Bokeh May Be Beautiful, But Don’t Write Off Narrow Apertures Just Yet! Here’s Why…
Published Monday, November 28th, 2016
In a world were lenses with giant apertures like f/1.2 are widely adored and declared some of the best lenses you can get your hands on, a lens’ narrow apertures often go underappreciated and, at times, even underutilized. While all the harsh criticisms a narrow aperture is subject to are not entirely unwarranted, there are […]
Read MoreHow To Shoot The Perfect Silhouette
Published Monday, November 21st, 2016
Shooting silhouettes are great exercise for photographers because it requires them to take a slightly different approach to photographing and lighting a subject. It’s also handy for teaching composition rules and helping photographers understand the impact shape and form can make on a photo when given an adequate amount of attention to detail. Not to […]
Read More20 Mind Bending Examples Of Surreal Photography To Jumpstart Your Creativity
Published Monday, November 14th, 2016
Surreal photography has been around for quite some time, with the first surreal photography exhibition dating all the way back to 1925 which featured the photography of Max Ernst, Pablo Picasso, Man Ray, and others. In modern times surrealism has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity thanks to advancements in camera technology and post processing techniques […]
Read More5 Things Photographers Can Do To Help Portrait Subjects Relax In Front Of The Camera
Published Monday, November 7th, 2016
One of the most important skills portrait photographers can have actually has little to do with their camera. When it comes down to it, having the right people skills are pretty high priority. When shooting portraits the ability to make clients feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera will greatly increase the quality […]
Read MoreHow Shooting With A Cheap Film Camera Will Actually Make You A Better Photographer
Published Sunday, October 30th, 2016
Let me start by saying I love my digital cameras. I’m not here to convince you to ditch your digitals and to embrace old technology. That would be silly. Just think of all the great things digital cameras have allowed to do, like fill the internet with an endless supply of inspiration. Not to mention […]
Read MoreEasily Eliminate Glare And Reflections On Your Portrait Subject’s Glasses
Published Monday, October 3rd, 2016
Since our portrait subjects shouldn’t have to give up their glasses to have their photo taken, knowing how to avoid capturing those those pesky glare and reflections that we see in eye glasses is a pretty important thing for a portrait photographer to know how to do. Fortunately, it’s one of those things that are […]
Read MoreThree Different Methods To Pick The Perfect Point Of Focus In Landscape Photography
Published Monday, September 26th, 2016
It’s part of the photographers job when composing the photo to make sure whoever views your photographs is “seeing” them exactly as you want them to. That means using a point of focus to draw the viewer’s eye to the subject of your image. One of the most common points of focus in landscape photography […]
Read MoreThe Secrets To Taking Great Photos In Low Light
Published Monday, September 19th, 2016
Most photographers would be overtaken by joy if they had a studio full of lighting equipment to choose from at their convenience. Can you imagine the luxury of being able to recreate any kind of lighting situation you wanted to with equipment you already have on hand? It’s true, a lot of great photos can […]
Read MoreDevelop Your Eye For The Decisive Moment
Published Monday, September 12th, 2016
Without a doubt, Henri Cartier Bresson is one of the most recognized named in photography and a true pioneer of street photography. Though Bresson no longer walks among us, his techniques and his legacy remain an integral part of any street photographers studies. One of his many contributions to photography was a term you may […]
Read MoreWhen It’s Okay For Photographers To Work For Free
Published Monday, September 5th, 2016
In general, my advice to photographers thinking about taking a gig for exposure free, is to not even consider it. In fact, I have a pretty strong opinion on why you shouldn’t work for exposure for reasons that reach beyond the individual. Whenever a photographer takes a job working for exposure, it hurts the entire industry […]
Read MoreWhy Photographers Shouldn’t Work For Exposure
Published Monday, August 29th, 2016
Maybe you’ve seen an ad posted on Craigslist. Someone is looking to “hire” a photographer to take product shots for their up and coming business that promises to be huge. You won’t be getting paid, but they’re going to get your photography in front of all the right people and basically make you as famous […]
Read More4 Common Photography Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make
Published Monday, August 22nd, 2016
No one likes to make mistakes and photographers are no exception. What’s worse, is sometimes we make them without even realizing we’re doing it. But, looking at things optimistically, each mistake we accidentally make is an opportunity to learn something new and improve our shooting skills. Keeping that in mind, here are four common mistakes […]
Read More10 Quotes That Will Change The Way You Think About Photography
Published Monday, August 15th, 2016
Everyone enjoys a good quote every once in a while, including us photographers. Here’s a handpicked list of photography related quotes that will get you thinking, give you a little perspective, and inspire you as you work to improve your own photos. 1. “When people ask me what equipment I use, I tell them my eyes.” […]
Read MoreProlong The Life Of Your Camera By Following These Cleaning & Maintenance Tips
Published Monday, August 8th, 2016
The old saying an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure could easily be applied to DSLR’s (and photography gear in general). Taking care of your equipment can not only add years to it’s life, but it’s also important to make sure a dirty and/or poorly performing camera isn’t negatively affecting your photos. […]
Read MoreHere’s Three Things You Don’t Always Need To Worry About When You’re Learning Photography
Published Monday, August 1st, 2016
As a new photographer, there’s a lot of things you can be spending your time learning, practicing, and mastering. For example, how to take a properly exposed photo in manual mode or how to creatively compose images. That being said, there’s also a lot of things you can be focusing on that won’t have such […]
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