Understanding light is the core theoretical skill of the photographer. The ability to manage and control what is shown in an image is a planned way and it all stems from this. Diffusing light, in many different instances, is going to be one of the bread and butter skills of most photographers – especially if […]
We have all seen those amazing shots of the night sky that show the milky way – the type that make you stop and look and maybe say “wow.” You know – ones like these: Image from Pixabay by Skeeze Image from Pixabay by Skeeze Image from Pixabay by Derwiki As photographers, these images are […]
In the digital age that we are in, almost all parents capture photographs of their children, to keep memories of them growing up and doing things even if it means just using the smartphone. If you are a photographer and a parent, then you do not run out of models to try your photographic skills […]
Guiding a viewer through your images is part of the skill in developing as a photographer and can be a huge part of getting powerful compositions. But how does a photographer “draw the eye?” Truth is there are MANY ways, but here are three basic ones that you can work on today in your photos. […]
You have probably heard the general advice in photography that you should almost always shoot in raw format. Why? Simple – raw files hold a lot more information than jpegs so you can do more with them in post-production. The problem is that when you open up a raw file, it’s often pretty drab, even […]
For many, night photography can be intimidating. The medium itself is dependent on light reaching the camera’s sensor, so venturing out into the darkness presents a slew of technical issues to overcome. Thankfully, it’s possible to overcome these hurdles with the proper equipment and camera settings that can compensate for the lack of light. Whether […]
Sunset is one of those events that one cannot become bored witnessing. Am I right? What’s more, the beauty is that no two sunsets are ever the same. Even with the vibrant and striking colors that sunsets offer, many a time photographers are disappointed by the images they capture as they do not have the colors or details that they actually […]
Don’t worry, there’s no more ‘figuring out’ to do. Photoshop can seem like a pretty overwhelming bit of software to the novice, its many options and sliders and menus make you go “arrgh!” and rush for the nearest cold shower. If you are into photography or in the field of design, you may be familiar […]
You heard right, your city shots deserve something extra, something added that’s been missing all this time. Whatever it is, it doesn’t matter. What does matter is that you’re here right now to make a change to the way you shoot stunning expanses of city skylines… Let’s Explore Cityscape Photography Cities are massive and full of power, energy and vibes […]
Landscape photography as most people think is not a “piece of cake,” it requires planning, setup and implementation. There are several factors to be considered like the right location, the right time of the day, the weather, the gear, the composition, compensating for exposures, and so on. And…it doesn’t stop there. Image from Pixabay by 12019 […]
