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Photography is a beautiful fusion of art and technology. This is one reason it’s challenging—especially for beginners. Amateur photographers not only need to understand all the technicalities that go into taking a photograph, but also the creative elements such as composition, posing, storytelling and more. Therefore it is quite natural for beginner photographers to make […]
Photography is not so much about taking pictures as it is about creating art from within the known universe. Unlike traditional forms of expression where an artist works with a variety of abstract emotions and ideas to produce media, photographic art captures a real-world entity to produce abstract emotions and ideas. One could say that […]
I hope you enjoy this video, “The Moon in Motion,” with footage of the “Great American Eclipse” captured from locations in Idaho and looking over the Tetons on August 21, 2017. It’s best viewed with the lights down and the music up on the biggest screen you have. Music is by my talented friend, cellist […]
1. Work with real people In an effort to reduce costs and boost the authentic appeal of an image, it has become increasingly common that real people (as opposed to professional talent) be used for stock imagery productions. One advantage is that real people are more likely to be willing to sign model releases since they […]
Portrait photography is about more than just capturing a pretty face. There are a lot of things that go behind a successful portrait. A well-taken portrait connects with the viewer and is able to invoke emotions. To take such portraits, it is the photographer’s responsibility to ensure all the pieces work together. This means nailing […]
One of the more challenging aspects of youth sports picture days is the proper posing of team photos. You could have perfect exposure, focus, and composition but if the kids aren’t posed properly the products will still look unprofessional. Like anything, the more time you spend practicing the better you will be at it. The […]
Wallace Wyss is both a working photojournalist and a fine artist. Here he explains how he uses light to create “art” with photographs, which are then used as inspirations for his oil paintings. I wear two different hats. I attend car shows, from “cars’n’-coffee” informal events to the world’s poshest concours d’Elegance. My role is […]
If there was a simple way to capture highly engaging product photos, would you be interested? The value of professional product photos can’t be overstated, they are in high demand these days. And the return on investment is very easy to measure. This new in-depth eBook covers the entire process in detail: camera settings, scene […]
Composition tips are a dime a dozen. As a student of photography, it is up to you to decide what suits your style best. We often recommend rules that have been tried and tested, but sometimes it’s handy to go a different route. Today, we bring to you professional landscape photographer Mark Denney, who shares […]
Landscape photography takes you on numerous adventures. As if photographing “regular” landscapes isn’t adventurous enough, capturing erupting volcanoes really does take adventure to the next level. But as you might expect, snapping shots of volcanoes is not an easy task. While safety is one major concern, the glow of the burning lava is hard to […]
