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Finding the right tools when you need them in Photoshop often requires clicking through a myriad of menu options. Keyboard shortcuts are like worm holes that let you slip through those menus and options and get to what you need at the blink of an eye. In this video, Aaron Nace demonstrates how you can customize keyboard shortcuts to […]
Our world is filled with patterns. They’re everywhere around us, but we often overlook them. Photographers often utilize repeated elements to give the viewer a pleasing sense of harmony and order. The elements might be shapes, tones, forms, or lines. When taking photos of patterns, put focus on them by isolating them from the surroundings. […]
Timelapse videos are a dime a dozen, but every once in a while we come across one that’s truly well done—even stunning. This timelapse of the beauty of the Western states, made by Portland adventure photographer Leif Smith, might just be one of those: Shot mostly in the western United States and Canada, Smith’s “Vista” timelapse […]
For all their convenience, connectivity, and image quality, there are some things that even the best smartphones in the business can’t do right. That includes getting great bird shots. But with Sam Hume‘s creative techniques, you might just be able to get away with using your smartphone for bird photography: Hume uses just a few things […]
When you first take a look at photographer Marcelo Maragni’s images, you might think that they’re a product of Photoshop. But the truth is they’re all created in camera. Maragni’s photos are created with multiple exposures. In the film days, a multiple exposure occurred when the strip of film did not advance to the next […]
Making a beautiful timelapse sequence involves quite a bit of work. It takes a methodical approach, extensive research, careful calculations, and of course planning. You need the right equipment, too. This video by DigitalRev TV covers some of the essential points to successfully making your first timelapse: Gear There are a lot of cameras out […]
Band photography can be an exciting and fun genre to get into, and it’s great for building your portfolio. Newspapers and magazines will be willing to pay for great images of the local music scene. Of course, like any other type of photography, it has its own tricks and obstacles to overcome. And many of […]
With the rise in popularity of light painting in photography, it should come as no surprise that painting with fire is beginning to see the same increase of interest. Barry Elder, a Manchester based photographer, has a decent amount of experience working with fire and is kind enough to share his process with us. It […]
Photographers love their gear. And there’s never a shortage of new cameras, lenses, and lighting equipment to drool over. While it’s tempting to buy the latest and greatest, you shouldn’t overlook the benefits of using rental services. In this PhotoShelter webinar, Brian Tetrault from LensProToGo discusses the advantages of renting photography gear: Why rent? It’s […]
As part of his 30 Days of Genius series, photographer Chase Jarvis came up with this eye-opening video. It’s about thinking outside the box, using creative ideas that are drawn from different walks of life, and using them in your photography to be more successful as a photographer. He says it’s the dirtiest secret in photography, and […]
