It has been a fabulous week online in the world of photography, and Toad Hollow Photography has been very busy searching for the best links to tutorials, reviews, special features, collections, great photography and interesting blogs to share here with everyone. This week’s list contains some great posts and images, and we hope you enjoying [...]
Most photographers would agree that whenever possible getting the shot right in camera should be the goal. However, there are going to be times when this is impossible or when mistakes are made. Perhaps there is a distracting element in a scene that just can’t be avoided, or the horizon is a bit crooked in [...]
In a perfect world the weather outside would always cooperate, if not invite us to get outdoors and take photographs. Unfortunately, that’s always going to be more of a pipe dream than a reality. Since I’ve been shooting the majority of my work outdoors lately, one of the main questions people ask me is what [...]
From the moment we’re old enough to play games with other children, we’re told that cheating is bad. The same principle follows us throughout the rest of our lives, but as we grow it takes on far greater implications and applies to so many more situations than a simple schoolyard game of hide-and-seek, hopefully exhibiting [...]
As someone who travels constantly as a way a life, I often find myself passing time in airports watching as other travelers pass by and wonder where they’re going. Occasionally, I’ll see a fellow photographer loaded down with tripods and camera cases and I can’t help but smile, not just because I can relate to [...]
The Lensbaby lens systems have been around for a while now and as their use becomes more widespread, the quirky lensmaker continues to expand it’s inventory and win over the hearts of creative minded photographers all over the world. It’s no wonder why, their arsenal of gear leaves little to be desired in the eyes [...]
Nothing seems to make the Toad happier than being able to hop around the internet looking for great links to share with everyone. This week’s list of links includes tutorials, reviews, special features, collections, great photography and interesting blogs to check out. Toad Hollow Photography is happy to present this comprehensive list to you. by [...]
Things are getting busier at Light Stalking as our numbers grow. When you factor in our prolific community of photographers and writers as well as the nearly million monthly visitors that visit Light Stalking each month, it can be easy for important goings-on to slip through the cracks. Each week we summarize the best articles, [...]
A dramatic cityscape is one of the powerful images we have in photography. It can convey a sense of wonder, power and beauty, often all three together. In this article we are going to take a look at how to shoot cityscapes for best effect. The Right Time, The Right Place This well known idiom [...]
The rule of space, also known as “lead room” or even as the “rule of gaze” in some photography scenarios, isn’t as well known as other compositional rules such as the rule of thirds. However, many photographers intuitively use this rule in their photos without even realizing why. Simply stated, the rule of space involves creating negative [...]
