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Do you ever feel like taking portraits is a roll of the dice? Sometimes the pictures work out great, but other times you end up with washed out faces or harsh shadows. It’s both frustrating and disappointing. This complete photography course aims to cover everything you need to know to get consistent, quality results while […]
Most people think of flash as a tool to create dramatic portraits, and while that’s true, it’s definitely not the only way flash should be used. Actually, using flash can give you the control to create a number of different lighting effects; it just depends on the type of look you’re going for. Control of […]
Being able to shoot a wide variety of locations is important for having a diverse portfolio and even a factory making hard cases may request a shoot for business materials. If you’re prepared before you go in you’re more likely to come out with a higher quality product. In this video, Jay P. Morgan gives […]
Lighting painting certainly seems to be the trend lately, and photographer Dave Lehl couldn’t resist from trying it out himself. But instead of waving flashlights and glowsticks around, Lehl decided to grab a bunch of sparklers, tape them to some skateboards, and watch his friends do their crazy tricks as he photographs the whole thing: […]
Approaching strangers on the street and asking them if you can photograph them for your portfolio can be very intimidating for most photographers. Jimmy Hickey, however, almost has the task down to a science and he’s here to share some of his experience with us in the form of a whole slew of helpful hints. Check out […]
Perspective can make a big difference when photographing any subject, but you especially want to be observant when photographing models. Shooting at different angles can drastically affect the way your subject looks and the impact made by the photo. In this short video, photographer Jay P. Morgan shows how changing camera angles can affect the […]
Taking portraits outdoors without the use of expensive speedlights and strobes doesn’t have to be intimidating; even when you’re shooting in the harsh afternoon sun. As Pye from SLRLounge explains in the following video, you can get professional results using only a $30 reflector and a DSLR with a 50mm prime lens. Pye shot on […]
Digital cameras are usually hard-wearing and don’t require a lot of care and maintenance. However, there are 6 deadly natural predators that in a matter of seconds can shorten a camera’s life. By taking a few precautions, you can not only increase the life span of your photographic equipment, but you can also enhance its […]
Digital photography has its many virtues, but when it comes to really getting inside the process of watching an image come alive, there is little to compare with the old methods. Before digital there was film and before film there was the wet plate collodion process—a truly elaborate and complicated process. There is still a […]
While Lightroom makes it a whole lot easier to copy, edit, and manage your photos, you still need to know what you’re doing to make proper use of the software. In this video, photographer Phil Steele shows you exactly how he manages to keep his Lightroom workflow simple: Copy the Images to Lightroom First things […]
