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Lighting is a complicated subject that takes most photographers a lifetime to fully master. It’s easy it to get stuck in rut using the same old lighting patterns time and time again. Just ask Joel Grimes, a commercial photographer who learned the Rembrandt technique and stuck with it for nearly 20 years. When working on a testimonial […]
If you’re just breaking into the world of lighting, you may want to devote a couple hours to Erik Valind’s recent seminar on controlling off-camera lighting. While the course is aimed at beginners, there are still tips scattered throughout the video that even a seasoned pro might find useful. Valind used a model to shoot live […]
If you have already spent a little fortune with your latest digital camera, you might ignore the need for a tripod to complete your entire photographic experience. Fine! BUT while you make a move from good to great pictures taking, best camera tripod or monopod will avoid series of blurred images and are becoming useful add-on that all photo enthusiasts should have. The choice of your tripod or monopod is to be taken seriously because they generally last longer than your camera itself. As vibration is the best enemy of every single photographer, we would like to help you.
Venice is a photographer’s paradise, a city of so many beautiful scenes, that it is hard not to find a great shot. However, what if you wish to avoid the cliche shots and shoot something very different? That is what photographer Joerg Niggli did when he created this stunning timelapse film of Venice from sunrise […]
When the Cascades Raptor Center in Oregon wanted to update images of their raptors, they turned to photographer Jon Meyers. Rather than shoot the birds at the center, they chose to use his studio, where they could control the lighting and look of the photographs in this very interesting session: A lot of planning and […]
So I put together a short list of some of my favorite gear. I don’t own all of it (some day, maybe!) but I’ve used ’em and I highly recommend all of it. So if you’re ever looking to buy any of the stuff listed here, don’t hesitate; I personally guarantee its awesomeness. DSLRs Full […]
A pair of photographers take us on a behind-the-scenes tour of a recent vintage themed photo shoot in Denver, Colorado to share with us not just the experience, but also a few tips and tricks. In the video, R. J. Kern and Amanda Tipton give us the rundown on how to prepare for and shoot a […]
If you’re familiar with the world of “iPhoneography” you are also probably familiar with the name Dan Burkholder. He is known around the industry as an iPhone artistry expert having taught seminars around the world and has even authored a book on the subject. Luckily for us, one of his seminars is now available to watch online for free. At an hour and 45 minutes long, the seminar is a bit on the lengthy side so you may want to be sure you have some spare time before you sit down to watch it, as it does become rather engaging.
Shooting in moonlight adds an ethereal, blue look to an image. However, it’s not easy to shoot and difficult to control. In this short video, Jay P Morgan shows us how to set up a studio scenario to simulate moonlight: The idea is to have the light coming from the window, to have the appearance […]
Another interesting eBook released this week is designed to help readers fall in love with the raw simplicity of shooting with your mobile phone, embrace its limitations, and turn them into your own creative freedom and voice. I’m glad the author addressed some of the valuable apps; he could have gone into more detail about using them but at least provides a good introductory foundation.
