Water is the force behind all life on Earth. Where there is life, you’ll find water, and where there is water, you’ll almost always find life. And in many places, water is a prominent feature of the surrounding landscape, whether it’s the ocean, a major river or lake, or something like a small stream, pond, or…
In this video we will show you a simple camera technique that will add incredible impact to action images. Panning is the technique of capturing moving subjects sharply while allowing the background and foreground to blur with motion. Watch the Video Video Details In this video we will show you a simple camera …
In this article you’ll learn some of the tips and secrets to lighting and staging a room for great interior photos. These include how to approach lighting, flash, styling, where to position yourself, and how to stay creative. Introduction This article does not deal with camera settings, but rather with the general principles to getting the perfect shot…
In today’s quick tip we’ll be exploring three types of eye contact to consider when taking a portrait, along with different situations where each may be particularly appropriate. Eye contact can make a huge difference to the impression given by your image, and is worth considering – whether it’s for a formal portrait, …
New Year’s Eve has been and gone and we’re already well into 2010. Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? If you’re like me, they’ve already been forgotten. But a New Year is a great reason for undertaking a new photography project. It’s an opportunity…
In today’s quick tip, we’ll be looking at four different ways to find yourself a photography model. From encouraging friends and family to take part, through to advertising and using the Internet to find a model. I’d also love to hear your tips on the subject! 1. Friends and Family The most …
Depending upon whether you see photography as a hobby, or work for clients, you may have differing views of when to say “no”. Much of your day may be spent agreeing to the demands of your clients, and possibly taking on projects that you’d rather let pass by. No more! Learning to say “no” is…
This photoshop tutorial will show you how to give any photo to look and feel of Lomo Photography. This tutorial is in Photoshop CS4 using a wide variety of tools.
One of the hardest questions I’m asked as a traveling photographer is, “What bag should I bring on my next trip?”. To me, this question is the same as asking, “What should I put on my feet in the morning?”. The answer depends largely on where you’re going, what you’re bringing, how you’re traveling…
Earlier this week, we posted the first part of our Guide to Working with Interior Light . It looked at exposure, contrast, and different types of interior light. Today we’re concluding this series, and will be focusing upon the methods and techniques for mixing artificial light with natural light indoors, along with ensuring you …
