Chris Ford is a house husband and freelance writer, covering photography, music and entertainment. He is also a student of journalism at Florida A&M University. He also produces a podcast and writes comedy. You can follow him on Twitter @TopherMFord
Travel and photography could be considered a thing unto itself, kind of like macaroni and cheese or peas and carrots.
Travel has a natural allure to photographers, promising unique views of life and existence that can only be experienced — and photographed — by throwing yourself into new worlds and meeting new people.
… Continue reading Have Shutter, Will Travel: Some Considerations for Travel Photography
As we try to find inspiration in our environment that fuels our desire and imagination as artists, we each develop our own style. Sometimes, you may find yourself feeling stuck creatively.
Or you might be enthusiastic about taking photos but be unsure where to focus your energy and enthusiasm. If that’s the case, you might profit from a little history lesson.
… Continue reading 10 Inspiring Photo Documentaries Worth Your Time
If you are serious about photography, you’ll likely want to start editing your photos soon. Or maybe you’re already editing photos, perhaps on a work or school computer, and you’re ready to set up your own photo editing station at home.
Either way, the most popular photo editing options, such as Photoshop and Lightroom, while fantastic programs, might be outside your budget.
… Continue reading Magic for Nothing: The Best Free Photo Editors
For beginners, learning the ins and outs of the fundamentals can often seem daunting. Intermediate photographers might feel confident of their grasp of the photography basics, but find themselves lacking inspiration. Even seasoned photographers might occasionally find themselves stuck in a rut.
So we put together a list of tips you can use to get your shutter firing and improve your photography. If you’re a beginner, you can start at the beginning and work your way through the list. Or if you’re just looking for something to kick-start your creative engine, feel free to jump around the list.
… Continue reading Improve Your Photography in 10 Days with These 10 Tips
Micro four-thirds cameras, otherwise known as mirrorless cameras, have been around for a little while now. And during the time they’ve been on the market, the companies that make them have been steadily improving on these pint-sized wonders.
Many professional photographers in different fields are beginning to make the switch to mirrorless cameras, opting for something smaller than bulky DSLRs. And many other photographers who still need the high image quality of a pro-level DSLR are adding mirrorless cameras to their go-bags.
Of all the different types of photography, capturing images of landscapes is one of the most popular.
The compulsion to capture breathtaking images of sweeping vistas, crystal shorelines and towering mountains comes on especially strong whenever people travel to new places. You’ve probably noticed this whenever some of your friends go on vacations.
… Continue reading Landscape Photography Tips & Tricks: Getting the Big Picture
Photography has never been more accessible than it is now in the digital age. Every cell phone features a camera, and those cameras are quickly becoming more advanced.
DSLRs are becoming more affordable while offering increasingly higher quality and functionality. And the advent of mirrorless cameras are packing more photo punch into smaller and easier to use packages. So why would anyone consider using an outdated medium like film? You might be surprised.
… Continue reading A Starter’s Guide to Film Photography: What You Need to Know
It is a simple, unavoidable fact that light is necessary for photography.
Life, however, doesn’t restrict itself to times when the sun is bright and plentiful. Unless you only shoot in a controlled environment, chances are you’re going to want to takes photos when the lighting is less than ideal.
… Continue reading How to Capture Fantastic Photos in Low Light
