Event photography is a thrilling yet challenging domain. It’s about encapsulating the essence, emotions, and narrative of an event in a set of photos. For those who are venturing into the realm of event photography, knowing which shots are crucial and how to execute them can significantly up the game. Here’s a look at the […]
This article is based on concepts from Collier’s Guide to Night Photography. Our readers can get a discount by using the promo code picturecorrect at checkout. Part I – Civil Twilight Whenever I photograph at a popular landscape photography location, I usually see a mass exodus of photographers as soon as the sun goes down. […]
Today’s article was kindly shared with us by Ignacio Palacios, author of the 12 Types of Natural Light which is designed to help photographers harness the incredible power of light. If you don’t like strong contrast in your images, this is the light to use. Overcast days don’t mean you can’t shoot. While a white […]
Today’s article was kindly shared with us by Ignacio Palacios, author of the 12 Types of Natural Light which is designed to help photographers harness the incredible power of light. This is light that comes from behind your subject and heads towards you and your camera. Often dramatic and creating a high contrast situation between […]
In a recent video, photographer Clifford Pickett from Urban iPhone Photography takes us on a stunning journey through one of the city’s most iconic locations – the Brooklyn Bridge – at the crack of dawn. With the backdrop of a golden sunrise, Pickett discusses and demonstrates the art and technique of capturing photos during the […]
Despite the power light has over an image, many photographers are a bit hesitant to work with artificial sources. After all, it’s much easier and less intimidating to simply use what the sun has to offer. And often times, available light on its own is beautiful. However, as photographer Gavin Hoey from Adorama explains, playing it safe won’t […]
Indoor portraits without a flash can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. Here are some tips that can help you capture stunning portraits indoors without the use of a flash: Leverage Natural Light: Use the natural light available from windows or doors. This can create a beautiful, soft light perfect for portraits. Position your subject […]
Today’s article was kindly shared with us by Ignacio Palacios, author of the 12 Types of Natural Light which is designed to help photographers harness the incredible power of light. This is light that comes from one side or the other and is very important to add dimension and texture to an image. Side lighting […]
Today’s article was kindly shared with us by Ignacio Palacios, author of the 12 Types of Natural Light which is designed to help photographers harness the incredible power of light. Front light is the light that hits the front of your subject and one of the most common lighting directions in photography. It is perhaps […]
Today’s article was kindly shared with us by Ignacio Palacios, author of the 12 Types of Natural Light which is designed to help photographers harness the incredible power of light. The Golden Hour may be the most popular time for landscape photography but calling it the magic hour isn’t fair to its often overlooked sibling, […]
