Photographing smoke is nothing new and isn’t the most difficult task to take on, but it is one that will require some amount of preparation and practice to get just right. It’s also a great exercise for strobists or those without a bunch of expensive studio lighting and, camera aside, you can buy just about […]
Author: Tiffany Mueller
Tiffany Mueller is an adventurer and photographer based in Hawaii. When she's not climbing volcanoes or swimming with sharks, you can find her writing articles and running the official blog at PhotoBlog.
Before you head out to your favorite concert hall with your intents set on shooting some pictures of your favorite band, make sure you have the proper permissions to do so. Ninety percent of all venues will require you to have proper press credentials and be on a list in order to bring in a […]
During some part of your training as a photographer, whether self taught or classically trained, you’ve probably been told to study images taken by photographers whose work you admire. You can learn a lot about your personal style this way, zeroing in on what it is exactly that makes you favor it. Discovery, after all, […]
Some people are born with the ability to be completely relaxed and act naturally during a portrait session. Unfortunately, those types are few and far between. The reality is most people need a little instruction and confidence building before they warm up to the idea of being in front of a camera. Being a portrait […]
By now you’ve undoubtedly all heard about Lomography, the beautifully imperfect world of toy cameras and film photography. Maybe you’ve tried your hand at it, shot a couple of rolls then lost interest in it, or you really enjoyed the inherent carefree qualities of lomography, but were less than impressed with your photos. Either way, here’s a handful of quick […]
While not an entirely new technology, mirrorless cameras manufacturers have been enjoying a steady rise in interest of the compact cameras among amateurs and professionals alike. Initially marketed at serious amateurs who were looking for more from their point-and-shoots, but were not interested in a DSLR, the mirrorless camera, has helped fill a gap in […]
