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Spirals occur everywhere around us and can be a great way to add interest to photographic composition. These 11 photos show interesting examples of spiral staircases from all around the world. Enjoy the view! How have you used spirals to add that extra touch to your photos? Give us examples—in words or photos—in the comment […]
The “Stone Soup” fable is one of sneaky cooperation. A group of hungry travellers arrive at a village with an empty pot; the stingy villagers refuse to share their food, so the travellers fill their pot with boiling water, drop in a few stones and tell curious passersby that they’re making a delicious stone soup. It just […]
Nadav Bagim is an Israeli photographer who loves doing macro photography; he’s in love with the world of bugs, insects, and all sorts of other life forms that creep and crawl just inches from the ground. Though the passion for these creepy crawlies was there right from his childhood, love for macro photography happened only […]
After the camera, the photographer’s most important tool is the eye. We all want to create powerful, dramatic, and impactful images. But we can’t get there without an understanding of the fundamentals of composition. Mastering Composition: A Photographer’s Guide to Seeing delves deep into what makes great compositions – written for photographers of all levels who want […]
You may have seen the “little planet” pictures that have been circulating the internet in recent years. If you’ve ever wondered exactly how they’re created, then it’s AdoramaTV to the rescue today. In this video, Gavin Hoey shows us in great detail how to take the pictures you need and mold them together in Photoshop […]
DSLR cameras have come a really long way. If you compare digital SLRs made from the early part of this century with the ones that are shipping out of factories now, there are light years of difference. There are bound to be a few eyebrows raised when making a comparison video between two cameras from […]
Have you ever done spec work? It’s when you complete a finished project before you sign a contract—halfway between pitching and gambling. If you’re on the fence about the ethics behind this, this video rant by Ted Forbes should convince you to avoid it: “This is worse than working for free. When you’re working for free, at least you know you’re […]
Oh, to be a kid again—that’s the premise behind PermaGrin Film‘s epic ode to childhood, “Imagination.” The music video, a dreamy modern cover of the famous Willy Wonka song “Pure Imagination” by Jordan Corey, is only four minutes long, but the filmmakers were clearly having so much fun that there’s nearly as much in outtakes afterward. Check it […]
A wedding photography poses checklist is crucial to get all the shots right on the big day. But with all that’s going on, even with loads of preparation, it can be easy to miss some vital shots. It’s important to put together a full list of all the poses you need to include. The following […]
Have you finally decided to jump into the world of selfies but don’t know where to start? The folks at Zippi have created this infographic to point you in the right direction: Love ’em or hate ’em, selfies are here to stay. But if you’re getting sick of them, you can always take the advice […]
