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Event photography can be both incredibly fun and a very stressful form of photography. On one hand, you get to be privy to special moments and interesting people having a lot of fun. There are beautiful venues and views, often great food, and they usually pay pretty well. On the other hand, you need to […]
Also commonly referred to as the “Pale Mountains”, the Dolomites mountain range in the northeastern region of Italy enchants anyone who visits. While adventure lovers swear that skiing after a snowfall is a thrilling experience, the spot is equally popular during other seasons. The image here taken by professional landscape photographer Nicolas Alexander Otto gives […]
Unintended shadows can be really frustrating, not to mention ugly. In the video below, Mark Wallace of Adorama TV explains both the setup for getting rid of background shadows and the theory behind it: Controlling background shadows in portraiture might seem a bit tricky, especially if you don’t have a lot of different light modifiers […]
Meteor showers can produce some of the most awe-inspiring displays in the night sky. They are created when the Earth passes through dust particles left behind by a comet or asteroid. When the dust particles hit the atmosphere at great speeds, they burn up and briefly produce spectacular fireballs in the sky. You can browse […]
In the striking image below, photographer, Markus Grunau, captured the Charles Bridge under a most impressive and colorful sky as the sun began to make its appearance over Prague. The bridge, a historical landmark and main point of interest for tourists to the Czech Republic, is typically bustling with people all throughout the day. But […]
Using flash in photography is not just a matter of illuminating the subjects. When used properly, it can craft the shape of the subject, add contrast, and even set a mood to the image. It’s thus quite essential that you learn to use flash the correct way if you want to develop as a photographer. […]
There are five issues that I believe most commonly set back street photographers. While the genre can be incredibly difficult at first, reducing these mistakes will significantly help you to make your photographs both look better and be more interesting. A few of these tips are technical, a few are conceptual, and a few are […]
When it comes to long exposure photography, light trails make the image appear a whole lot more interesting. A continuous streak of light is something that we can’t see naturally. This is a strong reason why long exposure photographs appear surreal. Combine long exposure with a good sense of composition and lighting, and you’ll get […]
Maintaining a proper depth of field is crucial in portrait photography. Depending on what background you are working with, or how much of the subject you want in focus, you will need to vary your aperture accordingly. In this video, photographer Daniel Norton from Adorama demonstrates circumstances where shooting wide open is important. He also […]
Did you know that where you place the horizon within your photos can have a dramatic effect on the feeling of your images? Of course, it’s our job as photographers to take photos. However, it goes deeper than that—it is also our job tell interesting stories with each photo we capture. What do I mean? […]
