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Does studio lighting scare you away as a photographer? Too many lights, light modifiers, gear and stuff? Have you never ever worked seriously with studio equipment? This new eBook is designed to help newcomers, amateurs, aficionados, even versed pro photographers in those areas. Found here: ESSENTIALS. Studio Lighting for Intimate Photography The concept and art direction in this book […]
Copyright issues are an integral and undeniable part of a professional photographer’s job. If you are shooting for money and employ models, locations, or anything else that is identifiable in commercial usage you could get sued for improper usage of the pictures unless you have specific permission to use these images. Though this sounds quite […]
Have you recently acquired a new DSLR, or are you interested in prolonging the life of the one(s) you already own? Holly from the Canon Call Center has some tips on how to keep your camera and lenses in working order in the following video: Keeping your camera and lenses free of grit and grime […]
It can sometimes be difficult to photograph unique and creative images when shooting nature and wildlife, especially for photographers just getting started. There are a lot of technical and creative decisions to be made that may not be apparent. Take a look at the quick video clip below of renowned nature photographer Jay Dickman, as […]
Timelapse photography has been used to capture all sorts of natural phenomena, from cloudscapes and stars to people moving about in a cityscape and plants growing, but this four-year compilation from the Hubble Space Telescope made history: On January 6, 2002, an unknown star in the constellation Monoceros (the Unicorn) underwent a huge explosion, briefly […]
Water droplet photography can seem intimidating to many photographers, yet it’s actually pretty straightforward. All you really need is a camera and a way to make water drops. But if you want stellar shots like the ones in Shawn Knol‘s album, pull out a few basic lenses and a speed light, then mix in a […]
Along with the 2014 FIFA World Cup happening comes this timely behind the scenes clip of a photoshoot featuring Mexican National Team goalkeeper, Guillermo Memo Ochoa. A veteran at these types of shoots, photographer Monte Isom walks us through the process of capturing the soccer superstar: For such an extensive commercial photoshoot for Allstate, Isom […]
We hear the term “pixel” used quite often—not just in reference to photography, but even in everyday life. As we move further and further into the digital age, “pixel” is becoming somewhat of a household word. But, what exactly is a pixel and where did it come from? Taran Van Hemert gives us a quick […]
Photographers have mixed opinions on whether or not you should watermark your photos. Some think they can help protect your images from digital theft, while others think they are a distraction to the image itself. Of course, it all boils down to personal opinion. If you tend to lean in favor of a watermark, check […]
Sure, being a travel photographer means you get to see places you never thought you would, places far off, magical, mystical, hidden, unimaginable. But, it also means that you need to be able to get the perfect shot every time; you don’t have the luxury of a second chance. Travel photographer Chris McLennan invites us on […]
