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Bouncing flash light is one of the simplest methods you can use to take awesome photos. Pointing the flash head straight at your subject makes it appear flat, and the resulting images often end up having harsh hotspots. When you bounce the flash, you actually multiply the size of the light source and soften up […]
Landscape photography is a most rewarding pastime, but it can be far more challenging than some people imagine. It sounds so easy; visit a beautiful location, shoot a few snapshots, and come home with a work of art in your camera. After dealing with the public for over 20 years, I swear most people think […]
Every year, during the first two weeks of December, the Earth passes through the orbit of the asteroid 3200 Phaethon. The debris of the asteroid crashes into Earth’s atmosphere, giving rise to the Geminids meteor shower. Many consider the Geminids to be the most consistent meteor shower—and it surely doesn’t disappoint. At its peak, more […]
Street photography can get really confusing as far as ethics and legalities are concerned. There are a lot of questions that can come up. Is it right to take photos of anyone in a public space? Do you need release papers to publish photos? How right or wrong is it to post photos that have […]
Whether you’ve just purchased your first DSLR or have been shooting for a while and would like to start using your camera’s manual settings, you should be aware of some of the common mistakes most new photographers make when they first start out. Of course, you’ll probably learn as you go, and most photographers eventually […]
You don’t always have to walk miles and climb heights to get amazing landscape shots. Sometimes the best locations are just a few steps away—if you know where to look. Photographer Morgan Tuohy captured this image in Utah just by hopping out of his car on his way home: The image is a composite of […]
We take inspiration from many places. Every day, we come across different images; consciously or subconsciously, we take photos in a way that likely resembles the ones that inspired us. And that’s okay. When it comes to landscape photography, however, the room for creativity is somewhat limited—landscapes remain more or less the same. Unfortunately, there […]
The rise of minimalist cooking is changing the art of food photography. The following is a look at some of the techniques adopted by photographers to capture the simplicity and the spirit of this modern cuisine. Whether it is because of the recession or a genuine desire to downsize and simplify, minimalist cooking has become […]
Have you tried your hand at astrophotography? If you can find a dark night sky with stars present, try for a long exposure. You may reveal more stars that aren’t visible to the naked eye! Photographer Alexander Pulliam used his photography expertise to line up multiple exposures for this stunning image: A finished piece such […]
A major challenge with landscape photography is how we are totally at nature’s mercy. The weather, lighting and subject aren’t under our control. Rain in particular is a common factor that frequently shows up to cause trouble. Working in the rain makes everything so much more difficult; to add to the misery, we have to […]
