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Back in the day, instant pictures were the top of the photography industry. Anyone could see their picture in a matter of seconds. Polaroid set the foundation for instant cameras. And now, Michael Ciuffo has replicated the Polaroid by making a camera that prints photos instantly on receipt paper, and he wants to crowd-fund its […]
Most of us are too busy oogling at Michael Levin’s landscape portraits to take the time to really think about the process behind the art. Brad Kremer, a filmmaker, was equally enchanted with Levin’s work, but when he was asked to join Levin on a trip to Japan, Kremer jumped at the chance to create a film that shared not just the beauty of Levin’s work, but also the dedication Levin puts into creating every photograph.
Brooklyn-based photographer Andre D. Wagner looks at his work as a way of understanding people and the world better. Every time the documentary style street photographer goes out, he asks, “What does the world have to show me today?” In this video, we’re introduced to Wagner’s world and get the inside scoop on how he approaches people on […]
A slow shutter speed will need to be chosen to show the motion of the water. The slower your shutter speed the greater the motion captured. I suggest you experiment. After a shot immediately check the results on your LCD screen. Then adjust, to a slower or faster shutter speed, until you get the shot you want. To achieve optimum results will require a shutter speed of at least 1/15 of a second, or longer. Truly smooth water should be captured if you leave the shutter open for over a second.
On December 6th, 2014, over 40 photographers hit the streets of London to create the biggest timelapse ever. The crowdsourced video, LapseLondon, captures the history and life of London through the eyes of artists who are passionate about the city. Watch this amazing timelapse of a city that never stands still: The photographers were brought together by […]
Every few months the top camera and film brands put out new camera models of exquisite proportions—the very definition of eye candy to a photographer. These cameras taunt us with their endless features and promises of even better photographs; they make it easy to want to go out and drop thousands and thousands of dollars. […]
You can know exactly what gear to buy and which settings to shoot in, but if you don’t haven’t mastered composition your photographs will always disappoint. Composition tells viewers where to look and guides the viewer’s eye through the photograph. “There are a lot of ideas and concepts and rules when it comes to composition,” […]
White balance (WB) is really important for accurate re-production of colors in a photo. If WB settings are not properly tuned in your digital camera, you may find your final shot to be colored slightly in hues of blue, orange, or yellow. Not a good thing. In this article, we’ll look at three important aspects […]
Every photographer has their own way of shooting around and getting the perfect image. One photographer, Nguyen Dinh An from Vietnam, has a very unique way of capturing the moment—from just about every angle: At only 22-years-old, Nguyen Dinh An easily rolls, kicks, spins, and dances his way around the photo shoot. The seemingly strange […]
We love to look at stunning portraits. The subject may be our friend, family member, a model, or a perfect stranger. A well taken portrait tells us stories, creates some mystery or brings out some memories. Good portraits also reveal the true personality of someone. So how does a photographer capture a good portrait? Below […]
