighting is used frequently by photographers to bring out the best in their subjects. The even light produced by placing one light angled above the subject and one reflector or light source below the subject serves to flatter most faces. Slightly modifying the setup can significantly change the look and feel of an […]
Though boudoir photography for individuals has been around for quite awhile, a new trend in female bonding has redefined the sexy genre as a luxury to be enjoyed with friends. Women are commemorating bachelorette parties, milestone birthdays, big trips, maternity, and even divorces with scantily clad group photo shoots. The following clip details this fad […]
This week, Adobe released Lightroom 5, which adds even more sophisticated editing tools to its repertoire. Photographers who have already been using prior versions of the powerful software for processing their images know that it can help make a drab RAW file into a stunning work of art. See how French photographer Serge Ramelli used Lightroom […]
Street photographers are notorious for producing gritty, candid pictures of daily life in urban locales. Unfortunately, taking photos of strangers can sometimes incite unpredictable aggression and even violence. Twenty-three-year-old Christine Calderon was fatally stabbed on June 18th after taking a cell phone picture of panhandlers holding up cardboard signs in Hollywood. The accused perpetrators are […]
Commercial photographers are regularly faced with challenging lighting conditions and rigid deadlines. Meticulous planning and flexibility are required to capture just the look the client is after within the given time frame. When Nick Fancher was asked to create nightclub style images in the middle of the day, he made a seemingly impossible task look […]
No matter how curious you are about the inner workings of your camera gear, the high cost of quality lenses probably keeps you from dismantling your favorite lens to take a peek at its innards. If you’ve been wondering about how a lens is made, you’ll enjoy this short look at how the Zeiss Touit […]
Many portrait photographers dream of owning a studio with all the bells and whistles. However, some photographers who work on-location in less-than-ideal surroundings are able to make their images look as if they were taken in a studio. One of these resourceful photographers, Glyn Dewis, produces outdoor portraits that have a studio look without using […]
The Internet is saturated with how-to photography tutorials. So often, emphasis is placed on technical details. Rarely do we hear more about the abstract, philosophical concepts that are the driving force behind the most successful photographers. Lee Morris & Patrick Hall had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Gulf Photo Plus 2013 in […]
Judging by her portfolio, Emily Robinson is used to the rush and chaos that come with photographing births. And when Amy Beth Cavaretta of South Florida gave birth to her baby girl just steps from hospital doors, Robinson’s skills were put to the test. The photographer, who was hired to photograph the birth, planned all […]
