Composition is undoubtedly one of the most fundamental and important aspects of photography. This is why we come across so many resources developed around this topic. We also have a long list of “rules” that promise to improve your composition. But as with most creative tasks, sometimes it’s best to think outside the box. In […]
Contrast, in photography, is one of those elements that can easily elevate your photos to the next level. And thankfully, we can have contrast in various aspects. It could be in terms of colors, luminance, and mood among others. When composing your image, if you’re able to capture and convey a sense of contrast, then […]
Flash is a simple yet powerful tool that can help elevate your photography to the next level. Using a flash gives you more control over how to shape your light and lets you deliver consistent results. However, there’s something about using flash that a lot of beginner photographers are scared about. That fear is misplaced: […]
It’s impossible to think of Venice without thinking of the canals. And then there are the gondolas and bridges along with the hustle and bustle of the tourists flocking the old beautiful streets. The city is such a popular tourist destination that it’s unreasonable to imagine you’ll have any tourist-free scenes to photograph. However, photographer […]
There has always been a heated discussion about the importance of having the best gear with you. And in this context, you might have heard that gears do not matter a lot of times. However, landscape photographer Mads Peter Iversen believes that they do matter. It’s just that there’s nothing such as the “best gear”. […]
We’re very lucky to have such pure souls in the form of dogs as our best friends. They’re possibly the only creatures that love us more than they care for themselves. And at the end of the day, they’re living creatures that have moods and emotions of their own. So, it’s not unusual for them […]
Coral reefs, found in aquariums or not, are fantastic photo subjects. You won’t be doing them justice if you’re not up to speed on the best ways to capture their brilliance. And if you happen to be in the coral reef photography business, of course it becomes even more important for you to be able […]
Low light photography is hard. It’s not only the photographer that usually finds it difficult working in poorly lit conditions, but the camera struggles a bit too. However, if we pay attention to a few things, you’ll be surprised to see how photographing in low light doesn’t have to be that difficult. To help you […]
If you’ve tried macro photography, you know how challenging it is to get things in focus. Even when the aperture is narrowed, the depth of field is very shallow with macro lenses. This is because a lens has a shallower depth of field when the subject is near to its “closest focusing distance.” Photographer David […]
Light in photography isn’t simply to illuminate the subject. In fact, what’s more important is how the subject is being lit and the quality of light that’s hitting the subject. While this is true for any kind of photography, it holds even greater importance for landscape photography. As a landscape photographer, you have zero control over […]
