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Video is a powerful tool for photographers to take advantage of. You can use video to record your life and the people you love, to tell the stories of your clients, or to share more about your business. This new eBook/video tutorial product from PhotographyConcentrate covers everything you need to know to start making your own professional videos from […]
A dirty lens can be a real headache on a photo shoot. Many camera manufacturers offer lens maintenance services, but keeping your lenses clean doesn’t have to be left to professionals. This infographic shows you how to clean your lens at home inexpensively—and without doing any damage: BorrowLenses.com illustrates the process quite clearly; it’s simple. Get […]
One of the questions that is most commonly asked when shooting in a small home studio is, “Should I use a softbox or an umbrella?” In this video, photographer Gavin Hoey explains the effects of both and delves deeper into how to use a softbox. He then shows us how to take softbox-lit photos and turn them […]
It’s true that one cannot learn art, and you cannot induce in someone the eye for beauty. But if you have it in you, it can be honed to perfection. As a self taught landscape photographer who has learned everything from the hours of waiting for the perfect light to the mistakes committed, I feel both glad […]
Making it in music photography isn’t easy. In fact, with the barrier slowly lowering each year, it can be hard to make a name for yourself in the vast sea of music photographers. However, with a few helpful tips and tricks from Irish photographer Ruth Medjber (whose portfolio includes a variety of famous musicians from […]
Having trouble producing amazing, crisp, and exciting still life photographs? It’s not always easy to give an inanimate object substance and make it pop, but with a few simple lighting techniques and tricks, you can bring those still lifes to life, so to speak. Photographers Karl Taylor and Urs Recher show us two very different, yet […]
One photo can have a huge impact on history. We all have familiar images that come to mind when we think of historic events. This infographic takes a look at some of the most iconic photographs of all time, including shocking images, such as Napalm Girl; amusing images, featuring Einstein’s tongue; and breathtaking photographs like M.Collins’ […]
When working in portrait photography, you have to create some sense of deliberateness to separate a casual photo from a portrait. Even the smallest details can make a difference. While using macro lenses for portrait photography isn’t something for everyone, when used correctly they can add sharpness you can’t find with other lenses. To help understand a […]
City-branding pioneer JT Singh and timelapse flow motion videographer Rob Whitworth have teamed up to put together an amazing tourism video about Pyongyang. The little known North Korean city comes to life in the video as the creators show another side to what many people think of the region. Enter Pyongyang captures the humanity, vibrancy and potential of […]
In a world where anyone and everyone can take photos, it’s easy to get in the mindset that a camera is camera. But there’s still a big difference between a professional photographer and an amateur one. To put this notion to the test, professional portrait photographer Ben Lucas created the Headshot Challenge to decide once and […]
