Challenging weather conditions make for one of the best conditions for taking dramatic photographs. The experience may not be a pleasant one in the short run, but at the end of the day, if the images come out great, you’ll realize that the effort was really worth it. The conditions in which photographer Paul Killeen […]
If we only had the power to stop time, so many everyday mundane things would appear completely different. While we may naturally never have such power, our cameras do. Their blazing-fast shutter speeds allow them to capture all those intricacies of the moment that we easily miss even as we just blink. Take the following […]
We can’t stress enough how important lighting is in photography. The importance is even greater when it comes to landscape photography. The scene in front of you may be absolutely gorgeous, but if the lighting isn’t ideal, the real beauty of the landscape may not be reflected in the photograph. This is why almost any […]
When you think outside the box, simple ideas come together to form a great idea. And when you put in some genuine effort, the result is magnificent. Photographer Frankie Sutera‘s idea to take a long exposure image while flying a drone around in circles resulted in an amazing photograph: Sutera took a 20-second long exposure […]
The lens of choice for portraits is usually 50mm and above. But that doesn’t mean wide angle lenses can’t be used for portrait photography. They can absolutely be used for the purpose but there are certain things to watch out for. Photographer David Bergman from Adorama explains: Shoot Parallel to the Subject Wide angle lenses […]
Of the various landscapes and structures that we can find in nature, ice caves are one of the most interesting and fascinating. Unlike other easily accessible sites, ice caves are less frequently visited by travelers. This is one of the reasons why many of us find it so alluring. Photographer Tristan Todd took the following […]
In poorly lit conditions, slow shutter speeds let ample ambient light into the camera resulting in a good exposure. But the problem with slow shutter speed is that it will make moving subjects appear blurry. However, when a flash is used, even moving subjects appear frozen and sharp. Why does this happen? Photographer Mark Wallace […]
Determination is the key to success. The same holds true when it comes to making a successful image. This is why some great photographers have a lot of patience when it comes to capturing an image they have in mind. They are ever so willing to invest their time into capturing exactly what they have […]
Have you ever wondered how they take jaw-dropping photos of cars that yell elegance? Looking at the images, it’s not hard to make out that the lighting used to take those photos is very much controlled. You may again ask if the kind of lighting and the camera settings used to shoot a car in […]
Patterns are important elements of composition. However, if you find ways to break the repetition in those patterns, the image becomes even more engaging. The sudden breakage in continuity can catch viewers by surprise. Take the following image by photographer Benjamin Lee: While it’s easy to think that the image was taken with a drone, […]
