ShareKirlian photography, although the study of which can be traced back to the late 1700s, was officially invented in 1939 by Semyon Davidovitch Kirlian.  The Kirlian photographic process reveals visible “auras” around the objects photographed.  These photographs have been the subject of much myth and controversy over the years.  Interestingly, much of which was initially [...]

ShareIn a previous article we looked at various things that you can do with multiple exposures. One of those things was focus stacking. Focus stacking is a technique where you can create a deep depth of field by combining 3 or 4 images with different focus points. There are a number of reasons as to [...]

ShareBefore you head out to your favorite concert hall with your intents set on shooting some pictures of your favorite band, make sure you have the proper permissions to do so. Ninety percent of all venues will require you to have proper press credentials and be on a list in order to bring in a [...]

ShareA Lesson Learned Our first exposure to the Minimalist Art Movement occurred back in the early 1990′s. We were visiting a prominent modern art museum in a large Midwestern city in the United States. We had passed through an arch and entered a room which was occupied by a single large painted canvas. It was [...]

ShareThe best laid plans of mice and men, as the old adage goes, is one that can be very much applied to photography, in particular outdoor photography. With our medium, the light, being such a fickle thing, it is worth either, having and back up plan or being able to adjust your plans quickly on [...]

ShareChildren are one of people’s favourite subjects to photograph, but like any subject they present their own photographic challenges. Let’s take a look at a few ways to get the best possible results with photographing children in outdoor conditions. Why Natural Light is Best Children, like anybody, look their best when photographed outdoors in natural [...]

ShareSome people are born with the ability to be completely relaxed and act naturally during a portrait session. Unfortunately, those types are few and far between. The reality is most people need a little instruction and confidence building before they warm up to the idea of being in front of a camera. Being a portrait [...]

ShareBy now you’ve undoubtedly all heard about Lomography, the beautifully imperfect world of toy cameras and film photography. Maybe you’ve tried your hand at it, shot a couple of rolls then lost interest in it, or you really enjoyed the inherent carefree qualities of lomography, but were less than impressed with your photos. Either way, here’s a handful of quick [...]

ShareWhy Should I Use a Light Box? When photographing small to medium products, it is a good idea to use a light box.  This will allow you to have complete control over the subject’s background and lighting.  A soft background and even diffused lighting will highlight the product beautifully and has been proven to produce [...]

ShareOne of the very worst things a photographer can suffer is the loss of images from a memory card. It is a feeling that kicks you in the stomach, even if they just some quick family shots, for professionals it can literally be a disaster. There can be a number of reasons that images are [...]