No matter what genre of photography you’re into, your most intimate photos will always be of your friends and family. You may not appreciate the fashion photographs that you take now in your later days, but the images of your near and dear ones will always remain special. In this video, Andrew shares nine tips […]
Reflections can be used to tell a story or add a sense of symmetry. They work amazingly in genres like landscape photography or street photography. But they’re not always welcome. In food photography, for instance, reflections are often distracting. Professional food photographer Joanie Simon shares her tips on how to deal with reflections on silverware: […]
If you’re an analog photographer, scanning your film allows you to get your photos in digital form, too. However, the type of scanner used can really affect the quality. Jay P. Morgan from The Slanted Lens shares six tips to get great film scans at your photo lab: 1. Choose the Scanner That’s Right for […]
Where you place a softbox greatly determines how a subject looks in an image. A softbox also sets a photo’s mood. While a softbox is usually placed in front of a subject, photographer Gavin Hoey from Adorama demonstrates what happens when it is moved to different positions: Softbox in Front of Model Hoey starts out […]
Knowing how to pose your portrait subjects is crucial. Many photographers struggle in this area. As a result, they resort to guides and reference images, which may not suit their subjects. The resulting images thus seem forced and unnatural. Professional portrait photographer Miguel Quiles shares one easy trick that you can use to pose anyone: […]
With the flexibility of adjusting white balance during post-processing, is it really that important to get it correct in-camera? While some may argue that white balance can only be changed for RAW files, what about JPEG files? Gerald Undone discusses the common misconceptions about white balance and shares his thoughts: Adjusting White Balance in RAW […]
It doesn’t matter how technically perfect your images are if they’re not composed well. Photographer Tom Mackie shares seven composition tips for landscape photography and explores a wide range of photography composition rules in this video: 1. Leading Lines “Leading lines is probably one of the major parts of creating or designing a composition.” […]
Every time a camera manufacturer comes up with a new camera, they make it sound like the old one is obsolete. They make you feel like you need their latest camera model to take great photos. More megapixels, better ISO performance, faster AF. Chelsea and Tony Northrup discuss five “lies” camera companies tell to sell […]
Oman was historically known for purebred Arab horses. Omani people believe that the horse is an image of its master and a reflection of his courage, stamina, and ability. The country was not even open for visitors up to 1987. This makes it one of the youngest countries to visit for tourists. And if you’re […]
Adding creative elements to your portraits is an effective way of making them appear more interesting. And you don’ need to spend too much of your hard earned cash to do so. Photographers Lin and Jirsa share five cheap lens hacks to help you take your portraits to the next level: 1. Plastic Wrap Crush […]
