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Due to the precision of each and every little decision, food photography is often considered one of the most challenging forms of photography. While it takes a lot of hard work to look effortless, many photographers wonder what it is that holds them back from reaching compositional perfection. However, with one simple yet powerful styling […]
Hoo’s a good boy? The Internet has been won over by a German Shepherd named Ingo and his best friend, Poldi the owl. Check out this album of magical, golden-hour shots: For his part, Poldi seems perpetually surprised at whatever’s going on, while Ingo looks a little more on the sleepy side. Neither seems to […]
World-renowned photojournalist Steve McCurry has spent many years traveling around and photographing the unique and vibrant people and sights of India. In his travels, he’s learned that the best photos don’t always happen after arriving at the destination, but along the way. You just have to be open to them, and know not to turn […]
Sometimes the colors in a photograph just don’t mesh. You may not be able to notice it right away; the photo just seems off for some reason. But it could be as simple as the fact that the colors don’t complement each other. So, how do you know which combinations of colors you should be […]
Hair light, separation light, accent light, whatever you want to call it, the result is the same—separating your model from your background. In a small home studio, one light may be enough for portrait lighting, but adding a second light behind your model will really add separation and definition: Using one single flash to light […]
Understanding the basics of photography is essential for consistently taking great photos. To help understand a little more about these fundamental aspects, photographer Mark Wallace answers a message asking how he was able to create a photo that appeared as if it had been taken in a dark room with one light, when he captured […]
Modern imaging formats like medium and especially 35mm have made the actual task of photography less labor intensive, but there’s still something to be said for the romanticism of large format photography. Cinematographer Taylor Hawkins and Nick Bolton have created a beautiful and honest short film about the original format. The vignette, Through the Ground Glass, provides […]
Master the Lightroom techniques that will bring your photos to life and save you tons of time. Photographer Mike Newton has helped tens of thousands of photographers learn Adobe Lightroom and is here to teach you exactly what you need to know to take your edits and efficiency in Lightroom to the next level. Found here: Lightroom Mastery […]
Light painting is a fun and interesting technique used by photographers to “paint” light into their photos. It can be achieved with flashlights, a softbox, reflectors, spot lights, or any other type of light source. While many photographers have attempted this phenomenal technique, very few have mastered it. To understand a little more about light painting […]
There are many elements of composition that form the building blocks of photography: lines, shape, form, texture, pattern, and the rule of thirds, just to name a few. Each of these elements plays a role in drawing the viewer’s eye into the photo. Here, Mark Wallace focuses on three basic building blocks—line, shape, and form—to […]
