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There’s an old expression that a photographer’s first 10,000 photos are their worst. That means if you want to become a good photographer, you have to take at least 10,000 photos—and make sure you are practicing and learning how to take pictures, not just snapshots. If you go out for a walk in your neighborhood, […]
As a teenager, from my earliest days of interest in astronomy and photography, I had a famous (in the southern hemisphere) image of the Southern Cross and “The Pointers” as a poster on my wall, captured on a medium-format camera by Japanese astrophotographer Akira Fujii. Fujii used a blur filter to highlight the famed bright […]
Black backdrops are very useful in photography. For instance, they are widely used in portrait and product photography. They’re great when you don’t want any unnecessary shadows and reflections. Also, very black materials can be used to block any unnecessary light coming into the scene. They work pretty well but once you see what photographer […]
Some of the most breath-taking photographs taken have been of the night sky. Capturing the stars, moon and Milky Way give a sense of mystery and wonder. That said, without the proper preparation, night photography can be tricky. In this guide, you’ll learn the entire process of taking stunning photographs of stars in the night […]
Hiring a wedding photographer is a big decision. For that reason, couples planning to hire one will do their due diligence with researching and vetting wedding photographers. But the stakes are high—and a gig is never a sure bet. In today’s video, professional wedding photographer Taylor Jackson takes us through some of the factors that […]
The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i is an updated version of the original Star Adventurer tracking mount. It brings the app-based control of the Star Adventurer Mini (SAM) to its slightly larger brother. Setting Up The mount has had a cosmetic overhaul, with white paint and green attachments in place of the original black or red. […]
If you want to take better photos but aren’t sure where to start, this list of 10 beginner tips is for you. 1. Pick a subject that speaks to you. Pay attention to the reccurring themes in your work. Think of what draws you to these things so you can find new ways to capture […]
There is an art to making a story out of your photos. Let’s learn how to do that. Photography is an art in itself. It has many different categories that a photographer can choose to become good at. You can become a good portrait or wedding photographer, or you could be a master at scenery […]
If you want to make your landscape photos stand out, one technique is to shoot against a beautiful night sky. After all, who doesn’t love combining landscapes and astrophotography? If you’re familiar with night sky photography, you must know how challenging it can be to make the stars stand out. All of them appear similar […]
One of the lessons in the Photography Lab series I teach is a lesson on night photography, specifically shooting the stars. There are two essentials to know before going out to shoot stars your first time. ONE: The Earth is rotating. This means you can photograph star constellations, but after about 15 seconds, you will […]
