Category Archives: Photo Techniques
Interesting Photo of the Day: Sunrise in Leavenworth
Nature is dynamic. It continuously changes colors, but the best ones are witnessed only by a few. Have a look at the following image by photographer Maciej Karcz, for instance: “Sunrise in the Enchantments” by Maciej Karcz (Via Reddit. Click … Continue reading
Add Drama to Photos with Negative Fill
Getting a correct exposure doesn’t guarantee a good image. A good image has some drama going on in it. Photographer David Bergman from Adorama demonstrates how using negative fill can help you add drama to your images: When starting out … Continue reading
Interesting Photo of the Day: Sea Foam Crash
Capturing that perfect moment when the surf hits the sand, curls up, and splashes takes a lot of patience and the ability to snap a picture at precisely the right moment. That’s what photographer, Larry Beard, has done in this … Continue reading
7 Crucial Tips for Photographing Children
Photographing children can be one of the most challenging yet beautiful aspects of photography. They won’t be still. They won’t smile. They are tired. They don’t listen. These are some of the challenges we face when we photograph children. But … Continue reading
Geyser Eruption Photography Tips
Geysir in Haukurdalur, Iceland is the home of the original geyser. The large geyser doesn’t erupt any more due to a history of soap powder and earthquakes. However, its little brother, Stokkur, does erupt regularly at intervals of around 5 … Continue reading
Color vs. Black and White Photography
When processing your photos it can be difficult to decide whether you should settle with color or black and white. Are there particular indicators to help you decide when to use either one? In this post, we will discuss the … Continue reading
How To Take Professional Quality Portrait Photography
Final reminder: only hours left to get Topaz DeNoise A.I. at 25% Off Portraiture can be one of the most satisfying forms of photography for an enthusiastic amateur. The tips below can be of use whether you are using a … Continue reading
A Guide to Understanding ISO in Photography
Learning photography is a difficult process that requires a lot of patience and practice. This photography lesson concentrates on the basics of exposure, its definition, its importance, and finally, its implementation. “High ISO – Moon” captured by ‘citylovesyou_ffm’ Light is … Continue reading
Useful Composition Tips for Aspiring Macro Photographers
When viewing images, do you notice that close-up shots evoke a feeling of intimacy more than those taken at a distance? It’s the fact that they were taken at close range to the photographer that creates this effect. Photo by … Continue reading
Quick Tips for Photographing Glass
Photographing reflective surfaces can be a nightmare, or not, depending on how you set up your lights. David Bergman demonstrates how to light glass: Avoid firing a flash straight at the wine glass. Direct Flash Direct flash results in reflections … Continue reading
Landscape Photography Elements
There are many factors that go towards creating great landscape photography. Some of the most popular and successful landscape photos usually follow a few of the elements described in this article while ignoring a others in order to create a … Continue reading
Use Depth of Field to Make Your Photo Subject the Star
We’ve discussed showing less skin and using long sleeves on our models to avoid the viewer’s eye being pulled out of the frame. Why? We want all of the viewer’s attention to be focused on our subject. We want the … Continue reading