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When Chuck Close decided to do a series of portraits involving 20 well-known celebrities, he wanted to do something a bit different from a typical photo shoot. In the video below, you get a backstage pass to the unique shoot. Once you see Close’s approach, you may be a little surprised: Some of the celebrities […]
It’s not often a master photographer sits down and talks about his journey becoming a photographer and shares a wealth of information with whomever is interested in learning, but that is just what Gregory Heisler has done in the informative two-hour video that you can watch here: “They had just come back from some remote […]
The Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) is an iconic species–found only in the southwestern United States–which embodies the beauty of the desert. Sung Jin Ahn‘s award-winning timelapse video pays tribute to the trees, depicting their splendor in a variety of desert scenes: After reading that the Joshua tree may be endangered by climate change, and that […]
In this hour-long seminar, pro photographer Larry Cohen reviews many different types of cameras and light systems to use in underwater photography. He covers just about everything, from point and shoot types to extensive DSLR rigs, making sure there is something for everyone’s budget and needs. To back up his expertise, the seminar also offers […]
Do you ever wonder how those amazing pictures of homes and their interiors are done? How did they make those small rooms look so spacious? And how can they make the home look so presentable, even with someone still living in it? It’s simply all about using the right angles to make the rooms and […]
iPhoneography isn’t only for quick snapshots of your lunch and your pets. Many professional photographers are now using the mobile device as a secondary–sometimes primary–camera. Smartphones are easy to use, are generally always with us, and they make sharing the photos instantaneous–there’s no wonder so many pros and amateurs alike are embracing the technology. Watch […]
In the quick tutorial below, Levi Sim shows us the workflow he uses to create black and white images using the increasingly popular Lightroom 5. The tutorial is easy to follow and offers professional results making it a great starting point for those of you wanting to learn more about the technique: In the tutorial, […]
This new $5 eBook is designed to equip photographers with the skills to improve their ability to create bokeh rich images but at the same time ensure the subject is as sharp as possible and master depth of field. Found here: Shooting Shallow – Understanding Depth of Field Mastering the ability to control the out of focus […]
Known for his innovative and sometimes risque cuisine, ‘Demon Chef’ Alvin Leung lets us go behind the scenes during the making of a creative food art book. Danish photographer René Riis simply, yet beautifully, captures the Demon Chef’s creations–dubbed X-Treme Chinese–which push the limits and leave our mouths watering: Riis worked directly with Leung to […]
When taking on a wedding photography gig, there are certain types of photographs that the client expects. At the end of the day, it’s up to you to make sure your client is happy. Fortunately, photographer Barry Page provides a checklist of sorts that both the wedding party and photographers can use to make sure […]
