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All of us have seen timelapse photography sequences. Timelapses of sunsets, construction, the Aurora Borealis, etc. They’re beautiful, often very dramatic, and the best part is that they’re not very hard to do. Potentially, they can get very difficult depending on the changing light and you subject(s). But capturing a basic timelapse is actually very […]
For Tim Kemple, becoming an outdoor photographer was a natural transition into adulthood. He grew up in the mountainside, spending his free days exploring with his family and friends. Upon graduating from university, he took up residence in an old, used RV he purchased on eBay and roamed freely across the country. Kemple documented his […]
With the advent of digital cameras and the huge amount of features, close-up photography has become the domain for everyone. The simple macro feature on the current generation of digital compacts has opened up this world to virtually anyone with a camera. Of course the ideal situation is the use of SLRs but it’s not […]
Timelapse videos are awesome, and tilt-shift lenses are awesome, and when you put them together, you create something amazing. But tilt-shift lenses are not exactly something just anyone can buy. They’re very expensive, and it’s hard to justify investing that amount of money into one lens. Luckily, we have an alternative: Photoshop. In this easy-to-follow […]
Hadouken photography is a case of life imitating art. It’s named after the “Street Fighter” video game series and aims to portray larger-than-life battling with a virtual aesthetic. Hadouken photography is shot using the levitation technique. The distinguishing feature separating hadouken from other action-oriented photography is that it is not attempting to mirror a real […]
You may recall the unique star trail timelapse films done by Gavin Heffernan of Sunchaser Films. The popularity and positive response to the first videos inspired Heffernan to reassemble his crew and make a trip to Death Valley for round two. The desert setting in southern California provided the talented photographer with a playground of endless […]
This new workshop has been designed from the ground up to teach photographers a simple and systematic approach to capturing professional couples / engagement photography in natural light. In this workshop, they show you that professional results can be achieved with just your camera, a simple reflector and your photographic eye. Found here: Natural Light […]
Are you happy with the photographs you took last time you went to your favorite zoo? Photographing animals at the zoo affords the photographer many unique experiences to get up close and personal with a variety of animals, but as with any type of photography, it’s not as easy as just aiming your camera and […]
The decision to make the transition from hobbyist to professional photographer is a difficult one. While most people start their professional photography career on a part time basis, there are some who jump right in from the start. I’m in the latter group. The very first time I charged anything for a photo I was a […]
Wedding photography is a difficult genre to summarize, simply because each wedding is different. In other forms of photography, such as landscape or studio portraiture, you can be pretty sure what equipment you will need to get the job done. Wedding photography is more complicated; one wedding could be outside in the midday sun whilst […]
