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Landscape photography is one of those genres of photography where everything is beyond control. You have to respect whatever nature chooses and react accordingly. This is especially true during long-exposure photography, when slight changes can cause major abberations in the final product. To give a sense of all the things that can go wrong, as […]
LAPP, or light art performance photography, is a style in which you literally paint your pictures with light. If you own a DSLR camera or even a Lomo camera, this could easily be your new favorite hobby! The crazy part is, LAPP is created with only one picture. There aren’t any Photoshop skills needed; by […]
It’s amazing how a light dusting of snow can completely transform an already beautiful scene. This serene image of the snow covered Daigo-ji temple in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto was taken by the talented Japanese photographer Azul Obscura: Daigo-ji is a UNESCO world heritage site and an important example of a Shingon Buddhist temple. The largest temple […]
A lens’s effective focal length and aperture are affected by the camera’s sensor size. So it’s essential to understand the concept of crop factor and how it affects the results of a lens. Photographer Tony Northrup shares his insight: Crop factor is basically a numerical value that you can use to convert values among different […]
A camera’s metering mode generally refers to the way the camera itself decides which is the correct exposure for a picture. A cameras metering system is the brains behind how your camera determines the shutter speed and aperture, based on lighting conditions and ISO speed. In-camera metering is standardized based on the luminance of light […]
Have you ever wondered what gear a photographer going on an Antarctic expedition would need to take with them? New Zealander John Bozinov gives us an insight into the gear he’s taking for a three-month trip to Antarctica in this stylistic photograph: Obviously, he’s taking a lot more warm clothing with him than the few […]
Who doesn’t love flowers? They’re not just beautiful to look at but are equally fantastic subjects to photograph. Their vibrant colors, interesting shapes, and striking details, all make flowers brilliant subjects to photograph. Also, the fact that you usually don’t need to look too far to find some flowers is an added bonus. So if […]
Because I lead workshops, I am often asked if a point and shoot or entry level digital camera is okay. Well, the simple answer is absolutely yes. Here is a little story to illustrate my point. Let’s say that two photographers wake up early one morning for a full day of shooting. They both want […]
Fireflies are one of the finest examples of how nature can surprise you. The little insects with lights coming off of their backs are sure to leave anyone fascinated. To take this to the next level, photographer Tim Reaves managed to take a long exposure image of fireflies in the woods of the Great Smoky […]
Golden hour has a special place in photography. If you shoot landscapes, portraits or even weddings, you all know how magical that golden touch of light really is. But seldom do we hear street photographers talking about the value of street photography during golden hours. In this video, photographer Frederik Trovatten goes out in the morning […]
