Whether you’re a sports fan or not, if you’re a photographer, you’ll probably find yourself taking photos of some fast-paced competitive action at some point.
If you’re used to shooting in a nice, controlled environment, like a studio, or if you’re used to street photography, where your subjects are probably walking at a normal, relatively slow pace, shooting a sporting event can be challenging.
… Continue reading One One-Thousandth of a Second: Shooting Sports and Fast Action
Sometimes one photo just isn’t enough—we know. Photo collages are gaining momentum in the social media universe, but there’s a lot of untapped potential in the art of collage making.
With tons of photo collage apps out there, you can pretty much do anything you want with a smartphone and an Internet connection.
I don’t believe that, as a photographer, it didn’t occur to me for quite some time to look to movies for inspiration and lessons I could use in my own art.
But as I’ve grown as a consumer of movies and art, I’ve learned to look more closely at the choices filmmakers have selected in order to convey information to their audiences.
… Continue reading 24 Frames Per Second: Finding Photographic Inspiration From Cinema
Shooting indoors is always a challenge unless you have a professional lighting setup with you. The light is usually low, so it’s hard to get any kind of depth of field.
Lightbulbs inside of lamps tend to glow orange, while overhead florescent lights show up on the greenish side, and aren’t very pretty. So what do you do? Let your light guide you.
… Continue reading Shooting Indoors in Ambient Light: Yoga Photo Session
Many people don’t think of photojournalism as being an artistic pursuit. In many ways, it isn’t. Documentary photography is often utilitarian in nature; the photographer’s job is to tell a story plainly, honestly and efficiently.
A person might argue that approaching this job with other intentions, such as producing great art, could potentially sully the images.
… Continue reading The Art of Photojournalism: Tell a Story with Your Image
For amateur or professional photographers who use their skill for weddings, portraits, engagement, maternity or any other popular family photography, adding “pet photography” to your business card can be an added rise in business for you. How can a family photo be complete without Fido in the picture?
Doing pet photography, or just understanding how to photograph a pet for engagement or family photos, is an art.
… Continue reading Pet Photography: 5 Simple Tips for Animal Photographers
It’s not unusual for photographers, both pro and amateur, to find themselves stuck in a creative rut. Nor is it uncommon for photographers to want to try something new. If you find yourself occupying your own rut, or if you’re just looking for some sort of new inspiration, consider trying some unconventional means.
I’m not suggesting you try invoking some ancient pagan deity to grant you mystical inspiration. But you can make some people wonder if you stumbled upon some strange circumstance and happened to have your camera with you.
… Continue reading Get Inspired: Try Adding a Little Occultish Mystery to Your Photography
ATTENTION! Your PC is blocked due at least one of the reasons specified below.
The warning is dire. You’ve been “caught” doing something illegal. Your photos and other data have been locked away from you because it’s “evidence” against you. But don’t worry, if you pay the “fine,” all will be released and you’re off the hook.
… Continue reading Your Money or Your Photographs! Ransomware and How to Survive an Online Stickup
Event photography can be a lot of fun. If you love taking photos, and you enjoy attending social events, then it would only seem natural that you’d enjoy taking photos at social gatherings, such as parties, concerts and night clubs.
There are plenty of opportunities for intrepid young photographers (and photographers of other ages, as well) to make some money documenting such events.
… Continue reading Night Life: Tips for Photographing Live Events at Night
Most young photographers are convinced that fashion photography is an impossible dream.
The glamorous international lifestyle, the huge audience, the awe-inspiring photoshoots and the high-paying checks are only some of the reasons why this sought-after profession seems inaccessible.
