Love photography?
Categories
Newest Posts
For those of us inhabiting the Northern hemisphere, there is a sense of anticipation. The dark, gloomy days of winter are receding and approaching is the season of renewal. It’s a time when we can go out with our cameras without the need for several layers of clothes, 30 lens cloths and a pair of […]
Welcome to the weekly Light Stalking photography wrap up! Next in our visual metaphors set, one of the hardest themes I’ve ever seen! Diane went all in and made the call for “abstract emotions”. Surprisingly, she used an article I wrote back in 2018 about abstract photography and how to get inspired when approaching this […]
Welcome to the weekly Light Stalking community wrap up! Next in our visual metaphors – hidden messages! A theme that has triggered some nice responses — starting with Patrick who said the following right after Diane’s call: This is another one right up my street , can’t wait to see what you guys come up […]
Back in 2021, after my father had passed away, I found his old film camera. It was a Minolta X300, exactly the same model that I had bought as my first “serious” camera. Until a few years before he died I had no idea that he had bought the same camera, and I often wondered […]
This week, Diane announced the start of a new set on “Visual Metaphors” challenge — in which she called for images reflecting the weight of time. Immediately — right after reading the theme— my mind pulled a well-seasoned memory from the depths of my mind. Early in our lives, we learn that boredom is something […]
AI Imaging is here to stay. Whichever way you feel about the advent of artificial intelligence, that horse has well and truly bolted. That of course raises concerns about the future of real photography. Will it still have relevance in an age when photos can be created by typing a few words into an app? […]
Photography is challenging, especially when it starts feeling purposeless. Thankfully, storytelling approaches offer a great deal of ease when it comes to existential or creative crises. Today, I want to share my experience about how colour temperature helps in achieving a consistent look across multiple images in a set or essay.
Last week, we went hard with colour by aiming to achieve emotion through landscape imagery. This week, we are sharing a generous batch of images our passionate community decided to post after Diane’s call on looking for singular hues in photography! Now that’s a challenge or what? Some of the criteria used to select the […]
In perspective with nature, our existence becomes meaningless for sure. So tiny we are, that even our local landscapes are vast enough for us to feel overwhelmingly small. Truly independent from ourselves, earth’s scenery is filled with great opportunities for some spectacular tripod-friendly photography. And never expect them to present to you in the most […]
Photography News
Gear Guides
If you are looking for the best photography software of 2024, then this rundown will help you out. With so many options, here’s a photographer’s take.
Here is a list of gifts for photographers that contains something for everyone.
Most hard cases are great for providing safety to your gear. The camera equipment is a big investment because of its high price and you should choose it wisely. In this article, we will cover the 11 best and most versatile camera hard cases that will keep your gear protected.
Every photographer loves reading about the craft, so we have put together what we think are the best photography magazines around at the moment.
We have done the legwork in finding the best photo printer in 2022 for your needs in this in-depth article. We have endeavored to find the things to look out for with printers and why you will want to take a look at our overall winner.
If not essential, then drones are certainly an important part of any photographer’s tool kit. The freedom afforded by aerial photography allows us to move our cameras in three planes and a significant distance from our positions, all whilst still monitoring a live feed. A camera drone can allow us to shoot both amazing stills […]
Uncover the timeless beauty of portraits through vintage lenses. Discover which old-school glass can enhance your photography. Click to find the best vintage portrait lenses!
Keep your camera lenses spotless! Discover the best lens cleaning kits for crystal-clear photography. Click for tips on choosing and using the right kit!
You have had a passing interest in photography for a while. Maybe you shoot with a smart phone and want to step up to a bigger camera. The question is, what camera? The best camera for beginners to photography does not actually exist. There are, in fact many best cameras, each has it own advantages […]
Photo Guides
Learning how to photograph the moon has long been one of the greatest joys of a photographer’s journey in learning. For centuries the moon has captivated people, given direction and provided hours of enjoyment and wonderment. Being the brightest object in the night sky, it’s something photographers of all levels can shoot, however, it does take planning and preparation to accomplish. In this article, we will look at how to photograph the moon along with some amazing moon images in the end for inspiration.
I don’t recall ever meeting anyone who claimed to not be fascinated to some degree by the night sky. There’s just something hypnotic about gazing upon objects that are billions of years old and light years away, yet so many people feel a rather close affinity with these distant bodies. Learning how to photograph the […]
A great food photograph can do a lot of things! It can make a viewer hungry, it can convince a diner to order a dish and it can sell a hell of a lot of food and recipe books. As an amateur or professional food photographer, knowing how to photograph food to get great results […]
Astronomy photography (astrophotography) is probably one of the most difficult types of photography that can be undertaken by the amateur photographer. It is also one of the most inspirational types of photography and is always immensely popular. Luckily for us, some amateur photographers still take the time to equip and train themselves and so are […]
Boudoir photography sessions have become extremely popular in the last ten years, along with maternity photo sessions. The reason behind this is possibly the fact that modern women are getting more and more confident about their bodies, no matter their shape and size. There are so many women of all ages and backgrounds who are […]
A headshot is a type of portrait photo which shows a person’s face and includes their shoulders as well. Even though photographing headshots seems pretty easy and straightforward, there are some tricks you need to know in order to make your clients truly satisfied with your work. Headshots are really important because they are usually […]
No matter what, one thing holds true for sure – wedding photography has to be extraordinary! Beautiful, emotional and in a way, magical. Here is a technical guide on how to capture those wonderful moments.
Baby photography is one of the most rewarding and, at the same time, most challenging genres of portraiture. It’s not easy to get those perfect baby shots you often see on Instagram and Pinterest – it takes a lot of time and practice. Babies are unpredictable, they grow fast, and on top of that, they […]
If you are just starting your photography journey, here is a beginners guide to photography, including some of the fundamentals, you will encounter as you take your first step.