ShareWhen it comes to New York City, Manhattan gets all the attention, glamour and especially the glory. But, if you hop on the subway and leave the hustle and bustle of Times Square behind and continue east beyond the United Nations, you will discover a world rich in culture, pageantry and photographic inspiration in the [...]

ShareLight up that charcoal-filled grill, flip and sizzle some hamburgers, whip out a box of sparklers and go to your local firework display because it’s almost U.S. Independence Day. One of the biggest photographic challenges on July 4th is capturing those extravagant, sky-high visual productions starring as summer’s great fireworks celebrations. To successfully photograph such nighttime [...]

ShareBefore you can truly harness the power of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, the most essential thing you must know is how to import your digital photography files into a catalog. As mentioned in the previous tutorial, Lightroom is a modular based program where you can organize, develop, print, share and display your photography, among many other [...]

ShareAdobe Photoshop Lightroom is an essential component of any digital photographer’s toolbox. As with all post-processing software, Lightroom is a program that photographer’s can use to improve and organize their visual art. Yet, Lightroom is unique in many ways. Unlike other popular post-processing software, Lightroom is a modular program and has the advantage of non-destructive digital [...]

ShareSome might argue the point that photography is an art form.  Training your eye to see the world and translating your perspective visually takes time and patience. Yet, there’s also technique involved in creating arresting images. There are ways to quickly improve your photography and impact your creative vision. Let’s take a look at a [...]

ShareMarkets are the melting pots of culture – a foreigner’s gateway into a locale’s unfamiliar, indigenous lifestyle. These community centers allow us to peek into the daily lives of locals, enabling us to interact with the once, mysterious strangers we observed from afar. The tight, labyrinthine alleyways, the frantic hubbub, the strong pervading energy, the [...]

ShareRainforests are filled with abundant wildlife and rare flora, but they are among the trickiest environments to capture well. With the iffy weather, temperamental lighting conditions and animal camouflage, getting stunning photographs can be a challenge. So, much like the hidden wildlife you too have to adapt. Photo by Chase Guttman 1. Gear-up. When I was [...]

ShareTo watermark or not to watermark? That’s the question. The sad truth for photographers in this digital age is that when you place your photographs online, your work is automatically up for grabs. Whether it’s by dragging and dropping, screen grabs, or copying and pasting, your photos can be lifted and used without your permission. [...]

ShareWe all strive to sculpt a lasting image – a shot so powerful that it entrances viewers forcing them to have a close affinity with the photograph.  But what makes a lasting photograph? What makes a photograph truly stand out?  Is it merely a group of elements shot with skilled techniques? No, a lasting image [...]

ShareIn nearly all types of photography, controlling movement can be beneficial to telling your photographic story. Often times to tell your story most simply, you must avoid motion blur. One of the most common mistakes beginner photographers make is taking shots that are unintentionally blurry.  Essentially, there are five main reasons why your photos may not [...]