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We’ve all seen the northern lights (or at least pictures of them) dancing in the pre-dawn sky. The Internet is filled with images and videos of the phenomenon that happens due to charged particles interacting with our upper atmosphere. While we’re not much bothered by the exact ingredients of that heavenly concoction, we’re definitely excited to […]
We all know a good landscape photo when we see one. But what it is that makes a great landscape photo so great? In this video, photographer Doug McKinlay explains the seven key components of the best landscape photos: 1. Great Depth of Field The easiest way to get a corner to corner sharp landscape […]
World-renowned surfing photographer Jeff Flindt is regularly featured in many of the biggest surf magazines and works with some of the biggest surf companies around. He’s considered one of the best surf photographers out there, so it’s pretty amazing to get some tips from him and see his process. Watch this behind the scenes look […]
Photographers who don’t like to shoot weddings tend to give imaginative excuses for their non-affinity. They tend to avoid situations where something can go wrong. If you do it often enough Murphy’s going to get you. But you can avoid any of these pitfalls if you plan ahead. As wedding photographer Susan Stripling puts it in […]
With flash, you can create any stylistic vision—you just need to know how to control the light. But where do you start? SLR Lounge’s new lighting workshop was designed to give you a solid foundation in flash photography from beginner to advanced. Found here: Lighting 101: Foundation and Light Shaping Join SLR Lounge on dozens […]
Photographer Jana Williams takes us outdoors to shoot a headshot session using natural light and in the process shares some simple tips to improve our headshots: 1. Use a handheld light meter If you’re a natural light photographer, this is one investment that’s guaranteed to give you returns for a really long time. When using […]
Photographing babies, especially newborns, can be a tricky job. Babies cry, they get gassy, they pee the bed, and their skin peels. Photographer Ana Brandt has been photographing babies long enough that she’s figured out ways around each of these problems. Brandt shares what she packs in her bag before a shoot: Props Brandt uses fluffy […]
Lighting is all about emphasizing the best characteristics in your subject and hiding the flaws. In beauty photography you have to make the flaws seem non-existent, while putting the beauty front and center. We’ve gotten so used to this that in most glamour shots it’s impossible to tell where the real person ends and where […]
As a photographer you’ll be taking pictures all the time and the likelihood is that, at some point, your photos will include people and property, as these both make great subjects. However, if you want to sell these images commercially, you’ll need a release to ensure that you have the right permissions. This is where […]
Photoshop makes you a more versatile photographer. Don’t like the background your shot was taken on? Change it. But changing backgrounds and compositing takes some know-how if you want your photos to look realistic. That’s where this new tutorial eBook from Ed Verosky and bonus set of digital backgrounds and textures comes in. Found here: Digital Background […]
