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Life behind a camera lens is a constant journey toward improvement. Style, technique, and equipment are always in flux; photographers looking to excel in their craft must be adaptable, above all else. But, because there are so many moving parts, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s most important in the image making process. SLR Lounge offers […]
Composition is the cement that binds a photo together. Without composition your images are nothing more than a bunch of elements scattered across the frame. Photographer Marcin Lewandowski touches on some important aspects of this most critical element of photography: One of the things that you have to deal with in your photography on an […]
Pinhole photography may seem like a dying art form, but an Jip Lambermont, a solargraph enthusiast from the Netherlands, may help to inspire more photographers to give pinhole photography a try: The streaks through the sky are the path of the sun over the course of six months–the duration of the exposure required to create this […]
Most budding photographers find it extremely difficult to make the transition from shooting inside the comfort zone of their home to actually pointing a camera at a stranger out on the streets. Street photography is often about guts. Street photographer Thomas Leuthard shares 23 invaluable tips to use on your next photo walk: 1. […]
You’ve heard it said that it’s difficult to take a bad photograph in Yosemite National Park—especially in Yosemite Valley. Most park visitors create essentially identical photos from established viewpoints, but landscape photographer Phil Hawkins‘ gorgeous long exposure of the valley on a misty winter’s night is unlike anything we’ve ever seen: Hawkins has spent the last 29 years of his career […]
Just how does your camera’s auto-focusing system work? ZY Productions gives the rundown: The auto-focusing sensor is located somewhere at the bottom of your camera. When light passes through the sensor and then hits the reflex mirror in front of the sensor, most of the light is bounced up to where the pentaprism (or pentamirror, […]
Simplification and negative space are two terms that are closely related. You can’t talk about one and ignore the other. But what exactly is simplification? And how do you explain negative space? Ted Forbes shares his take on the subject: Simplification Simplification denotes reducing the elements in your composition down to a bare minimum—just what […]
Aurora borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, is a pretty incredible phenomenon that displays the real beauty of nature. The light display is especially cool if you’re a photographer (whether you’re an amateur enthusiast or a pro), as it provides a perfect scene for an excellent shot. Here, Stockholm based photographer Micael Widell shares […]
If you love taking artistic pictures, you probably use filters to help create interesting and dynamic still images. However, professional filters can be quite costly and may set you back a penny or two. But you don’t have to go that route. With a few household items and a little imagination, you can create your […]
Few things are more certain to snag a gig than a positive impact on a potential customer. Unfortunately, knowing exactly how to smooth talk a client isn’t second nature to most photographers. If you’re still learning the ropes and working to master your wedding pitch, here are a few pointers to take to heart, courtesy […]
