Lighting affects two major aspects: highlights and shadows. Where the light source is placed in relation to the camera dictates how your image will end up. It thus becomes essential for a photographer to understand the basics of lighting. Photographer Mark Wallace with Adorama demonstrates how changing the position of your light in relationship to […]
Nature has so many stunning tricks up her sleeve. Photographer Ian Harland came across one of those tricks, the Northern Lights, and captured this one of a kind scene on camera: Harland took the image in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada when he was actively in search of Aurora Borealis. He then took a 15 second exposure […]
Street photography is all about capturing raw moments. The opportunity to capture stories and moments as they unfold is what makes street photography so interesting. And in order to do that, blending in is key. You’ve got to be a part of the street in order to purely capture what goes around. If you happen […]
Architecture is an indication of how human civilizations have evolved. And photography documents how architecture has been changing with time. Take the following image of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco by Grimshackle. He has beautifully captured a picturesque view that was previously blocked by a five-story, four-lane double-decker freeway: Grimshackle took the image with […]
Natural light photography is where a lot of us begin our photography journey. And unfortunately, the mistakes that we make during our early days tend to stick with us as we progress in the journey. In this video, photographer Omar Gonzalez highlights the most common mistakes that beginner photographers make when taking portraits in natural […]
The Lake District in North West England is a popular destination known for its forests, mountains and, of course, lakes. But that’s not where the list ends. The area’s dark night sky also makes it ideal for astrophotographers. Photographer Dom Reardon shows us this potential in today’s fascinating photo: Reardon shot the image using a […]
Seljalandsfoss is one of the most popular waterfalls in Iceland, and for good reason. Its origins are in a volcano glacier, and visitors can actually walk behind a waterfall into a small cave. Thanks to this, photographers can get really beautiful images with unique perspectives of the fall. Photographer Ben Strauss took the following image […]
There’s no shortage of street photography tips out there. Some focus on gear, some on camera settings, some on philosophies. With information so scattered, you’d be forgiven for getting confused. Thankfully, we have an awesome video from photographer Roman Fox who shares the 10 best tips for street photography that’ll last you a lifetime: In […]
Morning hours can really be fruitful for a photographer—if you’re able to leave your bed early, that is. Albert Dros’s image truly supports this statement: Dros actually loves to shoot in these kind of conditions: early morning with a pink sky, lots of ground fog, and spring flowers. As his photo title suggests, the windmill does look […]
Dogs are undoubtedly one of the most loved members of the family. This love for our four-legged friends is a core reason why many people like to have them photographed. But photographing a dog is an entirely different story from photographing humans. Professional dog photographer Andy Biggar shares his top ten tips for taking amazing […]
