When I started to put this article together I knew two things were going to dominate the subject matter. Architecture and lighting / shadows. Properly photographed architecture is an art unto itself, doing so that showcases the unique aspects of a building, or portions of a building really takes your breath away. Same thing can […]
Author: Mike Panic
is a professional photographer. See his site at Mike Panic Photography.
Backlighting in photography is just what it sounds like, lighting a subject from the back. It can be used for a variety of different ways, such as a hair light for people, showing transparency with fabrics or glass or creating stunning silhouettes. Backlighting is a great way to showcase your subjects, but can lead to […]
Photography is about so much more than just shooting. Photographers are now required to be their own network administrator and IT people, managing growing storage, finding files, archiving and working on them all. I will share with you the workflow that I’ve been using for a few years starting with everything after a shoot. I’m […]
With the oldest known culture and perhaps still one of the most secret, China is an amazing place. While not always shown in a positive light in the press, China is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The 29 landscape photos here should make you want to pack your bags and go backpacking […]
Lomo cameras have always fascinated me. They are made by a Russian optics company started early in the 20th century. By defintion, the act of using a Lomo is: Lomography emphasizes casual, snapshot photography. Characteristics such as over-saturated colors, off-kilter exposure, blurring, “happy accidents,” and alternative film processing are often considered part of the “Lomographic […]
The three spots you see in the photograph below are sensor dust. Small pieces of dust, fiber or hair that are sitting on the sensor of your digital camera. The most common reason dust shows up on your sensor is from changing your lens. It’s nearly impossible to stop dust from getting in, so at […]
