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The sole purpose of food photography is to make food appear mouthwatering. Professional food photographer Joanie Simon shares her go to lighting techniques to make your food photography look more delicious: Specular Highlights Specular highlights are the result of direct reflection. They’re formed when the light bouncing off the subject is bright and not diffused. […]
The internet is full of photography tips. Some can really help take your photography to the next level. Others, depending on your shooting style, may not be so helpful. Landscape photographer James Popsys lays out some of the worst advice he’s received and why you too might want to give these “rules” a break: Photography […]
The trick with taking pictures is getting the exposure correct. The exposure is a product of the ISO, shutter speed, and aperture. How can you tell if your exposure is correct? You might say, “Look at the back of the camera, and just look at the image. It looks fantastic!” I hate to tell you this, […]
As photographers, we have varied interests. There are also some photographers who love to dig deep into the technicalities of photography and rest who dedicate themselves to capturing the perfect image with all technicalities set aside. Photographer Brendan Barry builds cameras and educates people: Building a Caravan Camera Barry has been taking photos since he […]
Knowing how to properly edit your photos is a skill that every photographer must have. Photographer Jamie Windsor discusses six things that you should be doing when editing photos: 1. Crop While getting your composition correct in-camera is preferred, it may not be possible to achieve every time. Crop your images so that the image […]
The focal length of your lens dictates more than what fits into your frame. It also affects the perspective and the dynamics of your composition. Photographer Jamie Windsor takes this forward and goes on to say how focal length affects the psychological impact of your shots: 35mm A 35mm focal length gives the feel of […]
Nighttime photography can translate to a nightmare if you’re not well prepared. Limited light means that your camera struggles to capture the type of images you have in your mind. This video from B&H offers some useful techniques for nighttime portraits: 1. Softbox with a Speedlight A speedlight placed inside a softbox can make the […]
Your camera’s strap is an unassuming, simple, but necessary and important piece of your camera that not only prevents accidental camera drops but also allows for hands-free transport. While attaching a camera strap seems like a straightforward process, there are things you can do to improve the form and function of your strap. In the following video, Warwick, […]
Macro lenses open up a whole new world of photography opportunities. Even the most mundane subjects appear interesting through macro lenses. But a real challenge when using macro lenses is with the depth of field. It’s so shallow that even the slightest movement can cause the subject to be out of focus. In this video, […]
In this article, I will cover a core concept in photography that is neglected by a surprising amount of photographers. Photography is a wonderful mixture of science and art. The science part can be intriguing and is an important aspect but not the whole of it. Techniques like depth-of-field control, slow shutter speed effects or motion […]
