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Ever wonder what the difference was between adjusting the levels and adjusting the curves? Or wonder which one you should use? Or simply default to using the levels adjustment because the interface for curves seemed a bit daunting? If any of these are true for you, then take a look at the video below where […]
For Jay P. Morgan, a portrait shoot normally takes four hours, several lights, and at least two reflectors. Today, he’s aiming for one hour, one light, and one reflector—a quick and breezy outdoor shoot to give a real estate agent a new professional headshot: Though he winds up taking an hour and a half (and bringing […]
There is still a lot of debate behind the use of photo editing software and what constitutes real photography, but sometimes adding in cool effects through manipulation can really make a photograph. Photographer Mikeal Beland has had a growing interest in surrealism and incorporates that into his images. While he believes he could have created the […]
In the spirit of Halloween, Joe McNally creates an eerie photo shoot in the middle of the forest with two spooked kids and a couple of funky tree-people: The idea came from McNally’s appreciation of pop culture—specifically, the final scene of To Kill a Mockingbird: “I always remember the final scene of To Kill a Mockingbird, when Jem and Scout are coming home […]
Spirals occur everywhere around us and can be a great way to add interest to photographic composition. These 11 photos show interesting examples of spiral staircases from all around the world. Enjoy the view! How have you used spirals to add that extra touch to your photos? Give us examples—in words or photos—in the comment […]
The “Stone Soup” fable is one of sneaky cooperation. A group of hungry travellers arrive at a village with an empty pot; the stingy villagers refuse to share their food, so the travellers fill their pot with boiling water, drop in a few stones and tell curious passersby that they’re making a delicious stone soup. It just […]
It’s one thing to capture a gorgeous sunrise—it’s another to fracture it. But that’s exactly what New York–based artistic photographer Bing Wright has done, over and over again. This example is rich with vibrant colors and a terrific gradient, matching perfectly with Wright’s generally minimalist aesthetic: Wright shot this particular image on Anscochrome film. It’s part of his […]
Nadav Bagim is an Israeli photographer who loves doing macro photography; he’s in love with the world of bugs, insects, and all sorts of other life forms that creep and crawl just inches from the ground. Though the passion for these creepy crawlies was there right from his childhood, love for macro photography happened only […]
After the camera, the photographer’s most important tool is the eye. We all want to create powerful, dramatic, and impactful images. But we can’t get there without an understanding of the fundamentals of composition. Mastering Composition: A Photographer’s Guide to Seeing delves deep into what makes great compositions – written for photographers of all levels who want […]
You may have seen the “little planet” pictures that have been circulating the internet in recent years. If you’ve ever wondered exactly how they’re created, then it’s AdoramaTV to the rescue today. In this video, Gavin Hoey shows us in great detail how to take the pictures you need and mold them together in Photoshop […]
