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Many photographers dream of getting published in National Geographic and it’s not just the fierce competition keeping them from realizing their dreams. You have to know what the photo buyers are looking for. What is it exactly that is going to catch the eye of National Geographic and make your photograph stand out from the […]
If you’re new to photography, the vast array of lenses on the market might seem a little daunting. There exists not just a range of focal lengths, from the super-wide to the super-long, but even several variations on a single focal length, not to mention zoom lenses of all kinds. With major brands boasting of […]
There is really only one perfect exposure to any photo: the one that looks good to your eyes. However, your camera’s light meter plays a big role in helping you get a starting point for your image. The fact is that cameras have not changed much in 20 years. Still, an exposed image is the […]
Photographer Brian Bielmann takes us under the waves at TEDx Honolulu with his inspiring images and stories. Early on in life, Bielmann was arrested by a love of surfing – it was his heart’s true passion. Knowing that he needed to work as well, he taught himself to be a surf photographer, so he’d never […]
For photographers like Jeff Cable, part of the appeal of night photography is the new set of challenges it presents. Cable, whose day job is sports photography, says his real passion lays in sneaking away from things at nightfall to wander the city streets looking for photographs. That’s good news for all the night owls […]
When I learned about photography for the first time, it was in my high school’s darkroom with a fully-manual Pentax K1000, which was at one time possibly the most prolific and popular SLR camera on the market. Why, you ask? Because it was built like a brick (which is mainly what makes them a popular […]
When it comes to photography lighting, you don’t need a studio setting with expensive equipment. There are a number of creative ways to get great lighting without breaking the bank. If you’re a portrait photographer without a light stand or an umbrella, don’t worry, you don’t need them. You just need a plain white shopping […]
Henri Cartier-Bresson is one of the most well-known names in photography. Many may be familiar with his work, but not all may be familiar with his philosophy. Below is an original short created by 522 productions that incorporates an interview with Cartier-Bresson to show what it is that inspires the photographers as 522: Perhaps one […]
Photography is notorious for whisking its practitioners off on unexpected adventures. “I never thought I would get the chance to photograph this.” Most long-time photographers are caught saying this at least once throughout their careers. Okinawa-based wedding photographer Pete Leong is no different. As an avid supporter of maintaining personal photography projects alongside professional work to […]
Filmmaker Paul Brasil explores the life of a popular music photographer in this short film. After years of struggling, Lerner got started shooting Katy Perry concerts when she was just becoming popular; now, in this film, he tours with Justin Beiber as his official photographer, sifting through packed coliseums for that elusive iconic shot. In […]
