If you think about it, stars and fireflies appear roughly the same size to us. But in reality, they’re totally incomparable. Our entire planet becomes insignificant in size when compared to stars. But, when you change your perspective, even the tiniest of fireflies can be compared to the stars in the Milky Way. Just have […]
Astrophotography opens a window to another world. The results are so powerful that they make us feel our insignificance. Professional astrophotographer Stan Moniz along with Chris Hau share camera settings, gear, and secret tricks to help you get started with photographing the stars: Gear for Astrophotography Moniz recommends that you have the following essential gear for […]
When framing is done right, audiences look right at the subject in a powerful way. A good photographer can look for natural framing devices, such as trees or doorways, to enhance their shots. The following image, taken by photographer Jeffery Jung, is a great example of a well-executed shot using this technique: Jung shot the […]
You’ll definitely be making lots of mistakes when starting out in photography. Of course making mistakes is fine – it’s an important part of the learning process. But what’s a real bummer is if you keep on making the same mistakes time and again, and you can’t figure out what you’re doing wrong. If that’s […]
When we talk about composition, we usually talk about what, where and how to include different elements in our scenes. One very important concept that we should not forget in the process is how colors are also an important element of composition. The use of colors in your image can either make or break the […]
Everyone of us loves our dogs; there’s no doubt about that. And everyone loves dog photos, as well. But, taking photos of dogs can be a challenging task considering how active they tend to be. COOPH teamed up with dog photographer Anne Geier to present 8 simple tricks to shoot stunning photos of our dogs […]
Photographing insects is a daunting task. The subjects are tiny, skittish, and you have no control over them. Another challenge is the shallow depth of field of macro lenses. Chances are very high that your shot will be out of focus, even if the insect barely moves. Photographer Ross Hodinott explains how you can overcome […]
Some photo locations are so good that no matter how many times you come across an image taken there, you don’t mind stopping and appreciating it. The Soho building in Odaiba, Japan is one of those places that’s quite popular. Many photographers and Instagrammers have posted an image of the building. You might have already […]
Product and fashion photographers get requests for images with clean white backgrounds all the time. This is quite a common requirement for catalogs and online stores. With the right lighting technique, you can save a lot of time and effort in trying to clean that background up in post. Photographer Daniel Norton from Adorama shows […]
A very common misconception that most of us have is that simple images do not stand out. Whereas, in fact, when done right, even a simple image can be highly impactful. Take for instance the following image that was shot by photographer Thomas Bartelds in the grasslands of Namibia. On surface, there doesn’t seem to […]
