Have you stared longingly — and perhaps jealously — at those perfectly crafted reflection photos on Instagram or Flickr, and then failed to achieve similar results when you tried one of those shots yourself? It’s maddening, I know. Reflection photography can be slightly trickier than it would seem, not so much in terms of the […]
Author Archives: Jason D. Little
How To Use Patterns To Add New Life To Your Photography
Photographers are in constant pursuit of the perfect shot. Of course, “perfect” has a different meaning for everyone, but I believe the underlying idea here is that every photographer wants to — in one way or another — capture captivating images. There’s really no need to overthink any of this; just about everywhere you look, […]
Slow Down If You Want To Be A Better Street Photographer
When it comes to advice about best practices for street photography, it seems that there are several schools of thought that contradict one another. There are photographers who make it a point to seek permission from prospective subjects, whereas others photograph people in public spaces without feeling encumbered by the need for individual consent. Some […]
This Is How To Decide If A Photo Should Be Color Or Black And White
I know I’m not the only photographer who has been confronted by the following dilemma: should this shot be color or black and white? Some people may not appreciate the gravity of such a predicament, probably because they work exclusively with one or the other. Film photographers have a particular grasp of this due to […]
How Walking Can Make You a Better Photographer
“How do I become a better photographer?” This is a question that garners a steady flood of responses whenever it’s asked, as everyone seems to have some insight into this open ended query. From purchasing a new camera to going on vacation to enrolling in classes, you’re going to be inundated with suggestions good and […]
A Quick Look At The Philosophy Of “f8 And Be There”
I suspect that just about everyone reading this has heard the phrase “f/8 and be there” bandied about at some point, most likely in the context of photojournalism, documentary photography or street photography. Like the Sunny 16 rule, “f/8 and be there” is a ideological holdover from the film era that remains relevant in the […]
The Best Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Street Photography
What is the one thing that keeps people who want to do street photography from actually doing street photography? Is it gear? No. Street photography is perhaps the most democratic of all the genres in the sense that you don’t need any special gear — any camera will do the job. Is it location? Maybe, […]
5 Little Known Lightroom Tools That Will Make Your Photos Better
Chances are you’re using Lightroom and getting along with it just fine. But, as is the case with nearly any application, there is always some “hidden” or overlooked feature that would certainly be beneficial if only you knew it existed or knew how to use it. So whether you’re a recent Lightroom convert or adoptee just getting acclimated to a new workspace, or a longtime Lightroom user who has simply been content to use the same few tools each time you work, I will show you 5 Lightroom tools that you may want to put to use on a regular basis.
How to Improve Your Photography Through Self-Discipline
An idea that we are frequently exposed to in digital photography is that there is no cost penalty for trial and error, meaning we’re free to shoot as many frames as we want and whatever we don’t like we can simply delete and try again. It’s an unmistakably different paradigm when compared to the days […]
Six Points to Consider as You Transition to a Mirrorless System
Even with an impressive selection of bodies and lenses currently holding their own in the digital imaging space, mirrorless cameras remain for some people a curiosity; for others, using a mirrorless camera isn’t something they would ever consider. There are quite a few myths swirling around mirrorless cameras, even as they continue a slow but […]