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Surfing is undoubtedly an action packed sport. And when it comes to action sports, things happen so quickly that you need to make split-second decisions to capture a moment that’s photo-worthy. However, if you’re prepared with some little things like composition, focus, camera settings among others, that’ll help you take beautiful surf photos. Photographer Tom […]
Effective composition is a big part of producing eye-catching photos. It isn’t possible to carry out a comprehensive review of the field of composition in a few short paragraphs. Rather, three aspects of composition that tend to be especially important in texture photography will be covered: contrast, curves, and patterns. Paying attention to these three […]
Rain, dusk, dark house facades, and a lonely lighthouse – all of the ingredients needed for the ultimate somber scene. Just like the twins in The Shining, the two brick-for-brick identical houses flanking the lighthouse are similarly spooky. Though the lighthouse’s Fresnel lens was on when Anders Nyholm pressed the shutter button, it did little […]
Ever been on a photo shoot and found yourself in a pinch because you were just lacking that one essential item? Maybe it rained and your camera bag or a piece of equipment got wet. Well, a plastic bag would have come in handy, right? Or, maybe while you were shooting that incredible event, someone […]
The world we live in is three dimensional. We see in three dimensions, yet when we photograph, we see only two dimensions. In order to create images that add a third dimension, we need to add some perspective or depth. The big question is what is perspective and how do we add it? Because we […]
The landscape a photographer grows up in shapes their art. For Collin Toews, British Columbia and Alberta is this exact territory – home to the majestic Canadian Rockies. Plus, stunning glacial lakes, pine forests, and decidedly wintery weather. In this snap, he’s captured the ultimate festive scene! A train passing through The Rockies near Lake […]
Bouncing a flash is often the only viable technique to quickly expose for a photo in a fast changing scenario. Take a wedding reception, for example. Hopping from one room to another and one lighting scenario to the next, a photographer has very little time to adjust to the changing light. If you’re working with […]
Let’s wrap up our discussion of sunset photography with some tips that don’t warrant their own articles but are still valuable additions to your shooting arsenal. 1. Be Prepared Sunset times vary. The time is dependent on where you live, the time of year, and so on. The good news is there’s an app for […]
Curves and fractals are an intricate part of nature. But where you happen upon them as a photographer may surprise you. The Namib Desert is known for its “otherworldly” distinctive red, sandy dunes, which almost look like those on Mars. Around 5 million years old, we can only imagine these dunes have taken on every […]
In this video, Mark Denney discusses the use of vignetting in photography and a technique called “reverse vignetting.” Vignetting is a common technique in which the corners of an image are darkened to draw the viewer’s eye towards the center of the image. However, this technique may not work as effectively on symmetrical images or […]
