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Lighting and camera settings aside, posing plays a huge role in adding life to a portrait. However, many photographers really struggle when it comes to posing their subjects. Good poses shape the subjects better and add value to the image. It thus becomes quite essential for photographers to be able to pose their subjects better […]
One of the most accurate and powerful ways to take meter readings of light through the lens to determine the dynamic range of a scene is spot metering. It can help you produce a correct exposure every single time you press the shutter release button. If you’ve struggled to produce photographs that look right in […]
If you study the perception of two distinct groups of photographers, beginners and professionals, about the idea of getting the best gear to improve photography, you will get contradicting results. The beginners tend to feel that getting the best gear will help them in taking better photos. The pros on the other hand are of […]
Something I always recommend to photographers wondering what gear to get is a small flash. Even if it’s only used on -camera, one flash unit can be an incredible help in many kinds of situations. However, an area that I notice people are often hesitant to get into is using their flash off-camera. One common […]
Despite how meticulous and careful I am with my equipment, it always amazes me how quickly dust, fingerprints, and overall grime builds up on and inside my camera bodies and even on lenses. Casual photographers will probably not immediately notice problems with dirt until little specs begin showing up on final images. Oftentimes it’s when […]
One of the greatest variables dedicated landscape photographers have to accept is the weather. You can spend hours scouting locations and thousands of dollars on the best possible equipment. But even the mightiest photographer is powerless when pitted against Mother Nature. Obviously, the weather has a dramatic impact on the light, and in turn, our […]
Framing your subject up for a portrait can sometimes be difficult. Should you get closer? Further? Cropping in close is particularly challenging because you don’t want to change it in such a way that it looks like your subject is missing limbs. A poorly cropped photo can make all the difference when it comes to […]
With all the technological advancements today, photography has become a lot more accessible. And with social media like Instagram and Facebook dominating the internet, saying that photos are now a dime a dozen is an understatement. While it’s sad, the fact that most photos are posted for the sake of gathering ‘likes’ holds true to […]
If you’re a landscape photographer, you understand the amount of effort it takes just to reach a particular location for a shoot. You may end up hiking for hours just to get to your preferred destination before taking any photos. The challenge with this is time. Because it can be a slow process, you may […]
Inspiration can sometimes have unexpected sources. While sometimes it can be really difficult to come by creative ideas, other times it can come around from something like….a projector. Well that’s exactly what photographer Henbu took inspiration from this time around. Let’s join him in this video as he shares some cool results he was able […]
